Priyanka Chopra and Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan Sharma recently reunited in New York, putting an end to long-standing rumors of a rift between them.
A Sweet Reunion in New York
Priyanka Chopra recently shared a heartwarming video on her Instagram story, featuring her daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, playing with Arpita Khan Sharma’s daughter, Ayat Sharma. The clip showed the two little ones holding hands and chatting while walking around a house, instantly melting hearts online.
This adorable interaction comes years after speculation of a strained relationship between Priyanka and Salman Khan’s family, particularly after Priyanka’s sudden exit from the film Bharat in 2019.
Girls Becoming “Besties”
Priyanka captioned her video, “So good seeing you @arpitakhansharma. Our girls are such besties.” Arpita re-shared the video, adding, “It’s always so lovely meeting you and it was even lovelier spending the evening with Malti @priyankachopra.”
Arpita, along with her husband, actor Aayush Sharma, and their son Ahil, were vacationing in New York when they visited Priyanka’s home. This sweet exchange confirms that any past misunderstandings seem to be resolved.
Recalling the Bharat Controversy
The rumors of a falling out began in 2019 when Priyanka Chopra backed out of Salman Khan’s film Bharat just five days before filming was set to begin. At the time, her reason was cited as her engagement to Nick Jonas.
Salman Khan had previously mentioned that Priyanka had actively pursued a role in Bharat, reaching out to his sister Arpita and director Ali Abbas Zafar. Her sudden departure led to widespread speculation and a casting scramble for the production team.
While her engagement was given as the reason, other rumors suggested Priyanka might have prioritized Cowboy Ninja Viking, a Hollywood film opposite Chris Pratt, which was later shelved. Salman, acknowledging her decision, had publicly wished her well.
Salman’s Perspective on Priyanka’s Choice
Initially, Salman expressed surprise at Priyanka’s exit. However, a year after Bharat’s release, he spoke positively about her decision to prioritize her personal life. He called her move “gutsy,” acknowledging the immense effort it takes to build a career in both Bollywood and Hollywood.
He admired her choice to prioritize marriage, stating it was an “amazing thing” for an actress to do, especially when leaving a significant film. Despite the initial controversy, Salman had indicated his willingness to collaborate with Priyanka again in the future.
- Priyanka Chopra and Arpita Khan Sharma’s reunion signals an end to past rift rumors.
- Their daughters, Malti Marie and Ayat, were seen playing together in New York.
- The previous tension stemmed from Priyanka’s abrupt exit from Salman Khan’s film Bharat in 2019.
- Salman Khan later expressed admiration for Priyanka’s “gutsy” decision to prioritize marriage.
This recent interaction highlights a rekindled friendship, proving that some industry relationships can indeed weather the storm of professional decisions and public scrutiny.
