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Prithviraj Sukumaran, currently enjoying the success of his latest film 'L2 Empuraan', recently praised Priyanka Chopra's performance in the 2012 film 'Barfi'. He described her portrayal as one of the finest by any lead actor in Indian cinema over the past 25 years. While acknowledging Ranbir Kapoor’s exceptional performance in the film, he emphasized that Priyanka’s role deserved more recognition for the nuanced balance her character demanded.
Insights from the Interview
During an interview with Instant Bollywood, Prithviraj shared his thoughts on various topics. When asked about his potential involvement in 'SSMB 29', he refrained from confirming anything but expressed his admiration for director Rajamouli, stating, "I really hope I get to work with Rajamouli sir." On the subject of Priyanka Chopra, he praised her as a "wonderful actor."
Praise for Priyanka's Role
Highlighting his favorite performance of hers, he selected 'Barfi', calling it "one of the finest performances by any lead actor—male or female—in Indian cinema over the past 25 years." He elaborated that while Ranbir Kapoor's performance in the film was widely appreciated, Priyanka's portrayal deserved more recognition. He commended her for walking a fine line with her character, noting that even a slight misstep could have diminished its impact, but she delivered a "mind-blowing job."
About 'Barfi!'
Priyanka played the role of Jhilmil Chatterjee, an autistic woman, in the 2012 film 'Barfi!' directed by Anurag Basu. The movie also starred Ranbir Kapoor as Murphy "Barfi" Johnson, a deaf-mute young man, and Ileana D'Cruz as Shruti Ghosh Sengupta.
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