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Priyanka Chopra Exits Saif Ali Khan and Ritesh Batra’s New Film Due to Scheduling Conflicts
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News18•21-10-2026, 15:57
Priyanka Chopra Exits Saif Ali Khan and Ritesh Batra’s New Film Due to Scheduling Conflicts
- •Priyanka Chopra has reportedly stepped away from starring in Saif Ali Khan and Ritesh Batra’s upcoming period drama due to scheduling conflicts.
- •The actress was eager to join the project, but her existing professional commitments made it impossible to align the shoot dates.
- •Filming for the untitled project already began on October 21 in Mumbai, with Saif Ali Khan currently shooting his portions.
- •The makers are actively searching for a replacement for the female lead role and are expected to finalize a decision soon.
- •This film would have marked the first time Priyanka Chopra and Saif Ali Khan shared screen space.
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Priyanka Chopra stepped away from the untitled period drama due to a scheduling conflict caused by her existing professional commitments. Although the team tried to adjust the dates to accommodate her, the plans ultimately did not work out.
The film officially went on floors on October 21 with shooting underway at a museum in Byculla, Mumbai. The production is planned as a start-to-finish schedule across various locations in South Mumbai.
Ritesh Batra is recognized for directing acclaimed feature films such as The Lunchbox in 2013, The Sense of an Ending in 2017, Our Souls at Night in 2017, and Photograph in 2019.
