While her contemporaries were playing demure virgins, a 22-year-old Priyanka played Sonia Roy, a sexually aggressive married woman who accuses her business partner of rape. The romantic storyline here was twisted, dark, and dangerous. Her chemistry with Akshay Kumar was electric, not because of sweet nothings, but because of raw, manipulative power. This role set the tone: Priyanka was never going to be the "damsel in distress."
Early in her career, the romantic storyline often saw her playing second fiddle. In this Hrithik Roshan starrer, she played the "other woman"—the shy, overlooked friend who watches the hero fall for her prettier pal. It was a narrative that, ironically, mirrored the early industry rumors where she was often seen as the "outsider" trying to find a foothold.
Just when the world thought Priyanka was too ambitious, too global, and too independent to settle down, the plot twist of the decade occurred:
Priyanka then dated her co-star from the film "Singh is Kinng," Akshay Kumar, in 2008. Although the two never officially confirmed their relationship, they were spotted together on several occasions.
