On Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ birthday, an old on-set memory has resurfaced — and it’s equal parts funny, awkward, and very human. The actor once revealed how a prank by Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt during the filming of Ra.One unexpectedly left her in tears.
A Throwback From the Ra.One Sets
Priyanka, who shared screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in films like Don, Don 2, and special appearances in Om Shanti Om, Billu, and Ra.One, spoke about the incident during an earlier appearance on a TV show.
At the time, she had just returned from the US and was scheduled to shoot a song and an action sequence with SRK and Sanjay Dutt. Things, however, didn’t go exactly as planned.
Three Hours Late — And Then Things Got Worse
Priyanka recalled that she hadn’t even completed her costume fittings before heading to the set. Designer Manish Malhotra had to check her measurements and send the outfit for last-minute alterations. By the time she was fully ready, she was three hours late.
Naturally, she panicked. She checked with director Anubhav Sinha and Shah Rukh Khan, who appeared completely unfazed and assured her everything was fine. But then came the twist.
They asked her to apologise — not to them — but to Sanjay Dutt.
“I Didn’t Want to Go… I Was Scared”
Priyanka admitted she was hesitant, saying she was genuinely scared of approaching Sanjay Dutt. Still, she was nudged into it. When she finally apologised, Sanjay Dutt responded rudely — at least on the surface.
That’s when Priyanka broke down.
What she didn’t know was that it was all part of a prank.
The Reveal — And Shah Rukh Hiding Nearby
As Priyanka tearfully stood there, Sanjay Dutt suddenly called Shah Rukh Khan — revealing the joke. Meanwhile, SRK had reportedly hidden behind someone on set, watching the entire scene play out from a distance.
Recalling the incident later with laughter, Priyanka clarified that no one was actually upset, and the shoot was completed smoothly and on schedule.
A Light Moment From a Big Film
Ra.One, released in 2011, revolved around Shah Rukh Khan’s character Shekhar, a game developer whose virtual creation spirals out of control. While the film was heavy on VFX and action, stories like these offered a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lighter moments shared by its cast.
Final Words
What started as a stressful delay turned into an unforgettable prank — one that Priyanka Chopra can now laugh about years later. It’s a reminder that even on massive film sets with big stars, moments of vulnerability, fear, and laughter often coexist.
