This post gained attention because of her long-standing admiration
Priyanka Chopra has sparked an online conversation with a sassy Instagram Story, declaring she would “rather be bold than helpless”.
The actress posted a note reading: “Better a B***h than a Bichari.”
Fans quickly noticed the artwork accompanying the post, which appeared to feature a rendering of Bollywood legend Rekha in her famous golden headgear.
To match the vibe, the remix of the song ‘Taal Se Taal’, originally from the film Taal, starring Aishwarya Rai, Anil Kapoor and Akshaye Khanna, was added alongside the post.
Priyanka Chopra is no stranger to sharing quotes and memes on her Stories. This post gained attention because of her long-standing admiration for Rekha.
However, some social media users admitted that they had misread the text.
One said: “Why did I read Bachan?”
Another wrote: “First I read Bachchan…”
A third added: “I thought it was better a Bacchan.”
Earlier in 2025, Rekha attended Priyanka’s brother’s wedding.
In 2024, Priyanka marked Rekha’s 70th birthday on Instagram, calling her an “icon” and “fabulous”, adding a red-heart emoji.
Their connection goes beyond social media.
At the 2012 IIFA Awards, Priyanka performed a tribute to Rekha with iconic numbers like ‘In Aakhon Ki Masti Ke’, ‘Salaam?e?Ishq Meri Jaan’, ‘Pyar Do Pyar Lo’ and ‘Pardesiya’.
The highlight came when Rekha joined her on stage.
Priyanka also shared screen space with the Bollywood veteran in the 2006 film Krrish. Filmmaker Suneel Darshan once said that meeting Priyanka reminded him of “a spark of Rekha’s presence”.
Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra’s acting career continues to span Hollywood and Indian cinema.
She was last seen in Heads of State, a globe?trotting buddy comedy directed by Ilya Naishuller.
She played MI6 agent Noel Bisset opposite Idris Elba and John Cena. Critics praised her as the film’s most dynamic presence, balancing action with emotional depth.
Her next Hollywood project is The Bluff, produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO Productions and directed by Frank E Flowers.
Set in the 19th?century Caribbean, the film features Priyanka as a former pirate forced to protect her family and village during a brutal attack.
She is also shooting for an upcoming Indian film directed by SS Rajamouli, co?starring Mahesh Babu, further cementing her global presence.
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