Andaz completes 20 years: Lara Dutta shares special message for Priyanka Chopra

Lara Dutta has shared a special post on completion of 20 years of Andaz. The film, which marked the Bollywood debut of Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra, was directed by Raj Kanwar. The former Miss Universe shared a set of two pictures featuring herself, Priyanka and Akshay Kumar. Expressing her gratitude towards director Raj Kanwar and producer Sunil Darshan, the actress wrote, “And just like that… 20 years gone by!!! What an incredible, exciting journey!!! Forever grateful! First of all, for the viewers and fans! To @suneeldarshan for offering me my first film and for being such a wonderful, cultured, caring person. My dearest Raj ji for being the most patient teacher.

For her co-star Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta said, “For always being the most beautiful, funniest, always for me, @akshaykumar who he is.” Lara Dutta also penned a lovely note for Priyanka Chopra. She said, “Priyanka Chopra, we will always be there for each other. Always grateful for what the Indian film industry has given me.

Responding to the post, Dia Mirza left a set of red heart emojis.

Earlier, Lara Dutta celebrated 23 years of Miss Universe victory with a set of throwback pictures. Sharing the pictures, Lara Dutta wrote, “On this day, 23 years ago! Moment engraved in our hearts forever! On May 12, 2000, the universe welcomed its first Miss Universe of the new millennium with our Miss Universe 2000, @larabhupathi. Happy Crown Anniversary, Queen! We love you.”

Future Projects of Lara Dutta:

Lara Dutta was last seen in Kaun Banega Shikharvati, which also starred Naseeruddin Shah, Dino Morea, Kritika Kamra and Soha Ali Khan. The actress will be next seen in Charlie Chopra and The Mystery of the Solang Valley. Lara’s Ishq-e-Nadan is also in the pipeline.