DYK, Abhishek Bachchan Nicknamed Priyanka Chopra ‘Piggy Chops’; Actress Reveals The Absurd Reason Behind It

Priyanka Chopra is currently busy promoting her upcoming film, The Bluff, in which she stars alongside Karl Urban. The trailer has received positive feedback from fans, who are eagerly anticipating the film’s release. During promotions, Priyanka Chopra also opened up about the various nicknames she’s received from fans, friends, and family, including the playful moniker ‘Piggy Chops’

Abhishek Bachchan Calls Priyanka Chopra Piggy Chops

In a recent interview with HeyUGuys, Priyanka discussed her nickname collection. She revealed that one of her co-stars gave her the nickname ‘Piggy Chops’. When she explained the story behind it, Karl couldn’t contain his laughter. Priyanka shared, “In India, it’s common to give nicknames as a sign of affection. Most people in North India have one. My name is Priyanka, but my nickname is Mimi. The other nickname I was given years ago by a co-actor is ‘Piggy Chops’ — because I eat like a pig. I know, it’s horrible.”

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Karl, clearly surprised, exclaimed, “What? Piggy Chops? Oh my god, that’s outrageous! I don’t think I’ll be able to look at you the same way without thinking about Piggy Chops.” He burst into laughter.

Interestingly, it was Abhishek Bachchan who coined the nickname. He teased Priyanka because she loves to eat and “ate like a pig,” leading to the affectionate yet teasing moniker. Priyanka and Abhishek have shared the screen in films like Dostana and Bluffmaster.

About The Bluff

In The Bluff, Priyanka plays Ercell Bodden, a former pirate. Directed by Frank E. Flowers and co-written by Flowers and Joe Ballarini, the film features Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green, and Temuera Morrison. Set in the late 19th-century Caribbean, the story follows Priyanka’s character as she fights to protect her family when her past comes back to haunt her. The film is scheduled to stream on February 20.

PC’s Upcoming Projects

Priyanka was last seen in Heads of State in 2025. She will also star in Judgment Day and The Bluff, alongside a cameo in A Very Jonas Christmas Movie. Additionally, she is preparing for her return to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s Vaaranasi. It features Mahesh Babu as Rudhra and Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist, Kumbha. Priyanka plays Mandaniki in the film, set to release in theatres on April 7, 2027.

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