<p>After conquering the beauty pageant stage in 2000 and making a memorable Bollywood debut together in the 2003 romantic drama film <i>Andaaz</i>, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta took fans on a nostalgic trip. Two years later, the former beauty queens reunited at Wimbledon 2026, turning heads with their stunning appearance and proving their longtime friendship. Their reunion quickly became one of the most talked-about moments among the Indian fans.</p>

<h2>Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta at Wimbledon 2026</h2><p>On July 11 (Saturday), Priyanka Chopra shared a photo with Lara Dutta from the Wimbledon Championships on her Instagram story. Standing together, with Chopra wrapping an arm around Dutta, the two smiled for the camera. Chopra captioned the photo, “So good to see my girl, @larabhupathi.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read; </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-ranveer-singh-to-priyanka-chopra-bollywood-celebrities-who-made-headlines-with-famous-walkouts-1779854791636"><strong>Ranveer Singh to Priyanka Chopra: B-Town stars known for their famous walkout</strong></a></p>

Priyanka Chopra's Instagram story

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<h2>What did Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta wear at Wimbledon 2026?</h2><p>The two former beauty queens reunited at the All England Club. In keeping with Wimbledon’s iconic dress code, Priyanka Chopra wore an elegant, sleeveless white halter-neck dress with petal-inspired detailing at the neckline. Lara Dutta opted for a navy blue dress, which she paired with a flowing white shrug and a wide-brimmed white hat.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lara-dutta-s-birthday-special-a-look-at-her-journey-from-miss-universe-2000-to-bollywood-star-1776251495898"><strong>Lara Dutta’s birthday special: A look at her journey from Miss Universe 2000 to Bollywood star</strong></a></p><h2>About their Bollywood debut movie – Andaaz</h2><p>The two acclaimed lead actresses, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta, made their Bollywood debuts together in the 2003 romantic drama <i>Andaaz</i>, in which they both starred opposite Akshay Kumar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Raj Kanwar, the film portrays them as Kajal Singhania and Jiya Singhania. The narrative focuses on Raj (Akshay Kumar), who is secretly in love with his childhood friend Kajal (Dutta). When she marries a wealthy businessman named Karan, Raj eventually agrees to marry Jiya (Chopra), only to be shocked when he discovers that she is Kajal’s widowed sister-in-law.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As of 2026, Priyanka Chopra is gearing up for SS Rajamouli's grand-scale thriller, <i>Varanasi</i>. Meanwhile, Lara Dutta is set to appear in Nitesh Tiwari's mythological saga, <i>Ramayana</i>, alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and more.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta reunited at Wimbledon 2026, sending their fans on a nostalgic trip. The two highly celebrated Bollywood actresses won beauty pageants the same year and co-starred in the 2003 romantic thriller Andaaz.

After conquering the beauty pageant stage in 2000 and making a memorable Bollywood debut together in the 2003 romantic drama film Andaaz, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta took fans on a nostalgic trip. Two years later, the former beauty queens reunited at Wimbledon 2026, turning heads with their stunning appearance and proving their longtime friendship. Their reunion quickly became one of the most talked-about moments among the Indian fans.

<p>Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta reunited at Wimbledon 2026, sending their fans on a nostalgic trip. The two highly celebrated Bollywood actresses won beauty pageants the same year and co-starred in the 2003 romantic thriller Andaaz.</p>

Wimbledon 2026: Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta reunite 23 years after their Andaaz debut

Lara Dutta turns 48 on April 16. On the occasion of her birthday, take a look at her remarkable journey from winning the Miss Universe title to becoming one of Bollywood’s leading actresses.

<p>Lara Dutta turns 48 on April 16. On the occasion of her birthday, take a look at her remarkable journey from winning the Miss Universe title to becoming one of Bollywood’s leading actresses.</p>

Lara Dutta’s birthday special: A look at her journey from Miss Universe 2000 to Bollywood star

<p>Former beauty queen and Bollywood actress Lara Dutta has revealed that she and her daughter are stuck in Dubai amid the US-Iran conflict and are hoping to return to Mumbai. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Lara revealed she had travelled to Dubai for a brand-related commitment when the conflict began. The actress is married to former tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi and the couple has a daughter, Sara.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a video shared on Instagram, Lara recalled hearing explosions and seeing missiles being intercepted while she was at a studio.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Lara Dutta in Dubai&nbsp;</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the video, Lara mentioned having "stressful days." &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We have been in Dubai since the start of this Israel-Iran war, what's being termed the Israel-Iran war. UAE, Dubai has been my home now for the last three years. I have spent a considerable amount of time here. I was actually shooting on the 28th at a studio in Dubai...We started hearing the explosions overhead, ran out of the studio, and saw missiles being intercepted. It's been a few, I can't lie, stressful days. I have my daughter here with me, Mahesh was away for work, he wasn't in Dubai thankfully," she said.</p><h2>Lara reveals being nervous</h2><p>The actor also spoke about witnessing fighter jets flying overhead and hearing loud booms. "But I just want to say that we are nervous and it's been scary. Lots of fighter jets flying overhead, lots of loud booms. Though we live in a villa in a very safe neighbourhood, the windows shake, the house and the doors rattle, and it's unnerving. But I haven't felt unsafe, not even once," she added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actress expressed gratitude to the UAE government for its dedicated efforts in assisting people and ensuring their safety. “I just want to say that the UAE government has done an incredible job. I think, for every single person - I won't speak for anybody else - we felt really looked after. We felt wanted, we felt protected, regardless of our nationality or where we're from,” the actor said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We feel like we count, we matter. The UAE government, as a resident, as somebody living in this city, is making sure they do everything in their power to protect us and keep us safe. I'm amazed my gardener has been showing up every day mowing up my lawn, watering the plants," continued Lara. She also said that the delivery riders have been working.</p><h2>Lara gets emotional</h2><p>Towards the end of the video, Lara can be seen getting teary eyed. "I've so much respect and admiration for just ordinary, normal people who don't have a choice of looking at wanting to get out, who are keeping this country running. We are actually looking at flights; there aren't too many, but there are some, Etihad and Emirates. But we are looking at flights to try and get back to Mumbai. More so because I think the kids are a lot more nervous about this, we are as well as grown-ups. We keep it together for the kids. So we are looking at flights and trying to get out by some means. We will figure it out," she added.</p><h2>Lara talks about India-Pakistan conflict</h2><p>Lara also spoke about the conflict between India and Pakistan last year. She said, "I was in India when India and Pakistan went to war. We saw how well our country protected us there. It's the same here… No civilian deserves to live in fear or to be caught up in a war that is destabilising the entire region. I hope common sense will prevail. Better judgment will prevail with everybody who's making these decisions. Until then. We continue."</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Friends and colleagues react</h2><p>Friends and colleagues from the film industry commented on her post. "I'm glad you're safe, Lara, and credit where credit is due to the UAE govt," actor Richa Chadha said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Actor Sudhanshu Pandey wrote, "Lara, my dearest, you hang in there, all will be well. Stay together stay strong, this will be over soon."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/vivek-oberoi-in-dubai-writes-an-emotional-note-salutes-uae-government-and-urges-everyone-to-stay-calm-1772470588930">Vivek Oberoi, in Dubai, writes an emotional note, salutes UAE government and urges everyone to ‘stay calm’</a></p>

<p> </p><p>Earlier, actors Esha Gupta and Sonal Chauhan were stranded in the UAE and have safely returned to India. Vivek Oberoi, who is also now moved to Dubai, had shared a video urging people to stay calm and had appreciated the UAE government for its work during such a time of crisis.</p><p> </p>

Lara Dutta has revealed she and her daughter Sara are in Dubai amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict. The actress shared a video on Instagram talking of the ‘stressful days’ and hearing loud booms. 

Former beauty queen and Bollywood actress Lara Dutta has revealed that she and her daughter are stuck in Dubai amid the US-Iran conflict and are hoping to return to Mumbai. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Lara revealed she had travelled to Dubai for a brand-related commitment when the conflict began. The actress is married to former tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi and the couple has a daughter, Sara. In a video shared on Instagram, Lara recalled hearing explosions and seeing missiles being intercepted while she was at a studio. Lara Dutta in Dubai In the video, Lara mentioned having "stressful days." "We have been in Dubai since the start of this Israel-Iran war, what's being termed the Israel-Iran war. UAE, Dubai has been my home now for the last three years. I have spent a considerable amount of time here. I was actually shooting on the 28th at a studio in Dubai...We started hearing the explosions overhead, ran out of the studio, and saw missiles being intercepted. It's been a few, I can't lie, stressful days. I have my daughter here with me, Mahesh was away for work, he wasn't in Dubai thankfully," she said. Lara reveals being nervous The actor also spoke about witnessing fighter jets flying overhead and hearing loud booms. "But I just want to say that we are nervous and it's been scary. Lots of fighter jets flying overhead, lots of loud booms. Though we live in a villa in a very safe neighbourhood, the windows shake, the house and the doors rattle, and it's unnerving. But I haven't felt unsafe, not even once," she added. The actress expressed gratitude to the UAE government for its dedicated efforts in assisting people and ensuring their safety. “I just want to say that the UAE government has done an incredible job. I think, for every single person - I won't speak for anybody else - we felt really looked after. We felt wanted, we felt protected, regardless of our nationality or where we're from,” the actor said. "We feel like we count, we matter. The UAE government, as a resident, as somebody living in this city, is making sure they do everything in their power to protect us and keep us safe. I'm amazed my gardener has been showing up every day mowing up my lawn, watering the plants," continued Lara. She also said that the delivery riders have been working. Lara gets emotional Towards the end of the video, Lara can be seen getting teary eyed. "I've so much respect and admiration for just ordinary, normal people who don't have a choice of looking at wanting to get out, who are keeping this country running. We are actually looking at flights; there aren't too many, but there are some, Etihad and Emirates. But we are looking at flights to try and get back to Mumbai. More so because I think the kids are a lot more nervous about this, we are as well as grown-ups. We keep it together for the kids. So we are looking at flights and trying to get out by some means. We will figure it out," she added. Lara talks about India-Pakistan conflict Lara also spoke about the conflict between India and Pakistan last year. She said, "I was in India when India and Pakistan went to war. We saw how well our country protected us there. It's the same here… No civilian deserves to live in fear or to be caught up in a war that is destabilising the entire region. I hope common sense will prevail. Better judgment will prevail with everybody who's making these decisions. Until then. We continue."

<p>Lara Dutta has revealed she and her daughter Sara are in Dubai amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict. The actress shared a video on Instagram talking of the ‘stressful days’ and hearing loud booms.&nbsp;</p>

'Saw missiles being intercepted': Lara Dutta talks about 'stressful days' in Dubai as she and daughter look forward to return to India

<p>Sparks flew in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday as the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress traded charges over bringing petroleum products under the purview of Goods and Service Tax (GST). &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram said now that BJP is in power in 19 states, what prevents them from bringing petroleum products under GST.</p>

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<p>Responding to Chidambaram, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that they are in favour of bringing petroleum products under GST.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&#39;&#39;We are in favour of bringing petroleum products under GST. We would await consensus of the states and hope states agree to the consensus sooner or later,&#39;&#39; said&nbsp;Jaitley.</p>

<p>Since the GST came into effect, bringing petroleum products under the purview of GST has been a contentious issue with Congress accusing BJP led NDA government of dragging its feet on the matter. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid an outcry over spiralling fuel prices, state governments, including those ruled by the BJP, are opposing petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan&rsquo;s suggestion that petroleum products should be brought under the Goods and Service Tax (GST).</p>

<p>States say the move would adversely impact their revenue, which has increased by almost 50 per cent&nbsp;for most states in the past three years on account of high value-added (VAT) tax.</p>

<p>Consumers pay more than 100 per cent&nbsp;tax &ndash;central and state levies combined -- on petrol and diesel which actually cost Rs 29.53 and Rs 29.12 after refining.</p>

<p>The Centre levies excise duty of Rs 21.14 on petrol and Rs 17.33 on diesel and the states impose value-added tax that ranges between 20-47 per cent.&nbsp;</p>


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Sparks flew in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday as the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress traded charges over bringing petroleum products under the purview of Goods and Service Tax (GST). Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram said now that BJP is in power in 19 states, what prevents them from bringing petroleum products under GST. Now that BJP is in power in 19 states and at the Centre what prevents them from bringing petroleum products under GST? When will the GST Council take up this subject: P Chidambaram, Congress in Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/xWybbIjTDB — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2017 × ''Now that BJP is in power in 19 states and at the Centre what prevents them from bringing petroleum products under GST? When will the GST Council take up this subject,'' P Chidambaram said in Rajya Sabha. Responding to Chidambaram, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that they are in favour of bringing petroleum products under GST. We are in favour of bringing petroleum products under GST. We would await consensus of the states and hope states agree to the consensus sooner or later: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/jO4eZILPSq — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2017 × ''We are in favour of bringing petroleum products under GST. We would await consensus of the states and hope states agree to the consensus sooner or later,'' said Jaitley. Since the GST came into effect, bringing petroleum products under the purview of GST has been a contentious issue with Congress accusing BJP led NDA government of dragging its feet on the matter. Amid an outcry over spiralling fuel prices, state governments, including those ruled by the BJP, are opposing petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s suggestion that petroleum products should be brought under the Goods and Service Tax (GST). States say the move would adversely impact their revenue, which has increased by almost 50 per cent for most states in the past three years on account of high value-added (VAT) tax. Consumers pay more than 100 per cent tax –central and state levies combined -- on petrol and diesel which actually cost Rs 29.53 and Rs 29.12 after refining. The Centre levies excise duty of Rs 21.14 on petrol and Rs 17.33 on diesel and the states impose value-added tax that ranges between 20-47 per cent.

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