{"id":314485,"date":"2026-02-24T09:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/314485\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:46:08","slug":"priyanka-chopra-leaves-karl-urban-in-splits-as-she-recalls-getting-piggy-chops-as-nickname-from-abhishek-bachchan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/314485\/","title":{"rendered":"Priyanka Chopra leaves Karl Urban in splits as she recalls getting \u2018Piggy Chops\u2019 as nickname from Abhishek Bachchan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Actor Priyanka Chopra<\/a> is currently busy promoting her upcoming film The Bluff, a high-octane pirate action drama that also stars Karl Urban<\/a> in a leading role. During a promotional interaction, Priyanka opened up about the many nicknames she has acquired over the years, including the popular \u2018Piggy Chops\u2019. As she revealed the quirky nickname, Karl burst into laughter, clearly amused by the story behind it.<\/p>\n

\"CastCast members Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Karl Urban attend the world premiere of the film The Bluff in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 17, 2026. REUTERS\/Mario Anzuoni (REUTERS)Karl Urban can’t stop laughing at Priyanka Chopra’s nickname<\/p>\n

In a recent interaction<\/a> with HeyUGuys, when asked about her nickname, Priyanka revealed, \u201cI have had many. In India, we have a culture of giving people nicknames as a way of showing love. And most people in North India have a nickname. So my name is Priyanka, it has nothing to do with what my nickname sounds like; it\u2019s Mimi. I was also given this other name by a co-actor of mine many, many years ago; it\u2019s a bad one. Piggy Chops. Because I ate like a pig. I know that\u2019s horrible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Karl couldn\u2019t believe what he just heard and said, \u201cWhat? Piggy Chops? Oh my god, that\u2019s outrageous. I don\u2019t think I can ever look at you without thinking about Piggy Chops.\u201d He couldn\u2019t stop laughing at Priyanka\u2019s revelation.<\/p>\n

Who gave Priyanka Chopra the nickname \u201cPiggy Chops\u201d?<\/p>\n

Priyanka Chopra received the nickname “Piggy Chops” from her Bluffmaster! (2005) co-star Abhishek Bachchan, who teased her because she loved to eat and \u201cate like a pig\u201d. The nickname is a playful combination of her last name (Chopra) and her fondness for food. Although it became a popular media moniker, she has noted she grew tired of it over time.<\/p>\n

About Bluffmaster<\/p>\n

Helmed by Frank E. Flowers, written by Flowers and Joe Ballarini, the pirate adventure film features Priyanka Chopra, Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz C\u00f3rdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Temuera Morrison in key roles. Produced by AGBO, Cinestar Pictures, and Purple Pebble Pictures, the film is scheduled to release on Prime Video on February 25.<\/p>\n

About Priyanka Chopra\u2019s upcoming work<\/p>\n

Apart from The Bluff, Priyanka is all set to make her comeback to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli\u2019s Varanasi. The film is touted to be an action-adventure, which also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. The film also stars Prakash Raj in key roles and is currently under-production.<\/p>\n

The film is said to be made on a staggering budget of \u20b91000 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever. The film marks Priyanka\u2019s comeback to films after 8 years and is scheduled to release in theatres in April 2027.<\/p>\n