Actor Priyanka Chopra recently expressed her gratitude to comedian Zakir Khan following an informal lunch meeting in New York. Sharing a message on her Instagram Stories, Priyanka wrote that she was “so happy to know you,” applauding Zakir for his creativity, kindness, and humour.
Priyanka posted a picture of herself in a red shawl, writing, “Thank you for your kindness, humour and creativity. So happy to know you.” Zakir shared a photo from the lunch on his Instagram Story, captioning it, “last lunch with the queen herself,” where Priyanka was seen in an all-black ensemble paired with a grey baseball cap.
This meeting came during Priyanka’s U.S. stay after returning from India for promotional and film commitments. Recently, she was in Mumbai to inaugurate a Bvlgari store, mingling with Indian actors including Tamannaah Bhatia, Triptii Dimri, and Mrunal Thakur, with Mrunal reportedly getting emotional upon seeing her.
Zakir Khan is currently enjoying a breakthrough moment with his U.S. tour, highlighted by a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden (MSG), where he became the first Indian comedian to headline a Hindi stand-up show at the iconic venue. The performance, attended by around 6,000 people, featured a surprise appearance by Hasan Minhaj, who called it “a historic night for comedy around the world.” Zakir also video-called his parents mid-show, a moment that went viral online. The MSG show is part of a broader North American tour, including stops at major arenas like Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.
In September 2025, Zakir announced a partial break from touring to focus on his health, revealing he had been unwell for over a year but continued performing until now. He stated that upcoming tours would be limited in scale and he would not add new shows.
On the work front, Priyanka Chopra is gearing up for a high-profile collaboration with director S. S. Rajamouli, starring Mahesh Babu and Prithiviraj in a globe-trotting jungle-adventure film often referred to as ‘SSMB29’.
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