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Filmmaker Prakash Jha was annoyed when asked about the "unsatisfactory" promotions of
Jai Gangaajal, due to the "absence" of the lead star, Priyanka Chopra.
Mr Jha held a special screening of his film for some cops, considering Priyanka's role in the film. While interacting with the press at the event, a journalist asked, "The film has not done the kind of promotions it should have, so are you nervous, with the release of the film approaching?" (Also Read:
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Priyanka being busy with her international assignments, Mr Jha and the other cast members held interviews with journalists, and even launched a couple of songs. Perhaps that is the reason Mr Jha was irked and replied, "Who told you promotions haven't been done?"
When the journalist spoke about the absence of lead star Priyanka Chopra for the promotions, Mr Jha said, "So say that Priyanka Chopra hasn't come. But we have done promotions."
When some media persons requested him to look into the camera, he said, "Ask the questions properly, only then I will look there. I haven't come here to defend it."
Except for the trailer launch of
Jai Gangaajal, Priyanka was not seen for any of the events related to the film. She is currently in the US, shooting for the second season of her show,
Quantico and her Hollywood debut,
Baywatch. (Also Read:
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But the last time Mr Jha was asked about Priyanka's absence, he had emphasised that she was promoting the film through Skype, with some publications.
Jai Gangaajal released today.