MID-DAY (December 24, 2016)

In India on a short break, Priyanka Chopra has hardly found time to chill with friends since she touched down in the city on Sunday night. The actress has been hopping from one event to another across Mumbai for award shows, chat show appearances, brand commitments and what not.

Last night, however, PeeCee took a break from her busy schedule to meet with some industry buddies at an intimate dinner hosted by TV and film producer Shrishti Behl Arya. “It was like a homecoming bash for Priyanka. It started post 10pm with only 30-35 people in attendance,” informs a source present at the party.

Among the first to arrive were filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Tarun Mansukhani, Shaad Ali and Kabir Khan. Srishti’s brother, producer Goldie Behl also came in with actress-wife Sonali Bendre. “The menu had a mix of Indian and Continental dishes. But, food was secondary. The guests were engrossed in deep conversation with Priyanka. It was a night to just kick back and chill with her industry pals and colleagues,” adds the source.