Priyanka Chopra's salon visit amidst UK's COVID-19 lockdown provokes a furore; Josh Wood issues statement

Priyanka Chopra, Madhu Chopra (Photo courtesy/AFP)

Amid reports of Priyanka Chopra Jonas and her mother, Madhu Chopra been caught on camera in London apparently breaking the British capital's strict new COVID-19 lockdown rules issued by the UK government, celebrity hairstylist Josh Wood issued an official statement on his Twitter handle on the same.

The Daily Mail newspaper, on January 7, had revealed photographs of PC - who is currently based in London while she films her next big-screen release 'Text For You' - as she entered a hair salon in the posh Notting Hill district on Wednesday evening. According to the report, Priyanka entered the salon - owned by the celebrity hairstylist Josh Wood - just before 5 o'clock on Wednesday along with her mother Madhu, an assistant and pet dog. Half an hour later, police officers were seen arriving at the venue to ask the customers to leave the salon.

Following the incident, Josh Wood issued a statement through his salon's official Twitter page, saying, "Following government guidelines, Priyanka's hair was coloured for the purpose of the film she is currently shooting in London. The salon was opened privately and everyone involved has been tested and followed both the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sports guidelines, as well as film production regulations. The paperwork legally permitting Priyanka and Josh to be there was provided to the authorities who were satisfied by it."

Priyanka and Nick Jonas are in London while she wraps up filming for Text For You - a romantic comedy. The actress stars alongside Canadian superstar singer Celine Dion and a host of well-known UK actors. Nick is said to have a cameo in the film as well.

Edited by mid-day online desk, with inputs from ANI