/> What could've been a truly sticky situation for Priyanka Chopra was turned into a blessing by the actress, thanks to her quick thinking and persuasive powers.

Last week Priyanka was supposed to start shooting with Hrithik Roshan for Agneepath. But at the last moment...no make that the 'lastest' moment... Priyanka's shooting was cancelled.

Says a source, "The last thing Priyanka's choc-a-block schedules can withstand are last-minute cancellations. Priyanka is very particular about her commitments and expects the same level of commitment from others. Any cancellation puts her off.

And this was her first stint of Agneepath. She was really looking forward to starting the shoot. But what to do? She took the cancellation in her stride. "

But here's where Priyanka's enterprising spirit took over. Rather than let her unused time go to waste she immediately got hold of her Burfi director Anurag Basu and began preparation for her part of the mentally challenged girl in the film.

Says the source, "Anurag was busy with other pre-production work. And tried to beg off. But Priyanka would hear none of it. She told Anurag this sudden space in her schedule was God-sent.

She had not been able to prepare for Burfi as much as she wanted to because of her tight schedules. Priyanka would hear none of Anurag's protestations.

She just took over his time and insisted that they visit a couple of institutions for the mentally and physically challenged. She also got immersed in lengthy workshops and even convinced Ranbir Kapoor to join her. This week she and Anurag have been inseparable in giving authenticity to her character. "

While Priyanka was locked away in rehearsals till late on Friday night with her "totally fatigued" director Priyanka's business manager confirmed the cancellation of the actress' Agneepath shooting and her rigorous preparation for Burfi in the sudden space afforded thereafter.

"Yes Priyanka's shooting for Agneepath got cancelled. But it was only because the shooting with the other actors that was going on from earlier went on longer than expected. Priyanka immediately got in touch with Anurag Basu and took the time to prepare for her part. "

Like they say one producer's loss is another filmmaker's gain.