/> It is touted as the biggest coming-together. A homage to the singing legend Asha Bhosle's by Priyanka Chopra to be choreographed by the inmitable Shiamak Davar.

That is the lofty plan this weekend at a Bollywood international film festival.

And Priyanka, always confident, always sure, always the one to take the initiative has been biting her nails in suspense and nervousness.

Says a source, "Priyanka has complete confidence to pull off any kind of stage performance. But this time she was flummoxed. A dance tribute to the songs of Asha Bhosle seemed like too tall an order for Priyanka. She wanted to beg off. "

Apparently when Asha Bhosle heard of the tribute that was being planned in Toronto she insisted that only Priyanka do it.

Says a source, "Other A-lister actresses including Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor and even Sonakshi Sinha were considered for a homage to Asha Bhosle.

Ashaji felt only Priyanka had the namak on her face, the chulbula sexiness to convey the sensuousness of Ashaji's throat. Moreover Priyanka is a singer herself, so she understands the nuances in Ashaji's voice and how to convey them through dance. "

So Priyanka it was. Then began the struggle to select the songs.

"So many Asha Bhosle numbers to choose from, Priyanka didn't know where to start. And once the songs were selected another level of complexity in the homage presented itself to Priyanka. How much of the original dance movements have to be incorporated into her new-age tribute to the ageless voice?" divulges the source.

Says a source, "It was a dilemma. Priyanka didn't want to fake her movements for the Asha Bhosle songs. At the same time she wanted her movements to look contemporary. Yes, it was a huge dilemma.

Finally Shiamak Davar who is choreographing the Asha Bhosle-Priyanka homage resolved the dilemma for Priyanka. He has made the movements contemporary while keeping in mind the original steps. "

In the past few weeks Priyanka has become an expert on Asha Bhosle songs and the way they've been performed on screen.

Says the source, "Lately Priyanka has watched Ashaji's songs for Helen's cabarets so many times she knows them by heart. But Shiamak doesn't want Asha Bhosle according to Helen. Shiamak wants the singer's songs to be interpreted all-new by Priyanka. "

It has been a tough two weeks of intense preparation for Priyanka.

While Priyanka maintains that the homage in Toronto is a "secret" Sabbas Joseph of Wizcraft the official organizers of the IIFA in Canada confirms, "Yes, Priyanka is doing a tribute to Ashaji. Asha Bhosle will receive an award for outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. Shiamak Davar will choreograph the tribute. "

Shiamak Davar who will be choreographing Priyanka's homage to Asha Bhosle says, "When one does a tribute to a legend like Ashaji one has to be faithful to the originals. But I love interpreting songs in my own way as always. I love Ashaji's songs. They're timeless. I've re-developed the whole era with my properties and costumes. I am sure PC (Priyanka) will do a good job. "