Priyanka Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra were appointed as ambassadors for Nirav Modi Jewels

Priyanka Chopra, who was appointed as the global ambassador of Nirav Modi jewels by its founder jeweller luxury Nirav Modi, is all set to drag the diamantaire to court for non-payment of dues, say reports. The Quantico actor has accused Modi of not paying her for the diamond ad campaign. Modi, who ventured late into the business, gained a reputation as India’s top jeweller to the Bollywood A-listers and even to Hollywood biggies including Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson who walked the red carpet in diamonds from his eponymous brand. (Also read: Priyanka named as global brand ambassador of Nirav Modi jewels!)

Priyanka Chopra sues Nirav Modi for not paying her for a diamond advertisement #NiravModiLootsIndia pic.twitter.com/b8cZpEuFaD — TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) February 15, 2018

Priyanka Chopra has allegedly cut off ties with Nirav Modi. She and her team have alleged that payment for PC's endorsement deals with the brand are still unpaid, suggest reports.

"My association with Nirav Modi is like a meeting of minds in many ways. We are both fiercely proud of our heritage and are united by the idea of bringing a modern India to the global forefront. His jewels are one of a kind and effortless, with an understated elegance," the actress had said in a statement, back in January 2017, at the time of the appointment as an ambassador. (Also read: PNB fraud: Know all about billionaire diamond jeweller Nirav Modi)

Priyanka Chopra had shot for several ad campaigns for Nirav Modi Jewels including one with Bollywood hunk Sidharth Malhotra. Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who was a brand ambassador for the diamond brand, is reportedly exploring legal options to get out of his endorsement deal. Actress Lisa Haydon was also seen as the face of the brand before Priyanka.

The news came in after India's second largest state-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) discovered a $1.77 billion (Rs 11,400 crore) fraud at a single Mumbai branch. PNB named three diamond firms who have benefitted from the fraud -- Diamonds R Us, Solar Exports, and Stellar Diamonds. It may be noted that Nirav Modi and his family members are partners in all the aforementioned companies. (Also read: PNB Fraud Case: ED raids Nirav Modi's Mumbai office)

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted multiple searches in connection with a Rs 280 crore money laundering case against billionaire jewellery designer Nirav Modi and others following a complaint by Punjab National Bank. Meanwhile the alleged scamster is said to be in Switzerland. More information on the development is awaited.