Priyanka Chopra Jonas turns 38 and is truly a Global Indian Star. On her birthday, as we look back at the 2016 cover that we did her, all it reflects is power, passion and perseverance, which has been her pillars of strength in the global entertainment world. In 2000, she won the ‘Miss World’ title at age 18. If industry experts are to be believed, the beauty pageant winner left a subtle yet solid impression and in less than 3 years, Priyanka stepped into the shoes of an actor and made her Bollywood debut in The Hero: Love Story of a Spy. Today, the National Award winner and spouse of Nick Jonas, is the top-grossing stars of Indian cinema, a global icon too. While she has broken many records for Indian actresses in terms of income to global visibility, she is truly a Global Indian Star and here’s how:
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From Barfi to Mary Kom and Don to Jai Gangaajal, her performances in Indian cinema are beyond words. Her nuanced performances in movies like Dil Dhadakne Do and Agneepath have reflected her caliber in terms of getting in the skin of the character. These movies have defined her career as a versatile actress. Which other actresses could have pulled off playing 12 totally different characters all in the same film, What’s Your Raashee?. Her breakout role came in 2008 when she played a crazed model in Madhur Bhandarkar’s 2008 film Fashion.
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In 2015, she had her own television show on a prime American network. She worked opposite Hollywood’s favorite actors like Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. Her music has added to her claim to fame. Her first single, “In My City,” made its debut in 2012 at an NFL TV spot. Could there be a better introduction to her as a musician? The song featured rapper will.i.am. Her other songs include “Exotic” feat Pitbull, a cover of “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” and she was featured in The Chainsmoker’s song “Erase.”
Taking India Global
She is rightly called the original Desi Girl. Ever since she made her debut in America as Alex Parrish on Quantico, Priyanka Chopra became a sensation. However, she has always maintained that despite her position as a global icon, she is always connected to her roots. Her being present at the various events symbolizes so much for us. In many interviews, she has talked about her love for India and her roots. In an interview with a reputed media house, she talked about her love for Indian clothes and food, especially Maa ke haath ka khaana. She had said, “When I am in India, I prefer to eat homemade food, as it makes me feel happy inside.”
Iconic Appearances
If we recollect her global presence, where none of the Indian stars have made it till date, her list is endless. Some of them that are truly memorable includes, when she attended the White House Correspondent’s Dinner, slayed at the Academy Awards, appeared at the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards and appeared at the Billboard Music Awards and when she won the People’s Choice Award for Best Actress.
Global Magazine Presence
From Times to Maxim, InStyle, and Complex and Variety to the most recent Tatler, she has been all over to mark her presence as a successful woman in the entertainment and glamour world. Her accomplishments are well-deserved but on a larger scale, they show to the world the talent and hard-work she brings from her country. When she was a teenager, Chopra studied in Newton, Massachusetts, and had to face being called a “brownie.” She claims this experience made her stronger. Today, she is proud of where she comes from, and we couldn’t be happier! Her red carpet appearances, awards, and other prestigious moments speak volumes of our country.
Fashion Icon
Obviously, Chopra’s fashion sense is impeccable — both on and off-screen. Whether it’s flawless Indian tradition wear in “Bajirao Mastani,” or stunning dresses in the aforementioned magazine shoots, she does a phenomenal job of looking beautiful. More than that, she credits her whole team with each Instagram post, including her stylist Ami Patel. Also, not to forget is her impeccable looks at red carpets that became headlines of all the leading global magazines, as and when she made an appearance.
Chopra & Charity
In 2010 Priyanka was one of several celebrities who created promotional messages for Pearls Wave Trust, which campaigns against violence and abuse of women and girls. She also appeared at the launch of a campaign called “Save Girl Child”, which aims to change the attitudes of Indians towards girls. She has worked with UNICEF since 2008, recording public-service announcements and participating in media panel discussions promoting children’s rights and the education of girls, and also participated in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. She was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights on August 10, 2010. She has made appearances in support of other charities, such as the 2005 HELP! In 2009, she shot a documentary for the organization Alert India to increase understanding of leprosy. She modeled for designer Manish Malhotra and Shaina NC’s charity fashion show to raise funds for the Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) NGO. To promote organ donation, she pledged to donate her own organs after death and was a co-keynote speaker at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Bollywood-themed 20th-anniversary celebration of its liver-transplant program in 2012.
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