Actress Priyanka Chopra has decided to reflect on some cherished memories from 2016, a pivotal year in her life.
Milestones and Achievements
Priyanka recalls 2016 as a time of significant milestones. During that year, she was honored with the Padma Shri Award by then-President Pranab Mukherjee and became the UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador. This was also the year when she made her mark on the global stage.
In addition to these accolades, Priyanka was working on her Hollywood debut, “Quantico,” where she played the role of Alex Parrish. She later appeared in “Baywatch” as Victoria Leeds.
Other noteworthy achievements for PeeCee in 2016 included gracing the cover of an American magazine and receiving her first People’s Choice Award.
Firsts in Hollywood
2016 was also filled with ‘firsts’ for her:
- Her inaugural White House Correspondents’ Dinner with former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
- Attending her first Oscars
- Making her debut on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon”
Priyanka also attended the Billboard Music Awards and participated in the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Bollywood Touch
In her post, PeeCee shared stills from her Bollywood films “Dil Dhadakne Do” and “Bajirao Mastani.”
She also reminisced about personal moments from 2016, such as a vibrant Holi celebration, adopting her furry friend Angel, and the loss of her grandmother (Nani). “The one where everything happened all at once,” she captioned her post.
Reactions from Friends
Her post received enthusiastic reactions. Actress Dia Mirza commented, “Queeeeeeeen” followed by a fire emoji. Saba Pataudi added, “Gorgeous and Proud…Keep shining. Love n Duas always.”
Looking Ahead
On the work front, Priyanka is set to make a notable return to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s ambitious project “Varanasi.” She will be sharing the screen with Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran in her upcoming film.