Priyanka Chopra Jonas is looking back at a pivotal moment in her career, reflecting on 2016 as a whirlwind year that solidified her status as a global icon. In a series of nostalgic social media posts, the actress highlighted a period where her professional life in both Bollywood and Hollywood reached a fever pitch, describing it as the year “everything happened all at once.”
From Padma Shri to the Oscars: Priyanka Chopra Jonas calls 2016 “the year everything happened all at once”
For Priyanka, 2016 was marked by significant recognition from the highest levels of government and the international film community. One of the standout moments she recalled was receiving the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award. The actress expressed profound pride in being honored at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, noting that the recognition felt like a validation of her years of hard work in the Indian film industry.
Her influence extended well beyond the borders of India. That same year, she was invited to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where she met then-President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Sharing memories of the evening, she noted the surreal nature of representing her country at such a prestigious American event.
The year 2016 was also the period when Priyanka’s American television debut, Quantico, became a breakout success. As the first South Asian woman to headline an American network drama, she shattered glass ceilings, eventually winning a People’s Choice Award for her performance.
Adding to her international accolades, Priyanka also served as a presenter at the 88th Academy Awards. Walking the Oscars red carpet in a white Zuhair Murad gown remains one of her most iconic fashion moments, signaling her arrival as a major player on the global stage.
Speaking of the professional front, the 43-year-old actress is currently gearing up for her next release, The Bluff. The action thriller will directly debut on Amazon Prime Video. Besides this, she has an exciting line-up, including SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu’s next, Varanasi.
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