The adjective ‘flawsome’ goes with our ‘Global Icon Priyanka Chopra’. I might not be a fan of everything she does. But I appreciate that everything she does in her life is for her own good. If you want to be an achiever, she could be an inspiration for you. Her level of determination is unmatchable. She is indeed a hard worker. Her ‘never give up’ attitude fascinates me. She is no rare talent. But she knows how to channelize every skill she has. All her moves are pretty calculative. She knows when, where and how to do things. This is very important to learn if you want to achieve things in life. She does not get into every fight that comes to her. She chooses them very wisely. She knows to take a step back when it is required. It really saves her lots of time to invest in something beneficial. All these things made her what she is today, a successful lady. So, let’s celebrate the influential journey of a middle-class physician’s daughter to a millionaire mother of a little princess.

The rise of a superstar

Miss World is one such beauty pageant which is quite exceptional by itself. I always notice everyone who has been crowned Miss World so far has ‘the queen qualities’. They are not the beauty standard; instead, they are the standard for quite some beautiful qualities. As a Miss World winner, Priyanka has it all. On 30 November 2000, Priyanka was crowned Miss World 2000 and Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty—Asia & Oceania at the Millennium Dome in London. It opened so many paths of opportunities for her. She was always sincere towards what she was doing. So she grabbed all her opportunities and established herself as one of the leading actresses in Indian Cinema of her time.

Priyanka’s Ups & Downs in Bollywood

Chopra has starred in 41 Bollywood films before transitioning to American film and television. It includes some of her remarkable performances like Barfi, Fashion, Mary Kom, Dil Dhadakne Do, and The Sky Is Pink. Not only films, she established her presence in the whole Bollywood industry. It can be in award shows, brand endorsements or modelling. Priyanka has been featured 9 times on the Vogue India cover. 

She has received several awards and nominations, including two National Film Awards as Best Actress for her strong performance in film fashion and as Producer for her film Paani in the Best Film on Environment Conservation category. In 2016, the Government of India awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, for her contribution to the arts. Later on, she got herself in trouble regarding some internal issues with big Bollywood names. That gradually led to almost no work for her in Bollywood.

Arise as the ‘Global Icon’

I believe in one thing. If you are a hard worker, your hard times will bring out the solidest version of you. That is exactly what happened in Priyanka’s case. She did not waste her time in unnecessary fights. She chose the best way, moving away from where nothing was left for her. My dad always says one thing: people can take everything from you except the person you are. It is not the empire which makes somebody a queen. Actually, it’s the queen qualities that build the empire, and a queen always builds the empire wherever she goes. Chopra started from scratch in Hollywood. She gave many auditions and finally bagged a role as lead in an American thriller TV series ‘Quantico’. Her performance in the series earned a People’s Choice Award, making her the first South Asian actress to win.

From here, she never looked back. She reached many heights of success. She appeared in Hollywood films as a lead actress. She has been the brand ambassador of the international luxury fashion brand ‘Bulgari’ since 2021. Her film ‘The White Tiger’ received a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination at the 93rd Academy Awards in the same year. The emotional depth of her character in this film was critically acclaimed. Priyanka was honoured as one of the BBC 100 Women in 2022. Next, Chopra starred alongside Richard Madden in Amazon Prime Video’s action thriller series Citadel (2023), which had a huge production budget of US$300 million. It also marked the first time in her career that she received equal pay with her male co-star.

Philanthropic Works of Chopra

Miss World Beauty Pageant makes its winners do many social and organizational works. Priyanka is one of the winners who has continued doing that for so many years. Priyanka donates 10 percent of her earnings to ‘The Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education’. Through this foundation, she supports unprivileged children and women across the country in the areas of Education and Health. She has worked with UNICEF since 2006, participating in and promoting children’s rights activities.

This is a glimpse of the ‘unfinished’ journey of an inspiring lady ‘Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ and mother of baby Malti Marie Jonas. Priyanka Chopra has not only conquered the entertainment industry with her talent but has also become a powerful advocate for women’s empowerment. From breaking through industry norms to championing important causes, she exemplifies resilience and determination. 

As we celebrate Women’s Day, let Priyanka’s journey remind us to support and uplift women in their pursuit of success. Her story underscores the transformative power of determination and inspires a more inclusive and empowered future. This Women’s Day, let’s stand together in recognizing and celebrating the strength, achievements, and limitless potential of women around the world.