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Priyanka Chopra: Indian Stars Paved My Hollywood Way
17 Feb
Summary
- Chopra acknowledged Aishwarya Rai and Irrfan Khan's Hollywood impact.
- She believes their pioneering work opened doors for her career.
- Priyanka's new film 'The Bluff' premieres February 25 on Amazon Prime.
At the Harvard India Conference, Priyanka Chopra reflected on the profound influence of Indian artists on her Hollywood career. She specifically highlighted the contributions of Aishwarya Rai and the late Irrfan Khan as pivotal figures whose earlier successes created opportunities for subsequent generations of Indian talent in the West.
Chopra articulated that she "stands on the shoulders of amazing artists and talents that came before me." She credited Rai's iconic status in Hollywood and Khan's memorable performances in international films for enabling her own ability to "push the door open." Mindy Kaling was also cited for her significant role in creating and performing in mainstream entertainment.
Reflecting on her personal journey, Chopra shared an emotional note on Instagram about the overwhelming experience of seeing numerous individuals of Indian descent dressed traditionally at the conference. She contrasted this with her childhood when such representation was rare in the United States. Chopra's upcoming film, 'The Bluff,' directed by Frank E Flowers, is scheduled for release on Amazon Prime Video on February 25.
