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Chopra Jonas: Padma Shri to Oscars in 2016
21 Jan
Summary
- Priyanka received India's fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri.
- She attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner and met the Obamas.
- Her American debut, Quantico, earned her a People's Choice Award.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is reminiscing about 2016, a year she describes as "everything happened all at once," marking a significant ascent in her global career.
This pivotal year included receiving the prestigious Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, an honor she noted as validation of her hard work.
Chopra Jonas also experienced a surreal moment at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, meeting President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Her American television debut with "Quantico" achieved breakout success, making her the first South Asian woman to headline a network drama and leading to a People's Choice Award.
Further cementing her international presence, she presented at the 88th Academy Awards, with her Oscars red carpet appearance becoming an iconic fashion moment.
Looking ahead, Chopra Jonas is preparing for her next releases, "The Bluff" on Amazon Prime Video and SS Rajamouli's "Varanasi."




