Our “desi girl,” Priyanka Chopra, co-hosted a pre- Oscars bash to celebrate South Asian excellence in films on March 23 in Beverly Hills. Priyanka stole the limelight as she wore a stunning black saree.
The other hosts of the event were Kumail Nanjiani and Mindy Kaling, Bela Bajaria, Anjula Acharia, Maneesh K. Goya, and Shruti Ganguly.
Taking to Instagram, she wrote a heartfelt message, “What a special honour it was to co-host a pre-oscar celebration honouring this year’s 10 South Asian Oscar nominees, and the friends, family, and colleagues who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make all of this possible.
Last night gave me all the feels and filled me with so much pride for how far our community has come. The future of entertainment is looking bright”. She also wished the nominees of the 94th Academy Awards well.
In her speech, Priyanka said, “Each and every one of you is here today because you are excellent in what you do. I came ten years ago and started looking for work in America.” She also talked about her journey to Hollywood, and the presence of South Asian artists in the industry.
The event was also attended by some prominent South Asian artists such as Aziz Ansari, Lilly Singh, Jay Shetty among others.
Published By : Ankit Singh
Edited By : Khushi Thakur
