Priyanka Chopra is an example of what it means to be bold and beautiful, so let's take lessons from our own 'desi girl' to be independent and strong.

“When I think about being the woman I want to be, I just want to be the best version of myself. And I take every opportunity that comes my way.” – Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has proven not once, but many times, what it means to be your own person, not to be afraid, to be the best version of you. India's 'Desi Girl' has now become a global icon that every little girl who dares to dream looks up to. A self-made man and now a global superstar, Chopra is not afraid to speak his mind. She has always come across as a bold personality, a strong strong woman who doesn't need a man to buy her diamonds because she “buys her own diamonds!”

A daughter, a sister, a wife and now a mother, Priyanka does it all so effortlessly and how! Chopra's story began when she won the Miss World pageant in 2000, a momentous moment that catapulted her into the limelight. Instead of resting on her laurels, she took a bold decision to pursue a career in Bollywood. Her determination and talent soon made her one of India's most sought-after actresses, challenging traditional gender roles and breaking barriers.

Priyanka Chopra with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Mary

When Priyanka Chopra showed what it means to be a bold and strong woman

From Bareilly to Bollywood and beyond

Coming from the streets of Bareilly, she built her own ladder to become a top Bollywood actress and later launch herself in Hollywood. She rose to fame with the international web series 'Quantico'. Later, she made her debut in 'Baywatch' and that didn't stop Chopra from becoming a global star, rooted in her footsteps.

Breaking stereotypes

While talking to an international media house, Priyanka once expressed how she feels about her international appreciation. Very early on, in one of her old interviews with Variety, she noted, ” “I'm very proud of my roots, but it doesn't define me. My ethnicity does not define my opportunity, my ethnicity does not define my worth and my potential. That's what I'm going to fight for, so I hope the generation after me doesn't have to think about it, that they just get parts because they're good enough to do it, not because the color of their skin defines it. .” “We don't travel on elephants, there are no snake friends on the side of the road, everyone doesn't talk like Apu from 'The Simpsons,'” the actress told Reuters.

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Priyanka married Nick Jonas in 2018. With an age gap of 10 years, she shatters all social schemes around the age gap and love. She eventually embraced motherhood through surrogacy, once again shunning the myths and stigma surrounding it.

A global icon

From being a Padma Shri recipient, acclaimed actress, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador to being featured on Forbes 100 Most Influential Covers to being the first Indian to be the face of Bulgari – Chopra is queenly and deserves her crown. She is an outspoken champion for women's rights, gender equality and education, using her global reach to shine a light on these critical issues. Her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador has taken her to the far corners of the world, where she advocates for the rights of young girls and the importance of access to education.

A woman who speaks her mind

Priyanka Chopra has never shied away from voicing her opinion. In many talk shows, interviews, this lady has proved that she is a hard worker who does not take her work for granted. She has spoken about her challenges, shortcomings in Bollywood, issues of change and is a champion of women's rights and child rights. She shows why you shouldn't have an opinion.

Priyanka Chopra's take on feminism

In this digital world where going viral is a trend, several videos of Priyanka Chopra have become a norm where she spoke about feminism, equality in a very simple way. The actress believes, “It shouldn't be a world where women survive, it should be a world where women thrive.” Woven together in very simple terms, she explained how the lack of rights for women led to the need for feminism. Therefore humanism is not because they always had it.

A woman in the modern age

She is the image of the New Age woman who evolves with the rite of passage. She has redefined the roles of women in Indian cinema and given some of the most powerful characters and demonstrates what Power Play 101 looks like.

Priyanka Chopra has admitted that she has made her fair share of mistakes in her life. After all, to err is human. Her unwavering resilience, dedication and strength are a testament to how capable women really are.

Happy Birthday Priyanka Chopra Jonas!