Priyanka Chopra’s journey is truly inspiring and showcases her remarkable resilience and versatility. From winning the Miss World title at a young age to becoming a prominent actress in both Bollywood and Hollywood, she has consistently broken barriers and defied expectations.
Excitement and Anticipation
Me too, it’s gonna be incredible.” What non-work related thing are you most excited about? “Oh my God, sleeping tonight.
A Short Visit
And how long do you plan on staying in New York City for? “Just a week.
Nostalgic Drives
Okay, what’s the first thing you do when you go back to Mumbai, India? “I take the long drive home from the airport and I put the windows down and let the wind float with my hair.
73 Hours in India
If you and I were to spend 73 hours in India together, what would we be doing? “Okay, we will be eating so much, we will party so much, and then I’ll make sure I take you on a rickshaw because that’s a must.
Misconceptions About India
Can you tell me a misconception Americans have about India? “That we all have arranged marriages and that we speak a language called Indian. It’s like saying I speak American.
Misconceptions About America
Okay, can you tell me a misconception Indians have about Americans? “That all Americans are super rich and you can sue anyone here, though that might be true.
Best of America”
What is the single greatest thing about America? “That it’s the land of the free and the home of the brave and cheeseburgers.
A Message to India
What is a single thing you want to say to everybody in India at this moment? “I love you.
Broadway Recommendations
Also, at this moment, is a guy down there who wants to shout out a question. “Hey, what’s up? What Broadway show should I take my family to?” “Lion King, always Lion King.
Binge-Watching
What was the last show that you binge-watched? “The Crown.
Thrilling Adventures
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever done? “Skydiving.” What was the scariest thing you’ve ever done? “I was in Zimbabwe recently and I ate some worms. Worms, and they were fried.
Name Pronunciation
What’s the most common mispronunciation of your name? “Bianca. My name starts with a P, and it’s Chopra like Oprah, not Chopra or Chapra or whatever.
Pinch-Me Moments
Noted. What was your best pinch-me moment? “When I heard that I was on the cover of Time magazine as the 100 most influential people in the world. It’s pretty pinch-me.
Career Aspirations
Where do you hope your career takes you in 10 years? “To global domination.
Role Preparation
Would you shave your head for a role? “I would totally do that, but I think Pantene would sue me, not allowed to.
Proud Achievements
Which award are you most proud to have received? “I’ve received a Padma Shri, which is basically like getting knighted in India. The president gives it to you, and it’s pretty cool.
Miss World Memories
Where do you keep your Miss World crown? “I didn’t get to keep it because it was made of solitaires and sapphires, so they took it back. It circulates 50 years now.
Competition Memories
Do you remember your question from the 2000 competition? “Yes, I do. The question was ‘Who is the living woman you admire the most?'” Okay, what’d you say? “I said Mother Teresa, but she was dead, but I still won.” You did. “She lives on in my heart.
Current Inspirations
And how would you answer that question now? “I would say Michelle Obama. I think she’s aspirational, super cool, still at it, and at the same time just real, you know?
Pizza Preferences
Alright, what do you like on your pizza? “Pepperoni and jalapeno.
Duty-Free Essentials
What’s one thing you always buy at duty-free? “I buy shoes, lots of shoes.
Mom’s Cooking
Alright, what’s your favorite dish your mom cooks? “Okay, she’s gonna kill me, but my mom can’t cook, so scrambled eggs, boiled maybe.
Spirit Animal
What’s your spirit animal? “A phoenix because I can always rise from the ashes.
Romantic Gestures
What’s the most romantic thing a guy can do for a girl? “You know, surprise a girl, don’t do the whole chocolates and flowers thing.
Ideal First Date
Alright, what’s your ideal first date? “Fly me to an unknown destination to see the sunset.
Worst Pickup Line
What’s the worst pickup line you’ve ever heard in your entire life? “Oh my God, did you just fart because you blew me away.
Supermodel Crush
Oh my God. Who’s your supermodel crush? “Tyson Beckford.
American Accents
What’s the most American thing you could say in an American accent? “Could I have a skinny almond milk latte with no almond, no milk, please?
Boston Accent
Okay, what’s another American thing you can say in a Boston accent? “Pack the car in the yard. I’m never doing Boston again.
Favorite Hindi Mohav
Okay, favorite Hindi mohav? “Well done, joe. Jessie karni, vessi bharni.
Hindi Slang
Alright, now if I wanted to impress some friends with some Hindi slang, what would I say? “Okay, cool. Let me think, uh, Chal hat bete.
Tattoos
Do you have any tattoos? “Yeah, just one.” Okay, what does it say? “It says ‘Daddy’s little girl,’ and it’s my dad’s handwriting. I lost him four years ago.
Future Tattoos
Alright, if you got another tattoo, what would it be? “I don’t know what it would be; otherwise, I would have it by now. Probably over here, though.
Instagram Insights
Now, Priyanka, I am one of your 17 million followers on Instagram, and I wanted to know what the deal is with this photo right here. “This was me playing Holi with Jimmy Fallon, which is the festival of colors in India, where truth triumphs evil, and it’s just, you smear people with, like, the colors. It’s great.
Fun with Fans
Okay, and what’s the story with this one right here? “This is little Cindy. She is three years old, and she was obsessed with my tattoo. This is from Zimbabwe. I went for a trip with UNICEF.
Red Carpet Moments
Okay, what’s the story behind that photo? “That’s the premiere of Baywatch in Miami recently, and there were so many people, and they were shouting my name, and they were loving the premiere that I had to take a picture with them.
Dress Adventures
That’s amazing. Now, here’s a fourth photo, final one. What’s the story behind this one? “This was my epic mega dress, which I love, and I lost the train. Someone from Vogue still has it, by the way.
Meme Fame
Well, your dress at the Met Gala became a popular meme. Do you have a favorite one? “I do, a couple of them. Can we put them up here? Let’s do it. Okay, so there was a car, a cover of a car, there’s a tent, and then there’s a magical flying carpet with Jasmine and a lot of crazy stuff. It was fun; it was great. Creative prank.
Travel Essentials
Is there anything you always travel with? “Yeah, I do, actually. It’s right here.” Okay. “This is my mandir. It’s a little shrine because I like to pray every morning, so you light little incense, ring the bell, just to ward off evil and start the day in a good, positive note.
Bag Secrets
Nice. What are the things you always carry in your bag? “A girl’s bag is a big secret, but because I like you, Joe, I’ll share it.” Okay, how would you classify your style? Comfort chic.
Style Icons
And who are your style icons? “Rihanna, Rekha.” Okay, look. “Always hand cream, sunglasses, because that’s my uniform. Gum. Oh, two kinds of perfume, because I don’t like just one; I like to mix them. And my wallet. And definitely hot sauce.
Randomness of Hot Sauce
It’s random you say you always need hot sauce. “Now I heard you sing ‘Save the Best for Last’ at Miss World. What other song do you know by heart?” “I don’t know what they want from me. It’s like the more money we come across, the more problems we see.
Taylor Swift Tribute
We’re going to switch this up. Can you sing a few lines from your favorite Taylor Swift song? “Yeah, because everyone has one.” Very true. “I knew you were trouble when you walked in.
Fun and Games
The screaming goat remix part of that song. Now I heard you had a crush on Tupac Shakur. “I did.” What would you say is your favorite Tupac song? “Of all time, ‘Hail Mary.
Question for Tupac”
And if you can ask Tupac one question, what would it be? “Okay, this is serious, alright?” (Gets down on one knee) “Will you marry me? Don’t laugh; I’m being sincere!” (Laughs) “Shut up.
Baywatch Memories”
Can you do your best impression of the opening in the Baywatch theme song? “Yeah, of course, but we need space for that. Let’s do it here. Okay, ready?” (Mimics slow motion running) “It has to be a slow motion.