Priyanka Chopra: Few of the innumerable times the ‘desi girl’ made India proud

When she won the Miss World pageant

Her very first victory was 16 years back, when she won the coveted title of Miss World 2000. This was the beginning of a smashing career in Bollywood ahead. Her global recognition paved the way for her to be known as a beauty with brains!

When she made her debut in ‘Quantico’

After establishing herself amongst one of the highest paid actresses in Bollywood, PeeCee made inroads into Hollywood and bagging her first TV series 'Quantico' was a step in the right direction. PeeCee who has a beautiful voice had already been a part of music videos in the West, but bagging 'Quantico' was definitely a big achievement considering it wasn't a minuscule part, but a full-fledged lead role. Although, many actors from India have been a part of Hollywood films and serials before, this was a huge jump as PeeCee was playing the main lead in the series which was to be aired in a prime time slot.

When she won the People’s Choice Award

Her next big achievement was winning the People's Choice Award for the favourite actress in a new TV series. And guess what? She won it twice in a row! It was an unimaginable win for PeeCee who had only hoped for a nomination alongside Hollywood personalities like Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Roberts and Lea Michele. By winning this award, PeeCee became the very first South Asian actor to bag the coveted People's Choice Awards. She had least expected her very first attempt in the form of 'Quantico' to earn her an award!

When she walked the red carpet of Oscars!

Woah! Priyanka Chopra presented an award at not only at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, but also the Oscars! She was the only Bollywood celebrity to present an award at the Oscars this year. When Priyanka walked the red carpet at the event, it was like her best avatar till date. Dressed in a white gown, Priyanka looked flawless. Yes, she was nervous but her nervousness vanished in the air when she made her smashing entry.

When she owned the Met Gala red carpet

Priyanka made a smashing entry in the Met Gala, when she wore and owned the Ralph Lauren trench coat dress. Though it attracted a lot of memes online, there is no denying the fact that PeeCee was all for the risk, keeping true to the tone of Met Gala, which is also called the Academy Awards of fashion.

When she owned the negative role in her Hollywood debut

After winning hearts on the small screen, her big screen debut wasn't far either. Yes, Priyanka soon grabbed a meatier role in the first instalment of 'Baywatch' that also featured Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Zac Effron. Though the movie did not garner much appreciation, Priyanka's role of antagonist Victoria Leeds was applauded.

Priyanka Chopra, and international star

Priyanka is all set on the path to become a Hollywood star, as she now has not one but two films in her kitty; 'A Kid Like Jake' and 'Isn't It Romantic?'. We are so proud of you Priyanka, for breaking stereotypes and making a name for yourself sans any Godfather, both in Bollywood and Hollywood. Keep rocking!