Indian actor Priyanka Chopra who is currently seen in Hollywood movies was honoured with Padma Shri by the government of India in 2016.
Priyanka on her social media handles revealed how the achievement of getting such a reputed award from the country made the moment more special with the support of her family members.
Priyanka shared photos of herself and her family members at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and wrote, “When I look at these pictures and think back to that day I was conferred the Padma Shri – the fourth highest civilian award in India, it brings back so many incredible memories.”
“While it was definitely a personal achievement for me, what made it so special was seeing the joy and pride it gave my family. With our military background, I can’t even explain what a honour of this stature meant to me and my family,” she added.
She even added, “My Nani (grandmother), Bade Papa (eldest uncle), my mom, brother and my masis and mami( aunts) joined me that day and they were beyond thrilled to be at the iconic Rashtrapati Bhavan (the residence of the President) for the ceremony”.
“Bade Papa came in uniform and looking at him as he stood beaming with pride, I truly understood what a moment it was for all of us. The only thing missing was my dad…even though he wasn’t physically there, I carried him with me. He was and is a big part of my journey,” she wrote.
Priyanka completed 20 years in the entertainment industry this year. She is now in UK preparing for her next movie Text for You.
By Sahana Iyer
