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Priyanka Chopra refused to wear two-piece swimsuit in Miss World, reveals mom Madhu Chopra: 'She maintained her dignity'

Priyanka Chopra cemented her place in pageant history when she became the Millennial Miss World in 2000. Now, in a recent interview, her mother Madhu Chopra revealed that Priyanka refused to wear a two-piece swimsuit at the pageant. Madhu Chopra on Priyanka Chopra's Miss World win Talking to Lehren Retro about Priyanka's participation in Miss World 2000, Madhu recalled, "The previous year, Yukta Mookhey had won so we knew the chances were low. Priyanka Chopra's career after Miss World Priyanka had finished as runner-up in Miss India 2000, losing to Lara Dutta.

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Women’s Day 2025: From Sushmita Sen to Alia Bhatt; here are top successful Indian actresses to take inspiration from

Live Mint

International Women's Day 2025 is celebrated on March 8 worldwide, cherishing the accomplishments of women across the globe. Among these are the successful Indian actresses who inspire women and prove that dreams can be achieved through perseverance and courage. Whether it’s Priyanka Chopra's global dominance, Deepika Padukone’s mental health advocacy, or Sushmita Sen’s fearless independence, these Indian actresses broke barriers …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Teen Priyanka Chopra chose dull clothes, locked up herself after getting ‘unwanted attention’ from boys in Bareilly

Hindustan Times

Priyanka Chopra's mother Madhu Chopra, in an interview with Lehren, talked about the time Priyanka was still in school and had just returned from the US to her hometown in Bareilly after a period of four years. Her accent and lifestyle attracted a lot of ‘unwanted’ attention, to a degree where a boy even tried to enter their house one …

1 month ago

Priyanka Chopra's mother recalls how Bareilly was unkind to actor in 2000, called her Miss World win ‘naari shoshan’

Hindustan Times

In 2000, Priyanka Chopra won Miss India title and later was crowned Miss World. In a new interview with Lehren TV, Madhu went on to reveal that there were issues after she won the Miss World title, as they were not met kindly when they reached their hometown Bareilly. Priyanka Chopra burnt herself with a curling iron right before the …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Priyanka Chopra's parents were convinced she'd lose at Miss World, made travel plans as 'consolation': And then she won

Hindustan Times

At the Miss World 2000 beauty pageant, Priyanka Chopra, who was then 18, was crowned the winner. In a new interview with Rodrigo Canelas for his Something Bigger Talk Show podcast, the actor's mother Madhu Chopra opened up about the time when she used to practice for the beauty pageant and praised her grit and hardwork. She is a strong …

11 months ago

Priyanka Chopra opens up on lonely, scary times in Hollywood: ‘It was a dark period’

Hindustan Times

Priyanka Chopra has always been vocal about her professional and personal challenges. Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently revealed how she dealt with loneliness in Hollywood. Priyanka Chopra recalls dark period in Hollywood While interacting with the host in Read the Room podcast, the actor admitted that rejections came as a humbling experience. I didn't bring my pride of ‘I am a …

1 year ago

Priyanka Chopra makes stylish appearance in plunging white outfit at Mumbai event; fans call her 'flawless'. Watch

Hindustan Times

Priyanka Chopra landed in Mumbai on Thursday with her and Nick Jonas' daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. Fans love Priyanka's look Priyanka Chopra, Bulgari's global brand ambassador, is in Mumbai to promote the jewellery label. Another said, “Have been waiting to see her in my city.” Priyanka Chopra at the brand's store in Jio World Plaza. Priyanka Chopra brings daughter …

1 year ago

Miss World 2024: From Priyanka Chopra to Manushi Chhillar; iconic answers that secured victory for Indian winners

Hindustan Times

The 71st Miss World pageant is ready for its grand finale and we are eager to see who will take home the crown this year. Revisiting iconic answers given by Indian Miss World winners As we root for Sini and wait for the grand finale to begin, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit the winning moments of …

1 year, 11 months ago

Madhu Chopra recalls she told Priyanka Chopra ‘apne aap ko rupaiya samjho’

Hindustan Times

Priyanka Chopra's recent comment about how she felt cornered in Bollywood has been grabbing eyeballs. In a recent interview, Priyanka's mother Dr Madhu Chopra opened up about the time when the actor had qualified for the Miss India pageant, and was unsure whether she should go ahead with it, leaving her studies. Priyanka became Miss India 2000 runner-up and Miss …

2 years, 4 months ago

Priyanka Chopra's Miss World 2000 win rigged, pageant co-participant Miss Barbados Leilani McConney claims

India TV News

Priyanka Chopra Jonas won the Miss World pageant in 2000 at age 18. However, in a video shared on YouTube, Priyanka's co-participant in the Miss World 2000 pageant, Miss Barbados Leilani McConney, claimed that the Indian actress' win was rigged and she was favoured during the competition. In a YouTube video shared on her channel, Miss Barbados Leilani McConney reacted …

2 years, 6 months ago

Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu meets Priyanka Chopra at Global Citizen Event in New York; see pic

India TV News

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu who is currently in the USA on Sunday shared a picture featuring former Miss World Priyanka Chopra Jonas on social media. A few days back, Harnaaz had also dined at Priyanka's restaurant Sona, which serves Indian cuisine in the heart of the foreign city. Harnaaz is the first Indian woman to secure the Miss …

2 years, 8 months ago

When Miss India 2022 Sini Shetty called Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra her inspiration

Hindustan Times

Miss India 2022: Sini Shetty from Karnataka won the Miss India World 2022 crown in a star-studded event last night. When Miss India Sini Shetty called Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra her inspiration According to Sini, Priyanka became her icon after listening to inspiring words from the global star during an interview. She said, "Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra, when …

2 years, 11 months ago

Priyanka Chopra's Mom Madhu Chopra Reveals She Wanted to Quit the Miss World Pageant For This Reason

News 18

Priyanka Chopra is a well-known name not only in Bollywood but also in Hollywood. Now, in an interview with ETimes Lifestyle, her mother Dr Madhu Chopra revealed that she wanted to quit the pageant at one time. “So the real good advice I gave her was, ‘work on your assets, work on what you feel is your best, so nobody …

3 years, 6 months ago

Priyanka Chopra celebrates 21 years of friendship with Lara Dutta, meets her daughter Saira. See pic

Hindustan Times

Actor Priyanka Chopra has shared a new picture from a recent meet-up with actor Lara Dutta in London. Pradeep Guha was Priyanka and Lara's mentor at the Miss India pageant. Meanwhile, Priyanka was the first runner-up at Miss India but won Miss World crown later. After their Miss Universe and Miss World wins, Priyanka and Lara starred together in Akshay …

3 years, 6 months ago

Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta celebrate 21 years of friendship, pose with daughter Saira

India Today

Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta recently met in London. PRIYANKA CHOPRA SHARES CUTE PHOTO WITH LARA AND SAIRA While Priyanka Chopra is forming new friendships in Hollywood, she loves to meet her old pals every once in a while. Recently, she met her Miss India co-contestant, Lara Dutta, and her daughter Saira in London. DIA MIRZA REACTS TO PRIYANKA AND …

3 years, 8 months ago

When Priyanka Chopra said she and Dia Mirza were 'babes' during Miss India, would call Lara Dutta 'mom'

Hindustan Times

Priyanka Chopra was a beauty queen before she entered Bollywood, and subsequently left her mark on Hollywood. On her birthday, here's a throwback to when she spoke about a feeling of competitiveness with her co-participants at pageants -- Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza. Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta, and Dia Mirza all won international pageants in the same year. In an …

3 years, 8 months ago

Reita Faria to Manushi Chillar, meet 6 women from India who bagged title of Miss World

Hindustan Times

Reita Faria to Manushi Chillar, meet 6 women from India who bagged title of Miss World Miss World is the oldest running international beauty contest which was created by Eric Morley in the United Kingdom on July 29, 1951. It is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants, along with Miss Universe, Miss Earth and Miss International.. 1 / …

3 years, 10 months ago

Priyanka Chopra or Deepika Padukone, who wore the black dress better? Mom Madhu reacts

India Today

Priyanka Chopra’s mom Madhu Chopra came out in her daughter’s support when the actress and Deepika Padukone were being compared on social media. Priyanka Chopra recently shared pictures from a photoshoot, wherein she can be seen clad in a black snug dress. One among them was Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Madhu Chopra. DEEPIKA PADUKONE ON BEING COMPARED TO PRIYANKA CHOPRA The …

3 years, 11 months ago

Priyanka Chopra wishes ‘beautiful inside out’ Lara Dutta on birthday, Dia Mirza sends love

Hindustan Times

As Lara Dutta turned 43 on Friday, she got a sweet birthday wish from Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza at the Miss India 2000 pageant. She also competed with Lara and Priyanka in the Miss India 2000 pageant and was the second runner-up. I’m still spending my birthday with exactly the same people I would be …

4 years, 1 month ago

Priyanka Chopra reminisces about winning Miss India: '20 years have gone by in the blink of eye'

Hindustan Times

Actor Priyanka Chopra was reminded of her Miss India victory from two decades ago on Saturday, as she took to Twitter to congratulate the contestants of 'this year's pageant'. Priyanka, who won Miss India and then Miss World, has since become one of the most popular Indian celebrities in the world. Thank you @feminamissindia for this wonderful reminder & for …

4 years, 1 month ago

Priyanka Chopra explains her ‘crazy tendril’ at Miss World pageant: ‘I burnt myself and the skin scabbed’

Hindustan Times

Priyanka Chopra created history when she won the coveted Miss World title in 2000. Priyanka Chopra burnt herself with a curling iron right before the Miss World 2000 pageant. When Priyanka was getting ready for the Miss World pageant, she burnt herself with a curling iron when someone accidentally ‘jostled’ her. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Priyanka reminisced …

4 years, 2 months ago

Priyanka Chopra shares pic from when she was 17. Lara and Dia say they remember the girl

India Today

Priyanka Chopra on Monday shared a major throwback picture from her modelling days on Instagram. Priyanka's Miss India co-contestants, Dia Mirza and Lara Dutta, also commented and wrote, "I remember this girl." Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza and Lara Dutta participated at Miss India contest in 2000. While Lara won the contest and eventually became Miss Universe that year, Priyanka Chopra …

4 years, 4 months ago

Priyanka Chopra Shares Emotional Post Recalling the Day She Won Padma Shri

News 18

From winning the Miss World 2000 pageant to being one of the highest-paid Bollywood actors and from being a National award-winning producer to becoming a global icon, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has many feathers in her hat. Reminiscing the day she was conferred with the Padma Shri, Chopra took to her verified Instagram account to share some pictures from the ceremony …

4 years, 4 months ago

‘Kept hands in namaste to hold dress up’: Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals how she avoided a major wardrobe malfunction at Miss World 2000

Hindustan Times

Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently revealed that she almost had a major wardrobe malfunction when she was crowned Miss World in 2000, and the extremely Desi Girl manner in which she avoided it. So uncomfortable!” Priyanka Chopra at the Miss World 2000 stage The Sky Is Pink actor also shared how she was uncomfortable with her outfit at the 2018 MET …

4 years, 4 months ago

Priyanka Chopra reveals she was holding her Miss World outfit with namaste pose after tape came off

India TV News

Global icon Priyanka Chopra is not just a stellar actress but a fashionista as well. Priyanka Chopra said, "In year 2000, I won Miss World and my dress was taped on to me. Recently, Priyanka Chopra celebrated 20 years of being crowned as Miss World. Recalling fond memories of the day, global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a video reminiscing …

4 years, 4 months ago

Priyanka Chopra reveals 2 most uncomfortable outfits she’s ever worn: ‘The tape came off, I was holding up dress with namaste pose’

Hindustan Times

Actor Priyanka Chopra always spreads magic on the red carpet with gorgeous, glamourous outfits but sometimes, things can get a little too uncomfortable under all those sequins and lace. Priyanka Chopra’s Miss World and Met Gala looks gave her a tough time. Over the years, beginning from when she was crowned Miss World in 2000 to when she made her …

4 years, 4 months ago

Priyanka Chopra's Miss World dress almost came off. A Namaste came to her rescue

India Today

Whether it is a red carpet or a set of his film, Priyanka Chopra never fails to leave a lasting impression on the people around her. PRIYANKA'S MISS WORLD OUTFIT WAS TAPED TO HER While Priyanka mesmerised the audience with her look at the Miss World competition, she recently revealed that the dress she wore at the competition was one …

4 years, 5 months ago

Priyanka Chopra’s mom reveals ‘the stupidest thing’ she said after actor’s Miss World crowning moment in 2000, watch

Hindustan Times

Priyanka Chopra has shared the intricate details of the day when she was crowned the Miss World at the age of 18. The Sky Is Pink actor has shared a video in which her mom Madhu Chopra reveals “the stupidest thing” she told her daughter after her win. Sharing the video of the crowning moment that also features Madhu’s confession, …

4 years, 8 months ago

Priyanka Chopra shares Miss India pageant video to celebrate 20 years in industry: I never expected to win

India Today

Priyanka Chopra recently completed 20 years in the entertainment industry, and the actor took a trip down the memory lane to reminisce about her journey so far. The actor chose to look back at her Miss India pageant days, from where it all began. 20 years in the entertainment business you guys, and it all started with the Femina Miss …

4 years, 10 months ago

Aishwarya Rai to Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor shares pic of 8 Miss India winners in one iconic photo

Hindustan Times

As Lara Dutta celebrates 20 years of being crowned Miss Universe, fan pages are sharing old pictures of her from her pageant days. One particularly interesting throwback picture shows Lara with all the most iconic faces of Miss India beauty pageant. The photo includes Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, Miss World Aishwarya Rai, Miss World Diana Hayden, Miss World Yukta Mookhey, …

4 years, 10 months ago

When Shah Rukh Khan asked Priyanka Chopra if she’ll marry an actor like him at Miss India pageant, this was her response

Hindustan Times

Actor and beauty queen Priyanka Chopra has always been the most confident woman in the room, even when she was just 17 years old. Priyanka stood as the first runner-up at 2000’s Miss India beauty pageant and later won the Miss World crown as well. Shah Rukh Khan asked Priyanka Chopra a question at 2000 Miss India competition. Did you …

4 years, 11 months ago

Priyanka Chopra says dad banned her from wearing tight clothes as a teenager: ‘We had a big clash of egos’

Hindustan Times

Priyanka Chopra was very close to her later father and has revealed how he was shocked to see her return home from the US as a 16-year-old “almost-woman”. Sharing a chapter from her mid-teens, the actor told Tatler magazine in a digital edition that her father asked her to refrain from wearing tight clothes and the two went on to …

4 years, 11 months ago

Priyanka Chopra defends beauty pageants, says Miss World ‘gave me a trampoline to my acting career’

Hindustan Times

Actor Priyanka Chopra, a former beauty queen, has defending beauty pageants at a time when their relevance is being reconsidered. “It’s something that I’m extremely proud of,” said the former Miss World. It gave me a sense of self, a sense of confidence to be able to stand in front of heads of state, to be able to speak in …

5 years, 1 month ago

Priyanka Chopra reminisces Miss World days, shares throwback photo with the title and crown

India TV News

Priyanka Chopra reminisces Miss World days, shares throwback photo with the title and crown Priyanka Chopra, on the work front, will next be seen sharing the screen space with Rajkummar Rao in The White Tiger. Time and again, she has made the country proud during the various occasions, be it winning the Miss World crown in 2008 or becoming the …

6 years, 6 months ago

Lara Dutta created a Miss Universe record that no one has broken yet

India Today

Eighteen years ago, Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra and Dia Mirza, together, had created history to become Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss Asia Pacific respectively, and had given India a triple victory in beauty pageant competitions. But it was Lara Dutta's Miss Universe win which had left the world astounded. That year, it was not just the triple victory that …

6 years, 8 months ago

Priyanka Chopra worked hard to lose American accent and win Miss India, Miss World

Hindustan Times

Priyanka Chopra is a woman of many talents. Oh and did we mentioned how had Priyanka had to work to win the Miss India and Miss World crowns. A post shared by Priyanka Chopra on Aug 5, 2016 at 11:57am PDT Believe it or not, Priyanka had to work really hard to get rid of the American accent she had …

6 years, 9 months ago

Book Excerpt: How Priyanka Chopra Went From Second-Best to Best

The Quint

Even more astoundingly, Priyanka chose Azharuddin over Shah Rukh, explaining that she’d go for a sportsman who’d do the country proud, so she could go home and tell him that she was as proud of him as the country was. Priyanka became Miss India World, the 1st Runner-up, in a pageant that saw everybody’s favourite, fashion model Lara Dutta walk …

7 years, 4 months ago

Video: The winning answer that earned Quantico star Priyanka Chopra the Miss World 2000 crown

India TV News

We got so nostalgic when Haryana’s pride Manushi Chillar bagged the Miss World 2017 crown. Priyanka Chopra was the last one before Manushi to earn the Miss World crown and the latter has repeated the history after nearly two decades. The country is rejoicing and so on this occasion, let’s spare few minutes and have a look at the winning …

7 years, 6 months ago

Priyanka Chopra has no time to do a Hindi film in 2017, says her mother Madhu Chopra

India Today

Her last Bollywood outing was Prakash Jha's Jai Gangaajal. While our "desi girl" Priyanka Chopra has been busy making a mark for herself in the West, fans have missed seeing her in a Bollywood film. But there's some bad news coming the way of Priyanka Chopra's fans. The actor's mother, Madhu Chopra, told Mid-Day, "Priyanka has no time this year …

8 years, 7 months ago

Down the memory lane: Priyanka Chopra’s this answer made her win Miss World 2000

India TV News

Priyanka Chopra has been one of the leading actresses of the film industry. She might be becoming one of the most talked about ladies in Hollywood, but her journey started when she won the title of ‘Miss World 2000’. During the question-answer round of the contest, Priyanka had impressed the judges with her the intelligence and smart replies which eventually …

8 years, 11 months ago

From Miss World to 'Baywatch': The meteoric rise of Priyanka Chopra

Firstpost

Here’s a look at the rise of Priyanka Chopra, from her Miss World days to presenting an Oscar With Priyanka Chopra being featured on Time Magazine’s front page, there’s only one thing on everyone’s mind: is there anything PC can’t do? ‘Fashion’ and National Award After films like Don and winning the National Award for Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion, Priyanka Chopra …

9 years, 8 months ago

How Priyanka Chopra taught us to never give up! – India TV

India TV News

New Delhi: The tinsel town allures everyone with its glamour and style. Her performance in the movie wasn't well received with critics asserting that it lacked depth and that she showed “no promise.” With unsuccessful movies like Blackmail, Karam, Yakeen and Barsaat; Priyanka Chopra failed to work wonders at the box office as well as was unable to strike a …

10 years, 2 months ago

Awkward to walk in bikini on stage: Priyanka Chopra on Miss World Pageant

Firstpost

Actress and Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra says she was lucky not to have a swimsuit round during the competition as she finds it strange to walk in bikini on stage. Mumbai: Actress and Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra says she was lucky not to have a swimsuit round during the competition as she finds it strange to walk in …

10 years, 8 months ago

Priyanka Chopra birthday special: From Miss World to Bollywood's iconic style diva (see pics)

India TV News

New Delhi: With her latest film 'Mary Kom' poster is out, Priyanka Chopra is surely seeking new heights in Bollywood. Regardless of what others in Bollwood think of her international career; she seems to be touching new heights.Priyanka Chopra aka Piggy Chops has been one of the top fashionistas in Bollywood. She is Bollywood's one of the most stylish celebs, …

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