Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Madhu, recalled the actor’s refusal to wear a bikini during her participation in Miss World.
In the year 2000, Priyanka Chopra secured the prestigious Millennial Miss World title, etching her name into the annals of pageant history. The model-turned-actor won the crown at the age of 18 and went on to have a successful film career. In a recent interview, her mother, Madhu Chopra, disclosed that Priyanka declined to wear a two-piece bikini to the contest.
Madhu Chopra on Priyanka Chopra’s Miss World victory.
In a recent interview, Madhu Chopra commented on her daughter Priyanka Chopra’s experience at the Miss World 2000 competition. Despite India’s recent victory over Yukta Mookhey in 1999, which decreased expectations, Priyanka stayed motivated. Notably, during the swimwear portion, Priyanka declined to wear a two-piece bikini, instead opting for more comfortable clothes. The organizers supported this decision, which demonstrated her expertise and devotion to retaining her dignity.
Priyanka Chopra’s Career After Miss World
Priyanka finished second place in Miss India 2000, losing to Lara Dutta. She represented India at Miss World that year and won the title. Two years later, she made her film debut with Thamizhan, followed by her Bollywood debut with The Hero. She eventually became one of the most successful and highest-paid female Indian actors of all time.
There are speculations that the actor might appear in SS Rajamouli’s next film, sharing the screen with Mahesh Babu. However, there has been no official announcement of this. Priyanka was recently in India and spent a significant amount of time in Hyderabad, fueling suspicions even further.
