Happy Birthday Priyanka Chopra: 6 Times The Diva Made India Proud

Priyanka Chopra celebrates her 40th birthday today, on July 18.

Happy birthday Priyanka Chopra.

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New Delhi: Happy Birthday Priyanka Chopra! The gorgeous actress celebrates her 40th birthday today, on July 18. Priyanka Chopra needs no introduction. From winning the Miss World title to becoming one of the most popular and highest paid actresses of Bollywood to carving a niche for herself in Hollywood industry, the actress has aced it all like a pro. Many say what Priyanka has done for the representation of Asian actors in Hollywood, only a few could have achieved it.

As the diva turns a year older, let's take a look at all the moments she held her head high and made India proud:

1. When she became the first Indian woman to be on the Forbes 100 most influential cover:

Priyanka has been part of the entertainment industry for more than two decades now, and she has only gone from strength to strength! One of the most unforgettable moments from her journey so far, has to be the moment she made it to the 'Forbes 100 Most Influential People' list. She was the first ever Indian woman to make it to the list. And not just once, Priyanka was featured twice in the list.

2. When she became the first south Asian to be on the cover of Vogue US

In 2018, Priyanka became the first south Asian to feature on the cover of 'Vogue Amercia'. After being on the cover of 'Vogue India' many times, Priyanka became the first INdian woman to grace the cover of the magazine's US edition.

3. When she became the first Bollywood actress to be honoured at the Marackech Film Festival

Priyanka was honoured at Festival International Du Film De Marakech in Morocco in the year 2019. She was honoured alongside Hollywood actor Robert Redford in the award ceremony.

4. When she became the first Indian actress to be an ambassador at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Priyanka put Bollywood on the map when she became the first ever Indian actress to be chosen as an ambassador at Toronto International Film Festival. She was invited to the 45th edition of the event that was held in 2020.

5. When she became the Global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador For Child Rights

In 2016, she was announced as the Global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador For Child Rights. She was the National Ambassador for the organisation for 10 years before she joined it in the capacity of a Goodwill Ambassador.

6. When she became the first Indian actress to have won the People's Choice Award as the Best Actress on Television

Known across the globe for her effortless acting, Priyanka made her way to the top in the US when she won the 'People's Choice Awards' in the category 'favourite actress in a new TV series' to have received the honour. Priyanka won the award for her role in the US thriller 'Quantico'.

We wish Priyanka Chopra a very happy birthday!