Priyanka Chopra carries Indian culture and traditions with her in the West, says mother Madhu

Actress Priyanka Chopra's mother Madhu Chopra says what makes her daughter special in the West is the fact that she carries Indian culture and traditions with her. Priyanka Chopra at Oscars 2017 Red Carpet Recently Priyanka graced the red carpet of the 89th academy awards, our desi girl received rave reviews over her sizzling appearance on the red carpet and made India proud. Priyanka 's mother Madhu says she is "hoping" and "praying" to produce a film, which stars her daughter "I think Priyanka is carrying her India, her culture and traditions with her, which is what is making her so special over there (in the West). She has not become a foreigner," Madhu told IANS over phone from Mumbai. Oscars 2017: IN PICS- Bollywood beauties Priyanka Chopra & Deepika Padukone DAZZLE in BLACK at the after-party! In that sense, she feels her daughter is representative of a modern Indian woman. Our 'Desi girl' Priyanka Chopra is definitely making India proud internationally as she has not only proved to be the best fashionista at the red carpet of various events but also proudly walked out with a trophy in her hand at People’s Choice Award 2017! "The modern India is this -- who have the values and talent, and who can pick on any industry in the world. If you see, everywhere Indians are doing so well... It's just that Priyanka is more prominent, we know more about her. But everywhere we see Indians are doing remarkably beautiful," she added. Priyanka, who features in American TV show "Quantico" and has a role in upcoming Hollywood film, is often on the move due to her work commitments -- dividing her time between India and the US. PHOTOS: Priyanka Chopra looks DAZZLING in white at Oscars 2017 red carpet! Madhu, who also produces films under their home banner Purple Pebble Pictures, says she misses her daughter, and will be going to the US to visit her again in April. Madhu says she is "hoping" and "praying" to produce a film, which stars Priyanka. Talking about the mother-daughter bond, Madhu said: "I am quite a parent for her. I am more of mum. With her dad... They were friends. She takes care of me... There was a time when I was her mother, and now she's my mother." IANS