Happy Birthday Priyanka Chopra: Why the actor will forever remain our favourite Desi Girl

Priyanka Chopra celebrates her 40th birthday today. On this special occasion, here's a look at some of her recent traditional sartorial moments that prove why she will forever remain our favourite Desi Girl.

Published on Jul 18, 2022 10:52 am IST 8 Photos
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Priyanka Chopra turns 40 today, July 18. The actor made her debut in the film industry decades ago, and her illustrious journey is far from over. She has made a mark with her global presence, movie choices, and not to forget her impeccable and aspirational style. While one cannot ignore the star's career, her sartorial choices demand equal attention. And nothing grabs the eyeballs like Priyanka's jaw-dropping traditional sartorial choices. This is why, on her 40th birthday today, we decided to look back at some of her recent ethnic looks that prove why she will forever remain our favourite Desi Girl.(Instagram/@priyankachopra)

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We cannot start this piece without mentioning Priyanka's iconic wedding look crafted by ace Indian couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee. She wore a head-to-toe sindoori red lehenga set and a long veil to marry Nick Jonas at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. Additionally, her outfit had all the markers of a traditional Indian bride - bindi, sindoor, nath, maang tikka, heavy traditional jewellery and kaleera.(Instagram/@priyankachopra)

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Priyanka Chopra stole the show at the pre-Oscars bash, honouring this year's 10 South Asian Oscar nominees, in an embroidered black saree and strapless blouse from Jade By Monica and Karishma. She styled the six yards with standout jewellery pieces and bold makeup.(Instagram/@priyankachopra)

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Priyanka Chopra ringed in Diwali eve celebrations in this beauteous look created by designer Arpita Mehta. The actor served her fans with the ultimate bridesmaid look in the ensemble featuring an embellished strapless blouse, floral lehenga skirt and matching dupatta. A heavy gold choker necklace with matching earrings rounded it all off.(Instagram/@priyankachopra)

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This Diwali look speaks of Priyanka's unbeatable elegance. The star slipped into a heavily-embellished ivory lehenga set designed by Falguni Shane Peacock to host a star-studded bash at her Los Angeles home. She included Indian styling elements like the gajra and traditional jewellery to her beauteous outfit.(Instagram/@priyankachopra)

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