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Priyanka Chopra Jonas on body shaming, social media and pay parity – BBC World Service

Priyanka Chopra Jonas never dreamt of becoming famous – but then she won the 2000 Miss World pageant which provided a “small-town girl” with a springboard for an international career.

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In an interview with BBC 100 Women’s Yogita Limaye, the Indian actress and producer speaks about body shaming, pay parity and the pressure social media can bring.

She says she was getting paid 10% of her male co-actor’s salary while starring in Bollywood movies, and it’s been only during her most recent acting engagements in Hollywood that she has seen the gender pay gap closing for her.

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Reported by Yogita Limaye and filmed by Vishnu Vardhan and Debalin Ray.
Produced by Georgina Pearce, Aakriti Thapar and Jo Adnitt.
BBC 100 Women senior producers: Valeria Perasso and Georgina Pearce.
BBC 100 Women editor: Claire Williams.

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  1. It is she who made a foray into Hollywood and because of her others are being welcomed like Deepika and Alia. Aishwarya couldn’t do it but Priyanka really opened the gates for everybody.

  2. So self aware, sorted, clarity of thought and unbiased articulation. What works wonderfuly for Priyanka is the fact that she has seen and grown up in environment which has had both small town rooted-ness and showbiz glitz. She sounds credible because she has lived that life. Her story tells you that ‘anybody can do it’.. what a wholesome journey.

  3. She is inspiring women but her parents are more inspiring who were ahead of their time & supported their girl. The wisdom they had 40 years ago most indian parents in even 2023 don’t have. hats off 👏👏

  4. She is a genius!so inspiring… In fact I was once body shamed by my ex boyfriend and then he came back asking me to go back to him after realising that he will never find someone as humble and loving as I am… He had dated many girls after breaking up with me thinking that having a girl with slim and good body will satisfy his manhood…..but I guess he was wrong and regrets body shaming his true love…he wants me back and I am hesitant to fall for him again.

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      Dhai akshar kaa prem kaa samje, vahi Pandit Hoi. Our Great country, BHARATH, never Invaded, no conversations,
      But Qualities, Bonds, Family, relatives, Society, Country, Friendship. Kings responsibility of Subjects.
      No Grabbing. Simple but extraordinary lives of our, scriptures &Ancestors, civilisations. Proud BHARATH, many Languages, religion, dharma, cultures, Dialects, Dance, Dress, Food, all we travel within BHARATH. Proud of priyanka chopra Madam ji For UNICEF. Expecting, each living soul, atleast morning breakfast, lunch, dinner, small shelter, clothes, to cover body.

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      Normal Lives. Survival of today’s children ALL, over Mother Earth, Tomorrow citizens.

  6. She’s the most well-spoken woman I’ve ever witnessed in Bollywood. Her communication style is extremely therapeutic. Not even for a moment, do I get bored of listening to her talk. So much to learn from her… A perfect role model to look up to if you’re into the glamorous stars who made it in their own.

  7. I’m not Indian but I’m curious why many Indians on the internet only focus on her accent, make fun of her because of it rather than focus on the positive sides she brings.

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