Thursday, June 25, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra Confirms She Is Going To Oscars 2017 With Mick Jagger

Darpan News Desk IANS, 25 Feb, 2017 05:00 PM
    Internationally acclaimed Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra announced on social media that she will be attending the 89th Academy Awards, which will take place on Sunday night here.
     
    Priyanka took to Instagram on Friday night to share the news with her fans while posting a photograph with legendary British singer Mick Jagger.
     
    "Change of plans! Oscars here we come. Mick Jagger LA LA Land," Priyanka wrote alongside the image.
     
    Apart from Priyanka, actress Priyanka Bose is also expected to attend the 2017 Oscars for her film "Lion".
     
    This won't be the first time when Priyanka would be gracing the red carpet at Oscars.
     
    The 34-year-old, who got fame in the West through her lead role of Alex Parrish in TV thriller series "Quantico", was one of the presenters at the 88th Academy Awards last year.
     
    Looking stunning in an elegant white gown, a creation by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad, Priyanka presented the Oscar in the Best Film Editing category to "Mad Max: Fury Road" along with Hollywood star Liev Schreiber.
     
    Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 2017 Oscars, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will honour the best films of 2016.
     

    Change of plans ! Oscars here we come.. @mickjagger LA LA land...

    A post shared by Priyanka Chopra (@priyankachopra) on

     
     
    Besides Oscars, the former Miss World has also presented trophies at the 68th Emmy Awards, 2016 SAG awards and the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards among others.
     
    Priyanka has also won two People's Choice Awards - one each for Favourite Actress in a New TV series and Favourite Dramatic TV Actress categories - for her role in "Quantico".
     
    In India, Priyanka came into spotlight after portraying power-packed performances in films like "Andaaz", "Aitraaz", "Fashion" and "7 Khoon Maaf" among others.
     
    She is also set to make her Hollywood debut alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Zac Efron with upcoming film "Baywatch".

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Career's Toughest Role In 'Commando 2': Adah Sharma

    Career's Toughest Role In 'Commando 2': Adah Sharma
    Actress Adah Sharma, known for her work in films like "1920", "Heart Attack" and "Kshanam", is gearing up to do "full-length action" in Vidyut Jammwal-starrer "Commando 2". She says it's her career's toughest role.

    Career's Toughest Role In 'Commando 2': Adah Sharma

    SRK Was 'Happy' To See Manoj Bajpayee

    SRK Was 'Happy' To See Manoj Bajpayee
    Superstar Shah Rukh Khan says he was "so happy" to see actor Manoj Bajpayee, who was promoting his upcoming reality-based film "Traffic" here.

    SRK Was 'Happy' To See Manoj Bajpayee

    Huma Qureshi Wants To Remain Busy With Work

    Actress Huma Qureshi, who is currently busy with three films -- "Dobaara", "Viceroy's House" and southern movie "White" -- says she is more than happy having a tight schedule.

    Huma Qureshi Wants To Remain Busy With Work

    Calling All Traffic Policemen Bribe-Seekers Irresponsible: Manoj Bajpayee

    Calling All Traffic Policemen Bribe-Seekers Irresponsible: Manoj Bajpayee
    Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who plays a traffic constable in his upcoming thriller "Traffic", says that terming all traffic officials as bribe-seekers is an irresponsible act, since it is the common man who offers bribes to them.

    Calling All Traffic Policemen Bribe-Seekers Irresponsible: Manoj Bajpayee

    Aishwarya Launches L'oreal's Cannes 2016 Collection

    Aishwarya Launches L'oreal's Cannes 2016 Collection
    It is an absolute privilege to represent L'Oreal Paris and India in particular, at a platform that honours world cinema and beauty in equal measure. 

    Aishwarya Launches L'oreal's Cannes 2016 Collection

    Gautam Gulati hopes for good films after 'Azhar'

    Actor and "Bigg Boss Halla Bol" winner Gautam Gulati, who will make his Bollywood debut with "Azhar", hopes the biopic will open doors of the film industry for him.

    Gautam Gulati hopes for good films after 'Azhar'