Wednesday, June 17, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra Welcomes UNICEF Chief in India

Darpan News Desk IANS, 04 Oct, 2018 12:42 PM
  • Priyanka Chopra Welcomes UNICEF Chief in India
Bollywood actress and global Unicef Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights Priyanka Chopra has welcomed Unicef Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore on her maiden trip in India.
 
 
"As part of Unicef's continued global efforts to make the world a better place for children, Unicef Executive Director Henrietta Fore is visiting India for the first time. Welcome Unicef Chief, so glad to have you here and I hope your visit is a good and productive one," Priyanka tweeted on Wednesday. 
 
 
Priyanka has worked with Unicef since 2006 and was appointed as the national and global Unicef Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights in 2010 and 2016, respectively. She promotes various causes such as environment, health and education, and women's rights and is particularly vocal about gender equality and feminism.
 
 
On the acting front, the "Mary Kom" actress is shooting for Shonali Bose's "The Sky Is Pink" with Farhan Akhtar. She is currently in Jodhpur with fiance Nick Jonas, and some of her friends.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Bollywood Stars Speak Out Against Mob Killings, Demand Justice

Bollywood Stars Speak Out Against Mob Killings, Demand Justice
The protest comes after a 28-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death on the suspicion of cow smuggling in Rajasthan's Alwar district.

Bollywood Stars Speak Out Against Mob Killings, Demand Justice

Saif Ali Khan Says He Was Nervous About Daughter Sara's Bollywood Debut

Saif Ali Khan Says He Was Nervous About Daughter Sara's Bollywood Debut
Given all the controversies that Kedarnath, Sara Ali Khan’s debut project, has seen, it would not be surprising that Saif Ali Khan wouldn’t be a worried father.

Saif Ali Khan Says He Was Nervous About Daughter Sara's Bollywood Debut

Dharmendra Remembers Late Actor Mehmood, Pran, Wishes Manoj Kumar On His Birthday

Dharmendra Remembers Late Actor Mehmood, Pran, Wishes Manoj Kumar On His Birthday
On the 14th death anniversary of Bollywood's best known comedian Mehmood Ali, veteran actor Dharmendra Deol became nostalgic and recalled his fondest memories with the "Waaris" actor.

Dharmendra Remembers Late Actor Mehmood, Pran, Wishes Manoj Kumar On His Birthday

Salman Khan: I’ve Always Looked Up To Anil Kapoor

Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor, who were seen sharing the screen space in their last Bollywood outing Race 3, shot together for an episode of the show Dus Ka Dum - Dumdaar Weekend recently.

Salman Khan: I’ve Always Looked Up To Anil Kapoor

I Started My Career As A Background Dancer: Anil Kapoor

Actor Anil Kapoor, who is busy promoting his forthcoming film "Fanney Khan", says that he started his career as a background dancer.

I Started My Career As A Background Dancer: Anil Kapoor

Anurag Kashyap's 'Manmarziyaan' To premiere At Toronto International Film Festival

Anurag Kashyap's 'Manmarziyaan' To premiere At Toronto International Film Festival
The movie, penned by Kanika Dhillon, features Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal and Taapsee Pannu. It is produced by the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Entertainment's Phantom Films joint venture.

Anurag Kashyap's 'Manmarziyaan' To premiere At Toronto International Film Festival