Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has made a successful international debut with American show 'Quantico', is all set to present at the upcoming 88th Academy Awards
'Desi Girl' Priyanka Chopra to present at Oscars 2016
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who has made a successful international debut with American show 'Quantico', is all set to present at the upcoming 88th Academy Awards.
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Priyanka Chopra
Her name comes in the second slate of presenters that includes Steve Carell, Quincy Jones, Byung-hun Lee, Jared Leto, Julianne Moore, Olivia Munn, Margot Robbie, Jason Segel, Andy Serkis, JK Simmons, Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon.
Big #Oscars news! Thirteen more presenters announced! https://t.co/ACwuPaPCPP pic.twitter.com/pUCmgjUhXR
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 1, 2016
Reacting to the news, the 33-year-old "Bajirao Mastani" star tweeted, "Looking forward @TheAcademy!! This will be an insaaaane night!"
She has been flooded with congratulatory messages on Twitter from her fans, colleagues from Bollywood and critics since the announcement.
Replying to one such post, the actress wrote, "Now the hunt for the perfect dress begins!!! #oscars2016."
Here are some more reactions to the news:
Outstanding!!! #fullpower @priyankachopra !!! https://t.co/cpP9SoTVfx
— srishti arya (@shrishtiarya) February 1, 2016
So just when u think she has done it all.. @priyankachopra #attagirl ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0091u00c2u008fðu00c2u009fu00c2u008f» https://t.co/ykbKWX468k
— Ashvini Yardi (@AshviniYardi) February 2, 2016
Wow! Woke up to see this bit of news!@priyankachopra presents at the #Oscars
— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) February 2, 2016
Go Girl ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0091u00c2u008fðu00c2u009fu00c2u008f½ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0091u00c2u008fðu00c2u009fu00c2u008f½ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0087®ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0087³ https://t.co/FRi4gVamsh
#Out of words. Full of respect. @priyankachopra u shine brighter everyday.. #gogirl #hollywood #bollywood #morepower https://t.co/fBhwwXW38F
— Ashish Chowdhry (@AshishChowdhry) February 2, 2016
@priyankachopra wow !!!! Next step winning one ;-) pic.twitter.com/hykUITaiVP
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) February 2, 2016
Priyanka becomes the sole representative of India at this year's Oscar ceremony. The country's official entry in the best foreign film category for the Oscars 2016, 'Court', could not make it to the final five.
The Academy Awards are scheduled to take place on February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
(With inputs from PTI)