Shashi Tharoor Meets Priyanka Chopra at Harvard, Says She "Made India Proud"

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared pictures of meeting Priyanka Chopra backstage at the Harvard India Conference, praising her for representing India on a rare global platform. Chopra reciprocated with admiration for Tharoor's oratory skills and thanked him for attending her panel. The actress is preparing for major film roles, including SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' with Mahesh Babu. She also stars in the upcoming pirate thriller 'The Bluff', set for release this month.

Key Points: Tharoor Praises Priyanka Chopra After Harvard Meet

  • Tharoor & Chopra met at Harvard India Conference
  • Tharoor praised Chopra's success on global stage
  • Priyanka thanked Tharoor for his wisdom
  • Chopra's upcoming films include 'Varanasi' and 'The Bluff'
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"Made India proud": Shashi Tharoor all praise for Priyanka Chopra as he meets her backstage at Harvard event

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor meets Priyanka Chopra backstage at Harvard, praising her for making India proud. See their exchange and her upcoming films.

"She has made India proud by conquering a stage on which Indians rarely get to appear. - Shashi Tharoor"

Cambridge, February 16

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and actress Priyanka Chopra recently aattended ndia Conference 2026 at Harvard University in the United States as speakers.

At the sidelines of the event, the two met and had a conversation. On Monday, Shashi shared pictures from their meeting with Priyanka, praising her highly.

"Caught up with @priyankachopra (after more than a decade) in the wings at @Harvard backstage, just before her appearance as the closing keynote of the @HarvardIndConf. Remarkable to see (and hear) how well she is doing! She has made India proud by conquering a stage on which Indians rarely get to appear. And of course she looks stunning, appears perfectly poised and sounds thoughtful and wise -- what's not to be proud of?! (That's my aide Narayan in the second pic, looking pleased as Punch!)," he wrote on X.

Priyanka responded to Shashi Tharoor with words of praise.

"It was so good to see you again @ShashiTharoor Sir. Have always had such admiration for the orator that you are but as well for your clap backs,. thank you so much for staying for my panel and your wisdom. Hope you feel better soon and our paths cross again," she posted on X.

Meanwhile, on the acting front, Priyanka will be seen as one of the leads in SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi', co-starring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

The film's title was officially announced at the grand GlobeTrotter event, held at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, last year in November. The teaser was also shown on a huge screen, which gave a sneak peek into the film, which will be released in 2027.

She will also be seen in 'The Bluff', where she plays a 19th-century Caribbean pirate. The movie is set to release on February 25. The film is directed by Frank E Flowers with a script he co-wrote with Joe Ballarini. It brings an epic period thriller to life, set in the uniquely historical and culturally rich Cayman Islands, featuring stunning real-world locations, including the Skull Cave and the iconic bluff.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I admire Priyanka's success, I sometimes feel we celebrate our celebrities' international recognition more than our scientists or social workers doing groundbreaking work. Just a thought. Still, she is a hardworking ambassador for India.
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Arjun K
Tharoor sahab is right! It's a proud moment. From winning Miss World to speaking at Harvard, her journey is inspirational. Can't wait for 'Varanasi' - Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, and PC? That's a deadly combination!
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Sarah B
It's lovely to see such mutual respect between two accomplished individuals from different fields. Their exchange on X was very classy. Shows how far Indian talent has come on the world stage.
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Vikram M
Harvard event is a big deal, no doubt. But what truly makes India proud is when our artists remember their roots. Glad to see she's doing a massive Indian film like 'Varanasi' alongside her Hollywood projects. Balance is key.
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Kavya N
Her work ethic is incredible! Speaking at Harvard, shooting for a Rajamouli epic, and a pirate film all at once? She's truly a global Indian icon. More power to her! 👏

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