When Priyanka Chopra shared her painful first-class experience
Mumbai, July 3
Once global sensation Priyanka Chopra shared her painful experience in first class while speaking to filmmaker Karan Johar during his popular chat show, 'Koffee With Karan'.
PeeCee revealed to Karan how once an air host stopped her from using a first-class loo as he believed that she did not seem like someone who could fly first class.
KJo asked the 'Desi Girl', "I don't mean it as cliché as racism, but do you feel like any kind of treatment difference in where you come from and who you are on set in America? Because God knows that racism, I mean, is a global phenomenon."
In response, she shared her experience. The 'Barfi' actress said, "I was flying back from Europe to New York, and it was one of the small planes, you know. I went to the front, the first class loo, and the air host, he goes, "Oh, the loo is at the back". I said, "What about that?" He said, "Oh, that's just for first class."
As Priyanka looked at him with a stern gaze, he realized that she was flying first class.
After that, he apologized, saying, "Oh, I'm sorry."
To this PeeCee replied, "I'm sitting right there."
Realizing his mistake, the air host got all awkward.
Coming to Priyanka's professional lineup, she will be seen as one of the leads in SS Rajamouli's much-anticipated 'Varanasi'.
The movie will mark her first professional association with South superstar Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Produced by Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business, the project talks about the adventures of Rudhra (Played by Mahesh Babu) as the city of Varanasi faces the impending arrival of an asteroid.
In addition to this, Priyanka has also been roped in for the latest instalment in the popular franchise "Krrish 4".
She will be seen reprising her role as Priya in the project that will mark the directorial debut of Hrithik Roshan.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is exactly why we need more Indian representation in global spaces. Not just celebrities, but in everyday roles too. The assumption that a brown woman can't afford first class is rooted in unconscious bias. Good on Priyanka for not letting it slide, but sadly, many people face this without having the platform to speak up. 😔
I think we over-analyze these things sometimes. The air host probably made a genuine mistake based on the type of aircraft. Not every awkward moment is racism. But yes, if there's a pattern of such assumptions based on appearance, then it's a problem. Priyanka handled it perfectly without making a huge scene. Excited for her upcoming films though - Krrish 4 and that SS Rajamouli project sound amazing! 🎬
While I sympathize with her experience, I feel there's a slight irony here. We often criticize the West for such behavior, but similar class-based discrimination happens within India too. How many times have we seen people being treated differently based on how they're dressed in Indian malls, hotels, or even temples? Maybe we should first clean our own house before pointing fingers abroad. Just a thought. 🤔
Priyanka Chopra is a global icon now, so this kind of assumption from the air host is particularly jarring. But let's be real - this happens to ordinary Indians too. My cousin who works in London tells me how some people are surprised to see an Indian in a first-class seat or in a fancy restaurant. The perception is slowly changing, but it's a long road. Good to see PC speaking up about it. And yes, can't wait for her to reunite with Hrithik in Krrish 4! 🔥
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