Deepika Padukone Criticizes Foreign Media for Mistaking Her as Priyanka Chopra

Deepika Padukone’s sharp rebuke at international media for repeatedly confusing her with Priyanka Chopra sparks discussions on racism.

In a notable recall, Deepika Padukone confronted international media for consistently misidentifying her as Priyanka Chopra during an airport sighting in Los Angeles.

Regarded as Bollywood’s reigning queen for several years, Padukone commands a massive global fanbase. Beyond her domination in Indian cinema, her Hollywood stint alongside Vin Diesel in “XXX: The Return Of Xander Cage” and captivating appearances at the Met Gala and Festival de Cannes have made her a favorite of international paparazzi. However, she frequently encounters a perplexing issue: mistaken identity by the global media, often being tagged as Priyanka Chopra.

The episode traces back to a video clip capturing foreign media repeatedly shouting ‘Priyanka‘ upon Padukone’s arrival in LA. Expressing her dismay later at a L’Oreal media event, Deepika Padukone labeled this act as ‘ignorant’ and ‘racist.’ Criticizing Indian media for not amplifying her stance against the misidentification, she underscored that similar skin tones didn’t equate to being the same individuals. She emphasized educating the media instead of perpetuating the mix-up.

Her statement, “It’s not just ignorance; it’s also racist. As a fellow Indian, you (the media) should not be pleased about it,” struck a chord. Despite their stark differences, international media repeatedly confuses Padukone and Chopra, especially at events like the Met Gala and Cannes Film Festival.

Amidst her professional ventures, Padukone gears up for Siddharth Anand’s “Fighter” alongside Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham, and Anil Kapoor, set for release on January 25, 2024. Following this, she is slated to appear in “Kalki 2898 AD” opposite Prabhas.