Priyanka Chopra addresses fans reacting to her choosing hot dogs over vada pav: 'Wow bro! Didn't know there was a...'
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Priyanka Chopra
Jonas may have ruled red carpets and box offices worldwide, but even she isn't spared from food-based scrutiny. A recent viral video from the Heads of State premiere sparked online chatter after she chose hot dogs over vada pav and hesitated to pick samosas—leaving some fans questioning her desi credentials.
Now, the original desi girl has hit back with her trademark wit, reminding everyone that identity isn't defined by street food preferences.
On Thursday, Priyanka took to her Instagram Stories to address the chatter surrounding her viral food choices. She reshared a video by an influencer who playfully questioned why it took her so long to pick between Indian street food and other global favourites during a recent interaction.
The clip showed the actress pausing before choosing samosas over empanadas, and carefully weighing enchiladas against chicken tikka masala—saying it often depends on her mood. What truly sparked debate was her choosing hot dogs over vada pav, which didn't sit well with some desi food lovers.
Priyanka's repost and reaction subtly shut down the criticism, reminding everyone that even a desi girl can have a global palate.
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In the caption, Priyanka wrote, 'Wow bro! Didn't know there was a syllabus for being desi. Its not that serious (laughing face emoticons).'
Her last outing in Indian cinema was
Ramin Bahrani
's The White Tiger, which premiered on Netflix in 2021. Her last theatrical Hindi release was The Sky is Pink in 2019. Now, the global star is gearing up for a major Bollywood comeback with SS Rajamouli's much-anticipated SSMB 29.
Touted as an action-adventure inspired by Indiana Jones, the film features
Mahesh Babu
in the lead, with
Prithviraj Sukumaran
also playing a key role. In January, Priyanka was spotted shooting for the film in Hyderabad, marking her grand return to Indian screens.
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