- Tuesday, February 18, 2025
By: Vibhuti Pathak
Priyanka Chopra recently took her Instagram followers on a nostalgic trip down memory lane by sharing a series of heartwarming childhood pictures. The actress, known for her global stardom, revealed unseen moments from her early years, giving fans a glimpse into her life before fame.
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The collection of throwback images featured Priyanka as a baby, posing on her father Ashok Chopra’s bike while wearing her mother Madhu Chopra’s oversized sunglasses. Another charming picture showed little Priyanka lounging with a carefree attitude. She also shared snapshots from her birthday celebrations, including one where her father lovingly lifted her in his arms and another where she looked adorable in a pretty frock.
One standout picture from the series was a fun family vacation snap from Leh, capturing precious moments with her parents and brother Siddharth. As the timeline progressed, Priyanka showcased her teenage years, her first-ever modeling shoot in 1999, and an iconic image from her Miss India days in 2000.
Adding a surprise element to the post, Priyanka also included a rare black-and-white picture featuring Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn and the late Yusuf Khan. The final image in the collection was a bold throwback from her time in Miami, where she fearlessly draped a snake around her neck.
In the caption, Priyanka shared the backstory behind each image:
“As I was clearing up my photo library, I found some fun snippets of my life. 1: Fashion first. Mom’s sunnies, Dad’s bike (make was Rajdoot or Java I think) 1983 2: As I said Fashion first. Always been a Desi girl 1982 3: It was my Birthday party but I had a bad asthma attack 1987 4: Fashion stole my smile. Another birthday another year.”
Priyanka continued, “5: My happiest place. Traveling with my family. Leh 1994 6: Camphor hospital grounds Bareilly. The hair though 1993 7: Lanky teenager at 13 was allowed a cola! Of course in a fancy glass. Notice the emergency light? 1995 8: Boston. Major upgrade in confidence 1997 9: 90s baby. Stylin’ with Irfan Ahmed 1997.”
She also reminisced about her early days in the entertainment industry:
“10: My first modeling shoot in Bareilly. Hair and makeup by me 1999 11: First portfolio shot. Bareilly. 1999 12: Miss India official portrait shot by Atul Kasbekar 13: Miss India contestant. 2000 14: Baby steps into movies.. Paper clipping my grandma saved of the mahurat of a shelved film called Asar with Ajay Devgn and the late Yusuf sahib approx 2002 15: Dostana Miami post shoot shenanigans why don’t ask! 2008.”
She concluded her post with a promise of more nostalgia:
“There’s so much more that happened, but that will require another post and another break between shots. See you soon with some more nostalgia.”
Her husband, Nick Jonas, reacted to the post with a red heart emoji, while stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray commented, “This post is GIVING!!! Love it!!!” Producer Apoorva Bakshi also joined in, writing, “OMG! The traveling with Daddy and Momma days. Emergency lights and mixed tapes days!”
On the work front, Priyanka Chopra is reportedly set to star in SS Rajamouli’s much-anticipated project, led by Mahesh Babu. However, an official confirmation regarding her role in the film is still awaited.
