Popular international publication, Variety has declared its Variety 500 list and many Bollywood celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Salman Khan, Karan Johar and others have made it to this coveted list. Priyanka’s production house, Purple Pebble Pictures features in the list as she is named one of the business leaders shaping the entertainment industry. The actress, who has become an international icon after starring in her hit TV series Quantico, took to Instagram to express her gratitude to the magazine.
In her Instagram post, Priyanka wrote, “Big thanks to @variety for including me in your #Variety500 for the second year in a row! What makes this one extra special is the little name right above mine... @purplepebblepictures. Stories are at the heart of everything we do, regardless of genre or language, and it's a wonderful feeling to know we're on the right path. This would not be possible without my team, and most importantly, my incredible partner and co-founder, @madhumalati. Feels like miles to go, but truly grateful for every step we take."
RECOMMENDED READ: Boss Lady: On birthday, Priyanka rolls out new sets of benefits for her women employees at her production house
https://www.instagram.com/p/Blr-hpjg-Je/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control
Recently, the acclaimed National Award-winning actress had announced benefits for her employees at the production studio on her birthday, including maternity benefits with 12 weeks leave and financial support. The company has also announced pay parity and gives paternity benefits too.
On the work front, Priyanka will soon kick-start the shoot of her upcoming Bollywood film, Bharat opposite Salman Khan. The film also stars Disha Patani, Tabu, Sunil Grover, Aasif Sheikh and Jackie Shroff. Bharat is the comeback film of PeeCee, who will be seen in a Hindi film after three years. It is a period-drama and the official remake of South Korean film, Ode To My Father. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film is slated for an Eid 2019 release. She will also be seen in Shonali Bose’s directorial, The Sky is Pink, opposite Farhan Aktar. The film also features Zaira Wasim.
