Bollywood actresses Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, Deepika Padukone, Huma Qureshi, Diana Penty were at the French Riviera to celebrate films at the Cannes Film Festival 2019. It was Hina Khan, who was one of the first television actresses to attend the prestigious film festival. A reputed magazine editor made fun of Hina's presence at the Cannes and commented on her picture stating that suddenly Cannes has turned into Chandivali studios in Andheri, Mumbai. Several television actors, Ekta Kapoor, and Farah Khan came out in support of Hina and praised her growth. Joining the list now is Priyanka Chopra Jonas. She said that she is proud of the achievements Hina Khan, whose appearance at the Cannes Film Festival has been widely spoken about in the Indian media.

Priyanka Chopra and Hina Khan made their Cannes Film Festival debut for different reasons this year. The desi girl, who was there with her husband, even called Hina over for a party and posed for a photograph depicting 'desi girl power' at the gala. Hina Khan took to her Instagram account to share a 'thank you' note for Mrs. Jonas, where she also called her a "walking inspiration."