Priyanka is elated as she gets awarded at the Marrakech Film Festival

International sensation Priyanka Chopra cannot contain her excitement as she's awarded at the Marrakech Film Festival for her contribution to Cinema

Picture Courtesy: Official Instagram Account/Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra made her big Bollywood debut in 2003 with Anil Sharma's The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, and ever since then, has continuously worked tenaciously to carve her own niche and make her own place in this fickle industry where careers are made and ended overnight. She knew she would survive, and she did.

But her journey in this industry goes way before her Bollywood debut. She was crowned the Miss World in 2000, and that was her first step towards fame and fortune. And given her tireless journey in the fraternity, she was recently awarded at the Marrakech Film Festival for her contribution to Cinema. And the lady was expectedly elated and ecstatic.

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She took to her Instagram account and shared this heartening news with all her fans and wrote- To think my career started 20 years ago is surreal. I am honored and proud to be recognized tonight at the Marrakech Film Festival. Take a look at her post right here:

 

 

 

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To think that my career started nearly 20 years ago is surreal. I am honored and proud to be recognized tonight at the Marrakesh Film Festival. Thank you, truly, to everyone who came out to Jemaa el Fna square. #Gratitude. Thank you @melitatoscan @festivaldufilmdemarrakech âÂu00c2u009d¤ï¸Âu00c2u008f

A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) onDec 5, 2019 at 3:50pm PST

Wait, there's more, she was also awarded by UNICEF for her philanthropy and that happens to be another feather in her cap. She posted not one but as many as three posts to share her feelings, here's the first one:

 

 

 

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Thank you @therealdvf for taking the time and effort to present this award to me. Coming from a woman who has a long, distinguished list of accomplishments… it means so much. Diane has this amazing ability to make everyone she meets feel empowered. Thank you for showering your power on me, yet again, last night. @unicef @unicefindia @unicefusa #UNICEFSnowFlake

A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) onDec 4, 2019 at 12:39pm PST

In the second post, she wrote- I am in awe of the tireless efforts and unwavering commitment of the people who work for UNICEF. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this journey. Have a look at her post right here:

 

 

 

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I am in awe of the tireless efforts and unwavering commitment of the people who work for #UNICEF. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this journey. To serve as your Goodwill Ambassador is the privilege of my life. Special thank you to Geetanjali Master, UNICEF India, Marissa Buckanoff, my UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Chief, Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director, Caryl Stern, UNICEF USA President and CEI, and Charlotte Petri Gornitzka, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director | #UNICEFSnowflake Thank you to my team for your constant support. @natashapal for being here. @danasupnick @anjula_acharia @loumtaylor @sonyaguardo

A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) onDec 4, 2019 at 1:33pm PST

And then came her speech where she shared her views on Philanthropy. She said it has gone beyond just funding projects. Do listen:

 

 

 

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Philanthropy today has gone beyond just funding projects. Be disruptive, show compassion and care, be catalytic in our actions and solutions. Giving back is no longer a choice, it has to be a way of life. @unicef @unicefusa @unicefindia

A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) onDec 4, 2019 at 3:08pm PST

On the work front, the actress is gearing up for The White Tiger with Rajkummar Rao that will premiere on Netflix soon.

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