Close X
Monday, December 2, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra Speaks On Girl Education In Boston

Darpan News Desk IANS, 14 Feb, 2015 12:38 PM
  • Priyanka Chopra Speaks On Girl Education In Boston
Bollywood actress and singer Priyanka Chopra sent out a global message of bringing women empowerment through education at a world leaders' conference held in Boston.
 
After the event, Priyanka took to micro-blogging site Twitter to talk about the “privileged” moment of sharing dais with leaders like Bill Clinton. 
 
“What an amazing day. So honoured to speak at @EFHelloWorld & being part of an amazing list of speakers @billclinton @stevewoz @OfficeGSBrown,” she tweeted. 
 
The actress spoke on the importance of girl education and women empowerment, which plays a significant role in development of a country, at EF (Education First) Hello World's Day with World Leaders Conference held Friday. 
 
Other attendees included former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, co-founder of Apple Steve Wozniak. 
 
The actress, who looked uber-chic in a sophisticated black dress, also said that she was delighted to talk about her favourite subject. 
 
“Gratified, talking about my favourite subject #GirlPower 2 all the ladies out there... Happy Valentine's Day. Always remember u are so VALUABLE,” she further tweeted. 
 
The actress has time and again proved that girls are no less then men and even her success graph evinces the same with movies like "Fashion" and "Mary Kom". To channel the same energy, Priyanka also supports Girl Rising campaign. 
 
She is currently in the US to shoot an American TV show.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Becoming Leela Was Tough For Me: Sunny Leone

Becoming Leela Was Tough For Me: Sunny Leone
Actress Sunny Leone, who will be seen in a totally different avatar in Bobby Khan's forthcoming film "Ek Paheli Leela", said it was very challenging for her to transform herself into the character of Leela.

Becoming Leela Was Tough For Me: Sunny Leone

Treat Every Film As First: Akshara Haasan

Treat Every Film As First: Akshara Haasan
Sharing the frame with a stalwart like Amitabh Bachchan and a star actor like Dhanush in her debut movie "Shamitabh" has helped Akshara Haasan imbibe a valuable learning for her film journey - that she must treat every new project as her first.

Treat Every Film As First: Akshara Haasan

Rihanna's 'Jaws' Fear

Rihanna's 'Jaws' Fear
Singer Rihanna was so scared of sharks after watching horror film “Jaws” as a youngster that she used to take “months off” from going to the beach.

Rihanna's 'Jaws' Fear

Priyanka Chopra Cooks Up 'Punjabi Flavours' With American DJ Sam Spiegel

Priyanka Chopra Cooks Up 'Punjabi Flavours' With American DJ Sam Spiegel
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has teamed up with American producer-DJ-composer Sam Spiegel.

Priyanka Chopra Cooks Up 'Punjabi Flavours' With American DJ Sam Spiegel

Production Was Never On My Mind: Anushka Sharma

Production Was Never On My Mind: Anushka Sharma
Actress Anushka Sharma, who has donned the producer's hat with forthcoming thriller "NH10", says becoming a producer was never on her mind - but the film's content helped her take the plunge.

Production Was Never On My Mind: Anushka Sharma

Bollywood's Iconic 'Sholay' To Release In Pakistan

Bollywood's Iconic 'Sholay' To Release In Pakistan
The cult classic "Sholay", an action adventure Bollywood movie circling around two petty thieves hired by a police officer to exact revenge on a ruthless bandit, is set to release in Pakistan, 40 years after hitting Indian theatres.

Bollywood's Iconic 'Sholay' To Release In Pakistan