'Not celebrated enough': Ricky Kej on Priyanka Chopra's global success
What's the story
Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej has recently spoken about Priyanka Chopra Jonas's international career, saying that she is not celebrated enough in India. He emphasized that she is the only Indian actor to have truly made a mark in Hollywood with mainstream roles. On Friday, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his admiration for Chopra Jonas and said she deserved more recognition in India than she currently receives.
Career highlights
'She is the ONLY Indian actor...'
Kej wrote, "She is the ONLY Indian actor (of any generation) who has truly made waves in Hollywood and globally (After being one of the most sought after in India for many years)." He went on to list her collaborations with Hollywood stars such as Idris Elba, Dwayne Johnson, Keanu Reeves, Karl Urban, Richard Madden, Stanley Tucci, Will Ferrell, Anthony Mackie, John Cena, and Pedro Pascal.
Twitter Post
See Kej's post here
My Opinion: The one actor in India who we do not celebrate enough is @priyankachopra. She is the ONLY Indian actor (of any generation) who has truly made waves in Hollywood and globally (After being one of the most sought after in India for many years). She has starred with…
— Ricky Kej (@rickykej) January 8, 2026
Role appreciation
'She plays actual mainstream roles, and not some vague...'
Kej further stressed that Chopra Jonas has consistently played mainstream roles, writing, "She plays actual mainstream roles, and not some vague character who is 'exotic Indian.'" "Widely recognized as a great actor who can perform any kind of a role - action, comedy, drama. She is an ambassador with UNICEF, and gives back to society."
Career updates
Chopra Jonas's upcoming projects and return to Indian cinema
Chopra Jonas is set to make her much-awaited return to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli's Telugu film Varanasi, also starring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film will be released in theaters on Sankranthi 2027. She will also be seen in the second season of the web series Citadel alongside Richard Madden. Meanwhile, Kej wished her luck for her upcoming movie, The Bluff, where she stars as Bloody Mary opposite Urban.