Actor Priyanka Chopra will be awarded the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award by UNICEF’s American chapter at their Snowflake Ball in December.
The award is named after actor-philanthropist Danny Kaye, who was UNICEF’s first Goodwill Ambassador.
The 36-year-old actor took to Twitter to express her gratitude on Wednesday.
“So humbled. Thank you @UNICEFUSA for honouring me with the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award at the #UNICEFSnowflake Ball in December!
“My work with @UNICEF on behalf of all the world’s children means everything to me. Here’s to peace freedom and the right to education #ForEveryChild,” Priyanka tweeted.
The actor is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, as a part of which she visited Ethiopia last month.
Priyanka Chopra is known for her contribution to social causes and for being a voice for children’s education.
She has been a part of United Nation’s global “Girl Up” Campaign and is associated with several NGOs in India to raise awareness about ways to improve the education, health and safety of girl child in India.
Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra says shooting for “The Sky is Pink” was the most challenging and “loveliest” experience.
The film is her first Hindi project, which she is also producing, after she headed for Hollywood in 2016.
Priyanka took to Instagram on Wednesday where she posted a picture from the wrap party of the movie, directed by Shonali Bose.’
“And it’s a wrap. This movie is special to me on so many levels. Not just because @roykapurfilms and @rsvpmovies (Sid and Ronnie) partnered with me on my first Hindi production… But also took the chance on me to bring to life a character and a true story that needed to be told,” she captioned the photograph with the cast and crew.
She gave a shout-out to co-stars Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim and Rohit Saraf.
“@faroutakhtar you made an amazing co actor all over again with all the laughter and fun! (you were missed tonight) and my amazing @zairawasim_ and @rohitsaraf10 who I’ve made friends for life with!”
Priyanka also thanked Shonali for her trust.
“This was the hardest loveliest experience. Thank you @shonalibose_ for your incredibly unique vision. I’m so proud of your faith in me. Thank you so much to our crew who worked tirelessly for 10 months to make this special piece of cinema. I love you all. See you at the pictures!” she added.
The film completed shooting in March.
“The Sky is Pink” is a love story of motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary’s parents. Aisha was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis.
“October” writer Juhi Chaturvedi has penned the story. The movie is slated for an October 11 release.
