Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is lovingly known as the ‘Desi Girl’, has always held a special place in the hearts of Indians across the world. From making a mark in Bollywood and then carving her own space in Hollywood, she has done it all. But a recent video of the actress has left many desi fans feeling a tad bit betrayed, all thanks to her food choices.The viral video that sparked a debateIt all started at the red carpet premiere of her new film ‘Heads of State’. Priyanka was seen having a light-hearted moment with the media, participating in a fun rapid-fire segment where she had to pick between two food items.The video, which quickly went viral on social media, shows Priyanka being asked some tricky choices. When given the option between empanadas and samosas, she paused thoughtfully and replied, “Depends on the mood.” It seemed like a diplomatic answer, perhaps to avoid upsetting anyone.Next, the interviewer put her in another spot, enchiladas or chicken tikka masala? This time, Priyanka looked visibly torn before saying, “both,” proving that sometimes you just can’t choose.But it was her answer to the final question that set off the internet. When asked to pick between the humble Mumbai street favourite vada pav and the classic American hot dog, Priyanka didn’t even hesitate. “I love a vada pav, but hot dog is my weakness,” she declared with a laugh.‘She’s not our desi girl anymore’This small clip was enough to stir a storm on social media. Many desi netizens were quick to jump into the comments section, feeling let down by Priyanka’s seemingly westernised palate. An influencer, known for mocking American TikTokers who try Indian food, shared a cheeky reaction video. Soon, other users piled on with their opinions. One wrote bluntly, “She’s not our ‘desi girl’ anymore. She’s ‘pardesi girl’ now.” Some even found it hard to digest how anyone could pick anything over a samosa. “Even if I was not an Indian, I would pick samosa. I mean haveeee you met a samosa?” read one comment that gathered hundreds of likes.Not everyone was offendedWhile many fans were quick to poke fun at Priyanka, there were also plenty who jumped to her defence. One user pointed out the obvious: “Bruh y’all so funny in the comments. Just because she’s an Indian doesn’t mean she has to pick an Indian dish. Her tastes her choice. Tf you all so invested in other people’s lives that you’re getting offended for their food choices.”Another wrote with a shrug, “Haha it’s okay. She’s living in the US and a lot of food she eats now is from the entire world and it’s okay to love food that’s not Indian!” In fact, some even found the whole debate unnecessary and rather amusing. After all, who wouldn’t have a soft spot for a juicy hot dog now and then?Still making India proud on the world stageDespite the playful criticism over her snack preferences, there’s no denying that Priyanka continues to be one of India’s biggest global stars. On the work front, Priyanka is busy with an impressive line-up of projects. She stars in the action-comedy ‘Heads of State’, the very event where this food interview took place. The film promises to be a fun ride and has already got fans talking.She is also set to appear in S.S. Rajamouli’s much-awaited ‘SSMB29’, which stars Mahesh babu in the lead. This collaboration with the ‘RRR’ director is already generating huge buzz, and fans are excited to see how Priyanka shines in this epic venture. Beyond that, she has more international work lined up, including ‘The Bluff’ and the second season of the spy thriller ‘Citadel’, which has kept global audiences hooked.
