New Delhi: Priyanka Chopra got the honor of announcing her own film ‘White Tiger’ as one of the nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay category. Priyanka announced the nominations for all 23 categories for this year’s Oscars with husband Nick Jonas.
After the program ended, The ‘Baywatch’ actor took to Twitter and shared a screen-grab of the nomination plate that showcases ‘The White Tiger’ as one of the nominees.
Expressing her excitement Chopra wrote, “We just got nominated for an Oscar! Congratulations Ramin and team #TheWhiteTiger. Somehow announcing the nomination myself made it so much more special. So so proud (a red heart emoticon).”
We just got nominated for an Oscar! Congratulations Ramin and team #TheWhiteTiger.
Somehow announcing the nomination myself made it so much more special. So so proud ❤️@_GouravAdarsh @RajkummarRao #RaminBahrani(1/2) pic.twitter.com/btgCgOJ67h
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 15, 2021
The film also stars Rajkummar Rao and Adarsh Gourav who also shared the post of the nomination:
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Shortly afterwards, Priyanka shared pictures from her home where she announced the nominations, owing to the coronavirus restrictions in place.
She shared a post that featured her pictures, the first photo sees Priyanka as she wraps a huge Oscar Award shaped mannequin in her hand and tries to swoop it away with help of her husband Nick who is seen holding up the object from the bottom just to help Priyanka take the trophy.
One way or the other…?
Congratulations to all the nominees. And thank you @TheAcademy for the opportunity. #GregWilliams you fit right into our manic Monday. Thank you for the pictures ?@nickjonas pic.twitter.com/Z2IOxI01Iw
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) March 15, 2021
The second snap sees Priyanka striking a pose along with hubby. The two look stunning as the ‘Isn’t It Romantic’ star wore an ink blue designer dress, with an accentuated bow near the neck, while the ‘Sucker’ singer is seen dressed in a mustard yellow tuxedo and a white shirt.
List of nominees in Best Adapted Screenplay category:
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (Peter Baynham, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jena Friedman, Anthony Hines, Lee Kern, Dan Mazer, Erica Rivinoja & Dan Swimer)
The Father (Christopher Hampton & Florian Zeller)
Nomadland (Chloe Zhao)
One Night in Miami (Kemp Powers)
The White Tiger (Ramin Bahrani)
