Priyanka Chopra's first movie as a producer, Ventilator won 3 National Film Awards recently and Priyanka could not be more ecstatic.
Speaking of awards, the actress has been to many prestigious ceremonies like the Oscars and the Golden Globes so when a daily asked her take on the awards scene in India, Priyanka said, "The way I see it, I shouldn't be comparing any two awards. We saw what happened at the Oscars, so things happen (laughs). I have never taken awards seriously. I always see them as an encouragement for one's work, but they don't define you. Whether it's an award in India, America or anywhere else, it can't be your definition as a talent and an actor. You have to keep working hard, and how people respond to your film is eventually what matters. I have always believed in that. At the same time, it's nice to win awards and be acknowledged for your work. But you can't make that [winning awards] your life."
When Priyanka was quizzed on whether she is proud of herself for the all the work she has accomplished, both in Bollywood and globally, the actress said, "Of course! I work very hard to do everything I'm doing. My life is split between two continents. So, I am working in the US, and I'm also producing six films in India this year. I am trying to balance my time between both countries, and I don't want to settle on one in particular. For me, either isn't more important than the other. Both are facets of my journey as an actor, and, more than anything, as an entertainer. So, I am a very proud person. Honestly, I have given up my life for my work (smiles). It gives me immense joy to have the achievements that I've earned. This is also a great validation for me. I hope I make bigger and better films."
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