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" As an entertainer, I try to do projects that reflect a woman having the ability to stand up for herself. "

Priyanka Chopra

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" Art should not be bound by barriers or language. The Hindi film industry is a testament to that. We speak only Hindi, but we premiere in Germany and Japan. Our films do phenomenally well there. We transcend the barriers of language and culture. We welcome you in. I think that's what art should be, and I hope America reaches that place. "

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