Priyanka Chopra revealed that her move to New York from India wasn't easy, but she found a community of Indians ready to ease her movement. To help people like her feel at home even though they're miles away from their country, Chopra and her friend, Maneesh Goyal, launched an Indian restaurant and home dishware store in New York, Sona.
Chopra has been feeling nostalgic lately, and she shared an old picture from her post-beauty pageant win when she represented India at 18.
Priyanka At 18
The then model wore a brown printed silk bikini with a sheer black mini sarong. Her hair was a shiny black shade then, although it's brown and fuller now. She had a light black bindi on her forehead but wore barely-visible makeup, keeping her look as natural as possible. Chopra accessorized her look with two multi-layered black bangles and leaned against the lone palm tree on the beach, revealing her toned flat abs.
Launching Sona, New YorkChopra and Goyal finally launched their Indian food restaurant this week, and they couldn't be prouder per their announcement post.
"It was challenging to come from India and make America my second home, but my journey led me to a place where I found a second family and friends. I bring a piece of India into everything I do and this is an extension of that thought.," she wrote. Bringing A Piece Of India To New York
"Indian culture is known for its hospitality, it’s all about community and bringing people together…and for me that is the ethos of SONA HOME," Chopra added.
The actress also added that she and Goyal handpicked the dishware, choosing only timeless pieces for the collection. They include Sultan's Garden china and playful G & Tea straws. At Sona Homes, customers can buy these home dishware like those in the restaurant for personal use. She called the pieces,
"vibrant designs, timeless refinement, and joyful detail that nod to [her] beautiful India"Introducing New MakeupChopra also partnered with Max Factor to promote their new Mascara collection. The actress said it was the first piece of makeup she ever wore and did a short tutorial on how to use the product. She wrote,
"Max Factor's False Lash Effect and NEW False Lash Effect XXL are two of my favorites…. Here's how I use them. Whatever your mood, natural, buildable, volume, or dramatic last, these mascaras give you both." ]]>The Inquisitr
