Priyanka Chopra was tagged by Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui on Twitter after she described Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy as “South Asian” in a post on Friday. Sharmin was praised for Star Wars in a post that Priyanka posted. Adnan expressed his discontent with Priyanka’s word choice in a tweet in which he lambasted her.
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy was recently honored by Priyanka Chopra in her Instagram stories.
“With all due respect, @priyankachopra,” he wrote in the message. The first Pakistani to advance your knowledge is Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy. Similar to how you always mention your Indian citizenship before claiming to be South Asian.
Sharmeen recently received praise from Priyanka for her Instagram tales. “The first woman and person of color to helm a Star Wars movie – and she’s South Asian!” she wrote. What an important time, Sharmeen. I am so happy for you, my friend. May the force be with you.
In addition to Priyanka, a number of famous people have wished Sharmin luck with the movie. Involved in this were numerous Pakistanis. “And it begins in a galaxy far, far away,” wrote Mahwish Haya.
In the director’s Instagram post, other people left comments as well, including Wajahat Rauf and Adnan Malik. Congrats, Rauf commented, and Adnan added, “What an adventure you are about to begin! I’m really happy for you! We are as well.
Daisy Ridley, who will reprise her role as Rey in the upcoming Star Wars movie, will star in the Sharmeen-directed picture. The movie, which will be released in 2019, will take place after Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker and will center on Daisy Ridley’s character, Jedi Master Rey, as she establishes a new Jedi Order.
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy discussed the movie and expressed her enthusiasm for it. “I’ve spent my life meeting the real-life heroes who overcame the most oppressive empires and battled impossible odds and this is the heart of Star Wars to me,” the woman wrote on Instagram. “That’s why I promise Attracted to.” of a new Jedi Order, and “I’m especially excited about being immersed inside a Jedi Academy with a mighty Jedi Master.”
Sharmin is a Canadian-Pakistani. The promotion for Priyanka’s new Sky thriller series Citadel is ongoing.