Priyanka Chopra apologises, says 'I'm sorry many were disappointed'
Indian actress Priyanka Chopra has apologised for 'The Activist' controversy. Read more to know the whole issue.
These days Bollywood and Hollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is surrounded by a lot of controversy on her new show 'The Activist'. The show is getting criticized since the premiere of the show. In this show of Global Citizen, actress Priyanka Chopra, Julianne Hough and Usher have appeared on the title of host / judge.
The Controversy
The reason for the controversy over Global Citizen's show The Activist is that there was a competition between 6 social workers working on different issues in this show. These activists will be judged on the basis of online engagement, social metrics and inputs from the host. The activist who wins the show will get prize money and an opportunity to participate in the G20 summit. The show was getting a lot of criticism from netizens and Hollywood celebs as well due to the competition among social workers. Many people have called this show a Black Mirror episode and till the end of the world.
The Statement
Priyanka Chopra has shared her official statement to her social media accounts. She has apologised to her fans who were "disappointed" by her participation in the show.
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) September 16, 2021
In the statement, she said, "I have been moved by the power of your voices over the past week. At its core, Activism is fuelled by cause and effect, and when people come together to raise their voice about something, there is always an effect. You were heard. The show got it wrong, and I’m sorry that my participation in it disappointed many of you. The intention was always to bring attention to the people behind the ideas and highlight the actions and impact of the causes they support tirelessly. I’m happy to know that in this new format, their stories will be the highlight, and I’m proud to collaborate with partners who have their ear to the ground and know when it’s time to hit pause and re-evaluate."
Additionally, she wrote, "There is a global community of activists who fight the fight every single day and put their blood, sweat and tears into creating change, but more often than not, they are rarely heard or acknowledged. Their work is so important and they too deserve to be recognized and celebrated. Thank you to each and every one of you for all that you do."
