Nobel Peace Laureate Malala Yousafzai couldn’t contain her excitement when she met Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra in New York at the Global Goals Awards.
Malala took to Twitter to share her fan moment with the Quantico star, captioning the picture: “Can’t believe I met @priyankachopra!” adding an excited emoji at the end.
Can't believe I met @priyankachopra! ???? #UNGA2017 pic.twitter.com/xo44LLm0T2
— Malala (@Malala) September 20, 2017
Priyanka Chopra, who recently attended the great grand Emmys, was honoured to speak at the Global Goals Awards on the importance of empowering girls and urged world leaders to educate and create opportunities for children, also wrote a heartfelt note to Malala on her Instagram.
“I could write a novel about how smart, incredible, inspiring, encouraging and funny this young woman is..,” she posted.
“Malala, you are an undeniable force to be reckoned with. The world knows that. You are a role model to all the girls and boys that want to make this world a better place for the future.”
“Spending a few hours with you and your incredible father Mr. Yousafzai (who reminds me so much of my father), I realized you’re also just a young girl with young dreams. Your jokes, Your love for Hindi Films, your infectious laughter will always remind me of what a huge responsibility you have taken on at such a tender age,” she continued.
“I’m so proud to know you my friend. You inspire women like me all over the world. Can’t wait to speak to u in our secret Hindi/Urdu again,” Priyanka added, capping off her message with a heart emoji.
