Priyanka Chopra receives flak from Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui for mentioning Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy as 'South Asian'

Priyanka Chopra was criticized by Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui after she had mentioned Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy a "South Asian". Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker and documentarian. Recently it was announced that she would direct one of upcoming "Star Wars" movies.

Priyanka in her social media post praised Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. "First person of colour and first woman to direct a Star Wars film...and she's South Asian!! What a historic moment @Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. So proud of you my friend. May the force be with you!" Priyanka posted on social media.




However, Priyanka's mentioning of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy as "South Asian" did not go down well with Siddiqui who reacted by tweeting that Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is a Pakistani first.

"With due respect, @priyankachopra . Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is a Pakistani first just to brush up your knowledge. Much like the way you flaunt your Indian nationality whenever you get the opportunity before claiming to be a South Asian," Siddiqui tweeted.

Meanwhile, Sharmeen was extremely happy after getting the responsibility to helm a Star Wars movie.

"I’ve spent my life meeting real life heroes, who have overcome the most oppressive empires and battled impossible odds and that to me is the heart of Star Wars…which is why I was attracted to the promise of a new Jedi Order …And why I’m particularly excited about being immersed inside a Jedi Academy with a powerful Jedi Master," Sharmeen wrote on social media.

FAQs

Q1. Who is Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy?
A1. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker and documentarian.

Q2. What movie Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will direct?
A2. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will upcoming "Star Wars" movie.