Priyanka Chopra says she wants to be known by her first name like Rekha and Cher: ‘I don’t even use my last name…’

Priyanka Chopra is gearing up for the discharge of her upcoming Prime Video sequence Citadel. The Russo Brothers-helmed sequence sees Priyanka taking up the position of spy agent Nadia Sinh. Priyanka, who kickstarted the promotions for Citadel in Mumbai just a few weeks in the past, stated in a latest interview that she needs to go by her first identify Priyanka solely, citing the instance of Cher and Rekha. (Also learn: Priyanka Chopra says she didn’t audition for Citadel: ‘People are forged attributable to benefit and never as a result of somebody likes them’)

Priyanka had earlier revealed many fascinating details about Citadel and the way she got here to be hooked up to the challenge. The actor has stated that Citadel was the primary time in her 22-year-old journey as an actor that she obtained pay parity with that of her male counterpart within the sequence. She additionally revealed that she did not audition for the half in Citadel, though she needed to audition throughout her preliminary years in Hollywood.

Now, in a latest interview with The Telegraph-t2, the actor was requested about having such a typical identify like Priyanka and the way it’s utilized in Hollywood. To this, Priyanka stated, “I take full advantage of the fact that I am the only Priyanka most Americans know. But when I come to India, there are at least six Priyankas in the room! (laughs) So over the years I have got used to being just PC in India. But when I go to America, I am the only one. I don’t even use my last name most often there anymore. I want to now become like Cher! Or Rekha! Just Priyanka! (laughs) I love it.”

The first season of Priyanka’s spy sequence Citadel consists of six episodes, with the primary two episodes set to premiere on April 28 on Prime Video. Citadel is government produced by the Russo Brothers and showrunner David Weil, and in addition stars Richard Madden, Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville.​

The actor will begin the shoot for her subsequent characteristic within the UK titled Heads of State with actors Idris Elba and John Cena. The shoot additionally coincides with husband Nick occurring tour with the Jonas Brothers within the UK throughout that point. Meanwhile, Priyanka additionally has Love Again, which premieres in May, within the pipeline. In the movie, Priyanka will likely be seen with Sam Heughan, Celine Dion and Russell Tovey, with Nick additionally making a cameo.