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Priyanka dazzles in red at Diwali Celebration in London

Thursday, 23 Oct, 2025
Actress Priyanka Chopra will next be seen playing a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in 'The Bluff' (Photo courtesy: Instagram@priyankachopra)

Global actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas lit up London this week as she attended a lavish Diwali celebration at The Dorchester hotel late last week. The actress and businesswoman dazzled in a vivid red outfit that perfectly encapsulated the holiday spirit in typical Priyanka fashion: sophisticated, self-assured, and unabashedly radiant.

Sharing a series of photos and clips from the event on Instagram, Priyanka playfully captioned her post, “Didn’t plan to stand out. Red insisted.”

She went on to express her love for the festival and the evening’s special atmosphere, writing, “It’s my favorite time of the year and celebrating Diwali with incredible achievers at the gorgeous Dorchester hotel in one of my favorite cities in the world with our incredible partners at @johnniewalker, @johnniewalkerus and @rahulmishra_7 was so special. The Dhols, the dancing, the magic, Perfect.”

The event — the Johnnie Walker Diwali Ball — brought together leading names from various fields for an evening of celebration, music, and glamor. Priyanka embodied classic elegance with a contemporary twist while wearing a red gown designed by Rahul Mishra that featured a flowing train and elaborate beadwork. Matching heels, a delicate bracelet, and diamond drop earrings completed her ensemble flawlessly.

On the work front, she’s set to play a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in 'The Bluff' and will reprise her role in season two of 'Citadel'. She’s collaborating with S S Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu on the highly anticipated project 'GlobeTrotter'.