Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor recently met with actor Priyanka Chopra after more than a decade at the annual Harvard India Conference. Tharoor couldn’t stop praising Priyanka, lauding her for making India proud by “conquering a stage on which Indians rarely get to appear”. The actor, in turn, was full of admiration for the politician, and confessed she is impressed by his oratory and witty comebacks.
Shashi Tharoor meets Priyanka Chopra
Shashi took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share images of his reunion with Priyanka at the annual Harvard India Conference. He posted several pictures capturing their backstage meeting ahead of the address.
Sharing several images from the meeting, Tharoor wrote, “Caught up with @priyankachopra (after more than a decade) in the wings at @Harvard backstage, just before her appearance as the closing keynote of the @HarvardIndConf.”
“Remarkable to see (and hear) how well she is doing! She has made India proud by conquering a stage on which Indians rarely get to appear. And of course she looks stunning, appears perfectly poised and sounds thoughtful and wise — what’s not to be proud of?! (That’s my aide Narayan in the second pic, looking pleased as Punch!),” he added.
Priyanka responded to the post, expressing her gratitude after the meeting. She acknowledged her long-standing admiration for his oratory skills, and also commended his sharp and thoughtful clapbacks.
Responding to the post, Priyanka wrote, “It was so good to see you again @ShashiTharoor Sir. Have always had such admiration for the orator that you are but as well for your clap backs,. thank you so much for staying for my panel and your wisdom. Hope you feel better soon and our paths cross again.”
Tharoor and Priyanka were speakers for the India Conference 2026 at Harvard University in the United States. The conference on Indian business, policy, and culture was aimed to serve as a forum to discuss the South Asian country’s rich diversity and reflect the nation’s emergence as a key global player, according to its official website. Organised by the students at Harvard, this year’s conference was held on February 14 and 15.
Priyanka’s upcoming projects
Priyanka was last seen in the American film Heads of State alongside Idris Elba and John Cena. She is now awaiting the release of her upcoming film, The Bluff. Helmed by Frank E. Flowers, the action thriller also stars Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Temuera Morrison in key roles. The film is scheduled to release on Prime Video on February 25.
Priyanka is also set to make her comeback to Indian cinema after eight years with SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi. Touted to be an action-adventure, the film stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role, with Prithviraj Sukumaran playing the antagonist. The film is currently under production and is scheduled to release around Sankranthi 2027. She is also working on the second season of the web series Citadel.