Priyanka Chopra on ‘The Activist’ controversy: I’m sorry that my involvement in this disappointed many of you – Times of India

Priyanka Chopra took to instagram to enquire ‘The Activist’ Controversy. Sharing the post, she wrote, “Over the past week I have been impressed by the power of your voice. At its core, activism is driven by cause and effect, and when people come together to speak out about something. come, there is always an effect.

You have been heard.

The show went wrong, and I’m sorry that my participation in it disappointed many of you. The intention was always to capture the attention of the people behind the ideas and to highlight the impact of the actions and causes they tirelessly support. I’m pleased to learn that in this new format, their stories will be the highlight, and I’m proud to collaborate with partners who put their attention on the ground and know when it’s time to pause and reevaluate. Is.”

He continued, “There is a global community of activists who fight every day and shed their blood, sweat and tears to bring about change, but more often than not, they are rarely heard or acknowledged. Their work is so important And they deserve to be recognized and celebrated, too. Thank you to each and every one of you that you do.”

For the uninitiated, “The Activist” is a series that has received a backlash on social media since its announcement. Reportedly, it will now be shot as a documentary. The previous format was supposed to be like a planned reality competition show.

Netizens slammed the show for its mix of activism and competition and raised their voice against it. Priyanka Chopra, sub-teacher And Julianne Moore was announced as the host of the series.