Vir Das Triumphs with Netflix EMMY Win, Priyanka Chopra's Congratulations Sparks Grammar Debate

In a recent turn of events, renowned actor and stand-up comedian Vir Das clinched the highly coveted Netflix Stand-Up Specials EMMY Award, prompting a wave of congratulations from various quarters. Notably, global icon Priyanka Chopra extended her felicitations to the accomplished actor, an act that unexpectedly thrust her into the spotlight for an unforeseen reason.

Priyanka Chopra, expressing her warm congratulations to Vir Das, went the extra mile by sending him a heartfelt note and a charming bouquet of flowers. Vir, appreciative of the gesture, graciously shared the thoughtful gifts on his social media platform. The shared photos not only showcased the lovely bouquet but also revealed Priyanka's considerate note where she conveyed her congratulations and signed off with love from herself and her team at Purple Pebble Pictures.

Thank you @priyankachopra for the flowers and for every door you’ve opened for the rest of us. You’re awesome! pic.twitter.com/WPZJ28CFCp

— Vir Das (@thevirdas) November 30, 2023

However, the sweet gesture took an unexpected turn as the note penned by Priyanka contained a grammatical error that became the focal point of online criticism. Eagle-eyed users quickly spotted the mistake, triggering a wave of trolling directed at the global icon. Specifically, the criticism centered around the use of "An Huge Congratulation" instead of the grammatically correct "A Huge Congratulation." Social media users dissected the note, with one pointing out the error and others suggesting the use of "an" instead of "a."

Priyanka Chopra, usually praised for her achievements, found herself the target of online trolls due to the grammatical oversight. Users took to social media platforms to express their opinions, with some focusing solely on the linguistic aspect rather than the intended message of congratulation. Despite the online backlash, Vir Das publicly thanked Priyanka for both the flowers and for "unlocking doors for the rest of us," emphasizing her positive impact on the industry.

Shifting the focus from the grammatical debate, Priyanka Chopra's recent professional endeavors include projects such as 'Love Again' and 'Citadel.' Notably, the actress has predominantly steered her career towards Hollywood, with no ongoing Bollywood ventures in her current portfolio. Following her marriage to Nick Jonas, Priyanka has been residing overseas, making a recent visit to India with her daughter.

- PTC PUNJABI