I wanted it to be very classic: Priyanka

Actor Priyanka Chopra (right) is making waves in Hollywood, from playing the lead in the American show Quantico, signing on as the villain in the Baywatch movie and presenting an award at the Oscars on Sunday. What’s better is how amazing she looked during the Oscars.

Priyanka, who chose a Lebanese designer’s pristine white ensemble for her Academy Awards appearance, says she wanted to turn up at the gala in a pretty, feminine and a “very classic” gown.

She looked stunning in a structured cage bustier mermaid dress in white silk tulle adorned with 3D shimmering climbing flowers. The dress was a creation by designer Zuhair Murad.

“I can’t be told what to wear. So, I said to Sophia (PeeCee’s stylist), ‘It has to be a moment... the outfit. That I definitely want. It’s one of the biggest red carpets in the world. It’s super long so, I want to be comfortable for sure. And something that lasts the whole evening’,” she told eonline.com. “I wanted to make sure that it lasts all night and I wanted it to be pretty and feminine...very classic for the Oscars,” Priyanka added.Now that the Oscars are over, the actor is excited about shooting for her Hollywood debut. “Baywatch is such a big brand. I grew up watching the show. When I read the script, it was hilarious. So funny that it will be really something that people will want to watch,” she said.

But how does she handle shooting for both TV and the film? “It’s a lot of work. I am flying back and forth because I am going from Montreal to Miami to shoot for the show and the film,” said PeeCee.

I wanted to make sure that my outfit was pretty and feminine...very classic for the Oscars

Priyanka Chopra, actor