Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Priyanka Chopra's 'Desi' 'Last Christmas' Sparks Divided Reactions
A famous actress named Priyanka Chopra has sung a new version of the popular Christmas song 'Last Christmas'.
This song is a bit different because it has an Indian style, which is called a 'desi' twist.
It's part of a new movie called 'Christmas Karma' made by director Gurinder Chadha.
Priyanka's new song is her comeback to singing after some time.
When the song came out, some people online really liked it, but others thought it was a bit awkward and didn't like it.
The director was very happy that Priyanka supported her movie and sang the song, saying she always helps filmmakers from their community.
The movie will be out soon in different countries.
Priyanka Chopra has made a musical comeback with a desi rendition of Wham!'s 'Last Christmas'.
The song is featured in Gurinder Chadha's upcoming family musical, 'Christmas Karma'.
The film 'Christmas Karma' is set to release in the UK, Ireland, and US on November 14, and in India on December 12.
Director Gurinder Chadha shared the song on Instagram, thanking Priyanka for her support.
Netizens had divided reactions, with some calling the rendition 'cringe' while others appreciated the effort.
- Who
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- What
- Released a desi rendition of Wham!'s song 'Last Christmas' for the film 'Christmas Karma'.
- When
- The song was released recently; the film is set to release on November 14 (UK/Ireland/US) and December 12 (India).
- Where
- The song is part of the film 'Christmas Karma', which is releasing in the UK, Ireland, US, and India.
- Why
- To mark Priyanka Chopra's musical comeback and to support filmmaker Gurinder Chadha's project 'Christmas Karma'.
Netizen Reactions
Filmmaker's Perspective
Song Rendition
Netizen Reactions
Some netizens found Priyanka Chopra's 'desi' rendition of 'Last Christmas' to be 'cringe'.
Filmmaker's Perspective
Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha described the rendition as a reimagined version of the classic, hoping George Michael would have loved its playfulness.
Comeback to Music
Netizen Reactions
There was surprise and mixed reactions to Priyanka Chopra's return to singing after a significant break.
Filmmaker's Perspective
Gurinder Chadha highlighted Priyanka Chopra's support for filmmakers from their community, using her platform and singing voice to back the project.
- Artist
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- Song
- Last Christmas (Desi Rendition)
- Original Song
- Last Christmas by Wham!
- Film
- Christmas Karma
- Director
- Gurinder Chadha
- Release Date (UK/Ireland/US)
- November 14
- Release Date (India)
- December 12
Sources
Priyanka Chopra gives a desi twist to Last Christmas by Wham, netizens react
Priyanka Chopra lends ‘desi’ twist to classic song ‘Last Christmas’ for Gurinder Chadha’s new movie
Priyanka Chopra makes singing comeback with Hindi rendition of ‘Last Christmas’ for ‘Christmas Karma’ - Telegraph India
