Priyanka Chopra has made a much-anticipated return to music with a desi rendition of the iconic Wham! classic Last Christmas. The track is part of acclaimed filmmaker Gurinder Chadha’s upcoming family musical Christmas Karma, which releases in cinemas across the UK, Ireland, and the US on November 14, and in India on December 12.
Gurinder Chadha took to Instagram to share the song , expressing heartfelt gratitude to Priyanka for her support and generosity in backing a project close to her heart. She wrote: “This is @priyankachopra for you. One call to support the movie and she was in. Always ready to support filmmakers from our community. Using her platform and her voice (in this case even the singing one) in support of my vision. Thank you for supporting me always Pri. And so here it is… our reimagined version of @georgemofficial #LastChristmas classic with all the playfulness I hope #georgemichael would have loved.”
Since its release, the video has quickly gone viral, with fans celebrating Priyanka’s musical comeback with open hearts. Many took to social media to express their admiration, calling the track “wonderful” and “beautiful.” One user wrote, “This is unreal,” while another shared, “It’s STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL. So proud to be a part of this incredible film and Priyanka is amazing! Spreading the word!”
However, reactions have been mixed, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where some users have voiced criticism over the reimagined version of such a beloved classic. One user wrote, “What in the world is this PC? Why isn’t anyone talking about Priyanka Chopra’s poor choices in life? Did we really need ‘Last Christmas with a Desi touch’… oh man. It’s giving me the ick! Major cringe…”
Another user wrote, “PC was on a good wicket till she decided to sing Last Christmas in Hindi. Why would anyone do that when the iconic Dil Mera Churaya Kyon exists? How can anyone go past Anu Malik singing ‘Why did you break my heart, why did you go away away?’” A third comment read, “Why is Priyanka singing Last Christmas in Hindi in horrible autotune?”
why is priyanka singing last Christmas in Hindi in horrible autotune 😭😭😭😭
— kru 🍋 (@sapphic4lwt) November 7, 2025
Responding to the collaboration, Priyanka Chopra shared her perspective in an official statement: “Gurinder Chadha is a dear friend and I am so happy to support her in my little way in Christmas Karma. I hope this desi twist to a song that has long been the soundtrack of Christmas for so many of us, resonates with audiences.”
For those who may not know, Priyanka first ventured into international music in 2012 with In My City featuring will.i.am, followed by Exotic with Pitbull in 2013.
On the work front, Priyanka is gearing up for her next big project, SS Rajamouli’s Globe Trotter, co-starring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Reportedly, her first look from the film will be unveiled in the coming days, followed by Mahesh Babu’s look on November 15.
