B'day girl Priyanka Chopra unwinds with family on island

Gives IIFA Awards a miss

Priyanka Chopra, who skipped the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards this year, is ringing in her 35th birthday in style on an island with her mother, Madhu and brother Siddharth. The Bollywood actress is keeping the world updated on the celebrations through social media. The photos show PeeCee and her family surrounded by crystal waters and stunning island scenery. One glimpse into #thechopravacation even shows Priyanka making some new friends - a shark and a stingray.

 

Happy family vacaaaaayyyyy.. #Chopra'sOut ???????????????? @siddharthchopra89 @madhuchopra
A post shared by Priyanka Chopra (@priyankachopra) on Jul 15, 2017 at 2:38pm PDT

 

A post shared by Priyanka Chopra (@priyankachopra) on Jul 15, 2017 at 8:43pm PDT

 

Mermaid under the stars... #birthdayfeels?????? #thechopravacation
A post shared by Priyanka Chopra (@priyankachopra) on Jul 16, 2017 at 10:07am PDT

Family time.. #birthdayfeels???????????? @chopramm5 @Iamsidchopra @tam04sharma pic.twitter.com/hJtseueXue
- PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) July 17, 2017

Posers #birthdayvibes #thechopravacation ?????????????? pic.twitter.com/LFnb1HEsnJ
- PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) July 17, 2017

"For me, this year doing this was more important and IIFA is happening around that time. I wanted to spend time with my family because we don't get to be with each other much while juggling between Mumbai, Pune and the US. I think I deserve a five-six day break," the birthday girl is quoted as saying in an Indian Express report.

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