Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Ishaan Khatter were among those recognized at Gold House’s annual Gold Gala 2026, held at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles. Priyanka received a special onstage award for her contributions to culture and international representation, while Ishaan Khatter was named to the Gold100 New Gold list, which recognises emerging changemakers shaping global culture.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Ishaan Khatter recognized at Gold Gala 2026

Gold House CEO and co-founder Bing Chen reflected on what their recognition represents for Indian voices in global entertainment. Speaking about Priyanka, Chen said, “Priyanka Chopra Jonas represents something much bigger than celebrity. She represents the collapse of the outdated idea that Indian stories, faces, accents, and ambitions must be translated to become global. What makes her impact so significant is not simply that she crossed industries and continents, but that she expanded the imagination of what global leadership can look like for an entire generation watching her do it in real time.”

On the emerging generation of creators, he added, “Artists like Ishaan Khatter represent the next evolution of global storytelling because they move fluidly between cultures without losing specificity. What is exciting about this new generation is that they are not asking permission to participate in global culture; they are actively defining where global culture itself is headed.”

The Gold Gala, often referred to as the Asian Met Gala, annually celebrates the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific changemakers across culture, business, sport, and entertainment.

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