Priyanka Chopra’s happiest moments for the Indian Cinema!

Each year, when the National Film Award winners are pronounced, a tally is drawn between who won more Hindi or regional films? For actress-producer Priyanka Chopra, they are all, after all, Indian.

This divide between regional and Hindi cinema is uncalled for, affirmed Priyanka, whose Marathi film production "Ventilator" won three honors at the 64th National Film Awards.

"I am not a negative person. I'd like to think that finally regional cinema is getting the credit it deserves because there are too many incredible storytellers and filmmakers there. As they get opportunities, and producers back them, regional films are getting more exposure and, of course, they will do well. I don't think there should be a comparison because, eventually, we are all Indian and these are all Indian films," Priyanka said.

"I am extremely excited that Indian cinema whether it is regional or Hindi has grown leaps and bounds and it is making such incredible films. I'd like to focus more on that than dividing us," added Priyanka, who has garnered visibility in American showbiz, and spearheads the banner Purple Pebble Pictures with her mother Madhu Chopra.

Under her banner, so far Bhojpuri entertainer "Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi", Punjabi movie "Sarvann" and the Marathi film "Ventilator" have seen the light of day. More are in the pipeline: Sikkimese film "Pahuna", Marathi movie "Kay Re Rascala", Konkani film "Little Joe, Kaha Ho?" and two Bengali films "Brishtir Oppekhyayy" and "Bus Stop E Keu Nei" apart from one in Hindi.

"My reason for setting up this company was to give opportunities where opportunities were denied, or give opportunities where they were not provided... And we only do that based on content and merit," Priyanka clarified, pointing out the decision to make a Sikkimese film "because no film has ever been made in Sikkim".

And when not one but three National Awards come along for one of such projects, it is highly encouraging, told the 34-year-old.

As a young producer, she is overjoyed over the appreciation.

"We're a small production company and we are taking baby steps. I formed this company with the thought that I want to make films for new talent, new directors and actors, because I didn't have that (platform) when I joined the business as an actor. So, I wanted to be able to provide that. I am so happy that this is Rajesh's first Marathi film and he has won an award, and the film has won three (National Awards). I am excited and encouraged that content is king, eventually. As a company, we keep making films that are content-heavy and this is a great encouragement," added Priyanka, who is more emotional about "Ventilator" especially as she wanted to make it for her late father.