Priyanka Chopra's dress nearly came off when she was crowned Miss World 2000

Priyanka recalls the tape used to hold up her dress had come off during her 2000 Miss World win. Photo: Angelopedia

Indian beauty queen-turned-actress Priyanka Chopra had an unforgettable moment at the Miss World 2000 stage, besides winning the pageant itself.

People spoke to the 38-year-old stylish star about outfits she had worn in the past that looked beautiful but were very uncomfortable to be in.

"In the year 2000, when I won Miss World, my dress was taped on to me. By the time I won at the end, I was sweating so much 'cause it was so stressful that the entire tape came off," recalls Priyanka, who at 18, was the fifth woman representing India to win Miss World.

"The whole time while I was doing my walk or whatever when I won, I kept my hands (in a namaste gesture), which people thought was a namaste but actually I was holding my dress up. So uncomfortable!"

Priyanka has since found success both in Bollywood and Hollywood.

Next, she will star in the film adaptation of the award-winning novel, The White Tiger, by Aravind Adiga, premiering in December.