Bollywood is proud of actress Priyanka Chopra's foray into the music world on a global platform. Her industry friends like Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Farhan Akhtar, Riteish Deshmukh and filmmaker Kunal Kohli have wished her good luck.

"Congratulations @priyankachopra for the music thingy u r doing. from being the little girl who became miss world & made us so proud, go & rule the music world," Khan posted on Twitter. Zinta wrote: "@priyankachopra Congrats love! Am sure u will rock it! muaah!", while Kohli posted: "Isn't the news about @priyankachopra's music deal just superb! PC you're already a rock star for us!"

The 29 year old, who won the Miss World crown for India in 2000, has signed a recording deal with music company Universal Music Group and Desi Hits! a fusion entertainment platform. She will be writing and singing songs in English. Work on her album has already begun, and she is mighty excited about it.

"I've already started working on the album. It's scary but so very exciting & I'm counting on UR support as I begin this exciting new journey," posted Chopra.

She is feeling blessed with all the wishes from her friends and fans, and says she needs them all. "Music has always been a passion and now I have been given the opportunity to share it with the world. Wish me luck... THANK YOU AND a BIG HUG to all of u for ur good wishes... ill need u all to be the wind beneath my wings... as u have always been with my movies."

Chopra posted a special thank you for Khan, with whom she will be seen in one of the most anticipated films of the year — Don 2: The Chase Continues. "Thank you @iamsrk... U have always believed in me and it means so much having your support... love n respect always."