Priyanka Chopra shook things up on the July cover of InStyle magazine [1] wearing a sari. The stunning actress proudly showed off her Indian heritage in a gorgeous gold Tarun Tahliani sari, and apparently, she even dubbed the shoot "Indian Summer." Being a proud Indian woman in fashion [2], you better believe I sat up a little straighter when I first realized she was wearing the sari for her cover shoot, because it's honestly such a rare sight to see.

In the magazine, Priyanka explained her love for the traditional Indian outfit, saying, "Saris are my favorite [3]. My problem is when it comes to Indian fashion, there are always these shiny, sequined, over-the-top Christmas-tree outfits. Those are not the saris I wear. I grew up with my mother wearing saris to the hospital, as a doctor. She'd wear these beautiful ones made of French chiffon, with a bindi over here," she said while pointing to her forehead. "And the nape of her neck would smell like Dior's Poison. That, to me, was a modern woman. And that's what I want to show the world. Indian designers make such incredible clothes that are inspired from beautiful embroidery and patterns." All I have to say to that is yes, yes, and YES!

Read on to see more photos from the gorgeous shoot.

Priyanka Chopra on the July Cover of InStyle

Wearing a gold Tarun Tahiliani sari.

Wearing a Sabyasachi Calcutta sari, bra, and belt. She accessorized with a Sanjay Kasliwal ring.

Wearing a J.Crew shirt, Tarun Tahiliani skirt and undershirt. She accessorized with a Chanel necklace, Sanjay Kasliwal ring, and Manolo Blahnik heels.