Priyanka Chopra is one of the most successful and popular actors in the world. She has won accolades for her work in Bollywood, Hollywood, and music. But her journey to fame was not easy. She faced many challenges and obstacles in her career, especially in her home industry.
In a recent podcast, Priyanka revealed that she left Bollywood because she was tired of the politics and had beef with some people who tried to push her into a corner. She said that she was not being cast in the kind of movies she wanted to do and had trouble finding the right opportunities.
Many people speculated that Priyanka was referring to Karan Johar, one of the most influential filmmakers and producers in Bollywood. Karan and Priyanka had a bitter fallout in 2012, when rumours of Priyanka’s affair with Shah Rukh Khan, Karan’s close friend and Gauri Khan’s husband, were doing the rounds.
According to some reports, Gauri Khan was unhappy with Priyanka’s closeness with Shah Rukh and asked her friends, including Karan, to boycott Priyanka. Karan allegedly tried to sabotage Priyanka’s career by spreading negative stories about her and not working with her. He also took digs at her on social media and his talk show.
Priyanka’s manager Anjula Acharia also claimed that some prominent people in Bollywood tried to talk her out of working with Priyanka and said that she was wasting her time on a talentless actor. Priyanka’s friend also defended her and said that she had done nothing wrong and that if these women were insecure about their relationships with their husbands, they should sort it out with them at home.
Priyanka did not respond to these allegations directly but maintained her dignity and grace. She said that she did not need anyone’s approval or validation to do what she loved. She also said that she had a lot of respect for Shah Rukh and Gauri and that they were like family to her.
Priyanka decided to take a break from Bollywood and focus on her international career. She signed a deal with Universal Music Group and released her first single ‘In My City’ in 2012. She also landed the lead role in the American TV series ‘Quantico’ in 2015, which made her a global star.
Priyanka also made her mark in Hollywood with movies like ‘Baywatch’, ‘Isn’t It Romantic’, ‘The White Tiger’, and ‘Matrix 4’. She also produced several projects under her banner Purple Pebble Pictures. She married American singer Nick Jonas in 2018 and became one of the most celebrated couples in the world.
Priyanka did not completely cut off ties with Bollywood though. She returned to India to do films like ‘Bajirao Mastani’, ‘Jai Gangaajal’, ‘The Sky Is Pink’, and ‘Jee Le Zaraa’. She also patched up with Karan Johar and appeared on his show again. She said that she had no hard feelings for anyone and that she was proud of her roots.
Priyanka Chopra’s story is an inspiration for many aspiring actors who want to make it big in the entertainment industry. She proved that talent, hard work, and perseverance can overcome any obstacle. She also showed that one can be successful in multiple domains without compromising on one’s identity or values. -@iambollywoodbaba
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