Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has spoken candidly about her decision to move away from the Hindi film industry and pursue opportunities in Hollywood. The actress, who began her international journey with the TV series Quantico in 2015, recently shared the challenges she faced during the peak of her Bollywood career.
After spending nearly a decade building a strong presence in global entertainment, Priyanka explained that certain professional situations and strained relationships in the industry influenced her decision to look for opportunities abroad.
Priyanka Talks About Difficult Phase in Bollywood
During a conversation on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast hosted by Amanda Hirsch, Priyanka opened up about the environment she experienced while working in the Hindi film industry.
She said that during the height of her career in India, she encountered situations that made her feel restricted professionally. According to the actress, these circumstances pushed her to explore new possibilities outside the country.
Inspired by Indian Women in Hollywood
While discussing her motivation to work internationally, Priyanka mentioned that she had very few role models representing Indian actors in Hollywood at that time.
She said that actresses like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and writer-producer Mindy Kaling inspired her to explore opportunities in the American entertainment industry.
Priyanka explained that seeing limited representation of Indian actors abroad made her wonder why more performers from India were not working globally. This curiosity eventually encouraged her to take the risk of starting a new chapter in Hollywood.
“I Don’t Like Living in Filth”
Reflecting on the challenges she faced, Priyanka shared a metaphor to explain her mindset.
She said that she does not believe in “living in filth,” explaining that when people stay too long in negative environments, they can become accustomed to them. Instead, she believes in embracing change and moving forward when situations become difficult.
The actress emphasized that life often brings challenges, but people have the strength to recover, reflect, and create new opportunities.
Building a Career in Hollywood
Priyanka also admitted that when she first decided to work in Hollywood, there was no clear path for her. Despite the uncertainty, she relied on her confidence and dedication to her craft.
She said that her approach has always been simple: work hard and prove her abilities on set alongside any filmmaker or co-actor.
Today, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is considered one of the few Indian actors who have successfully built a strong presence in both Bollywood and Hollywood, appearing in international films and global streaming projects.
