When Priyanka Chopra recalled reason for her exit from Bollywood
When Priyanka Chopra recalled reason for her exit from Bollywood
Priyanka Chopra recalled that she made her exit from Bollywood owing to the industry’s politics, feeling pushed aside and tired of playing the game. However, her move to Hollywood offered a fresh start and a chance to escape the cliques and power struggles she faced in India.
Priyanka, undoubtedly is one of the biggest stars to emerge from Bollywood and make a successful crossover to Hollywood. Her journey from Indian cinema to international fame has been awe-inspiring, and she has accomplished significant landmarks across various platforms, from acting to music. Yet, once the actress opened up on the reasons behind her decision to bid adieu to the Hindi film industry and take her career to the United States.
After enthralling audiences in Hindi films with her remarkable performances, Priyanka’s decision to step into the international limelight seemed like the next natural step.
Her 2012 single In My City marked her debut in the Hollywood music scene, and many assumed that scaling Hollywood was an inevitable progression after ruling Bollywood.
Over a free frank fearless conversation with Dax Shepard on the podcast Armchair Expert, Priyanka revealed the apt reason behind her move — and it was far from a typical career decision.
In the midst of the conversation, Dax Shepard asked Priyanka about the decision-making process, asking her why she would choose to put herself through the challenges of starting over in an entirely new industry.
Priyanka shot back by revealing a side of the Bollywood industry that many might not be familiar with. She shared, “she has never said this so she is going to say it because it will make her feel safe, explaining that her exit from Bollywood was driven by exhaustion from the politics within the industry.
Adding that she had people not casting her, she had beef with people, she isn’t good at playing that game, so she kind of was tired of the politics saying she needed a break.
The actress went on to discuss how, amidst this difficult phase in her career, she was contacted by Anjula Acharia, a manager at Desi Hits, who came across a video of Priyanka and reached out to her. At the time, Priyanka was in the midst of shooting for Vishal Bharadwaj’s Saat Khoon Maaf. Anjula had listened to Priyanka’s demo and asked her if she would be interested in pursuing a music career in the United States. Priyanka explained that this opportunity arrived at a time when she was already seeking a new direction outside Bollywood.
Priyanka recalled the moment with a sense of liberation, saying, “This music thing gave her an opportunity to go into another part of the world, not crave for the movies she never wanted to get but she would require to schmooze certain clubs and cliques of people. It would require grovelling and she had worked a long time by then that she didn’t feel like she wanted to do it.
For Priyanka, the opportunity to explore music in the U.S. gave her a chance to break free from the confines of Bollywood, where she felt increasingly frustrated and alienated by the internal politics.
“So, when this music thing came, she was like she is going to America,’” she confessed. Her bold decision to step into a new world without looking back reflected her determination to avoid the backdoor manoeuvring and networking games that often accompany success in Bollywood. The move was as much about personal growth as it was about professional reinvention, and Priyanka has never looked back since.
Priyanka Chopra, who had accomplished immense success in Hindi films, found herself caught in the political web of the industry, where personal rivalries and power dynamics sometimes overshadowed artistic merit. Her move to Hollywood was not just about pursuing new opportunities but about regaining control of her career and deciding on her terms what her future should look like.
Since her move to the U.S., Priyanka has enjoyed significant success in Hollywood, from acting to producing and music.
Currently, Priyanka is involved in several exciting projects, including Heads of State and The Bluff.
There are also reports suggesting that she might be part of SS Rajamouli’s much-anticipated film, which is rumoured to star Mahesh Babu, though there has been no official confirmation about her involvement in SSMB29 as of yet.
While her exit from Bollywood raised eyebrows, it also highlighted that fans felt that this change could have been because of her alleged relationship with Shah Rukh Khan.
News Edit KV Raman
