Priyanka Chopra Reveals True Reasons for Leaving Bollywood for Hollywood

Mumbai. Actress Priyanka Chopra has revealed the real reason behind leaving Bollywood for Hollywood. Speaking recently on a podcast, Priyanka stated that she had been feeling uncomfortable in Bollywood for some time and felt it was better to seek new opportunities rather than remain in a negative environment.

She mentioned that she took the brave decision to leave India because she dreamed of building a separate identity at the international level, similar to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and American actress Mindy Kaling. On the 'Not Skinny But Not Fat' podcast, Priyanka also recalled the early days of her career.

Having started her acting journey at the age of just 18 with the Tamil film 'Thamizhan', she said she first witnessed the true power of stardom while working with South superstar Vijay. Initially viewing the film industry merely as a means for fame and popularity, Priyanka admitted that only after working in over 70 films did she realize that acting is a serious art form.

According to Priyanka, there came a point in Bollywood when she started feeling limited in her potential. She said, 'If a person stays in a bad or negative environment for a long time, they start considering it normal, which is wrong. Therefore, change is necessary in time.'

At a time when the presence of Indian actors on the international stage was limited, she took steps onto the world stage, considering Aishwarya and Mindy as her sources of inspiration. Today, Priyanka is equally active in both Hollywood and Bollywood.

Having established herself as a global star, she conveyed the message that choosing a new path rather than getting stuck in difficult situations is the key to success. She believes that her experience of 70 films taught her something new in every project and brought her to where she is today.