10 Untold Facts About Priyanka Chopra
An aeronautical engineer
Before entering the Miss India pageant, Priyanka aspired to study aeronautical engineering or criminal psychology.
Faced racial bullying in the U.S.
During her teenage years in the U.S., she was bullied and called names like “Brownie” and “Curry” due to her Indian origin, which led her to return to India.
Close to her late father
Priyanka had a deep bond with her father, Dr. Ashok Chopra. She even got “Daddy’s lil girl” tattooed in his handwriting on her wrist after his passing.
Knack for singing
Music runs in her family — her father was a singer in the army. PeeCee inherited his love for music, which led her to release English singles internationally.
A global philanthropist
She supports education and gender equality through her Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education and is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador too.
Not the first choice for Quantico
ABC producers were hesitant to cast her initially because they hadn’t seen an Indian woman lead an American TV show. Her audition tape, however, blew them away.
Almost turned down Barfi!
The actress was intimidated by the role of an autistic girl but later said it was one of the most creatively fulfilling performances of her career.
People’s Choice Award
For her role in Quantico, Priyanka became the first South Asian actress to win this prestigious award in the U.S.
Produces regional films in India
Through her company, Purple Pebble Pictures, Priyanka promotes regional cinema and has produced award-winning films in Marathi, Bhojpuri, Punjabi & Assamese.
Turned down several Hollywood roles
Priyanka waited for a powerful, non-stereotypical role, which she finally found in Baywatch — playing the villain, a role originally written for a man.
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