Priyanka Chopra achieved something remarkable. She did not just become a top star in Hindi cinema. She went far beyond that and carved out a significant place for herself on the global stage. Today, people widely recognize her as a true global icon. However, her journey to this status faced heavy doubt and ridicule at the start.
The Bold Move That Changed Everything
Priyanka Chopra made her official Hollywood debut in 2015. She starred in ABC's hit series 'Quantico'. This role fundamentally altered the trajectory of her entire career. It marked a pivotal breakthrough. Yet, behind that success lay a courageous decision that many industry insiders initially questioned and even mocked.
Facing the Skeptics
In a recent episode of 'The Ok Sweetie Show' podcast, Priyanka's longtime manager and representative, Anjula Acharia, shared the story. She revealed the intense skepticism she encountered when she first brought the Bollywood superstar to the United States. "People told me I was stupid when I brought Priyanka here," Anjula Acharia recalled. "Everyone was like, you can't break a brown Bollywood star in America."
Anjula Acharia admitted this criticism briefly shook her confidence. "And I was having one of my insecure moments… people are saying that I'm crazy," she said. However, a conversation with music mogul Jimmy Iovine helped her regain perspective. "And he goes, do you know everyone thought I was crazy when I wanted to launch a white rapper? His name was Eminem." This comparison provided crucial encouragement.
Making History and Building a Legacy
Priyanka Chopra proceeded to make history. With 'Quantico', she became the first South Asian woman ever to headline an American network drama series. This achievement shattered barriers and opened new doors. Following this success, she starred in major Hollywood films. These included the action-comedy 'Baywatch' and the sci-fi blockbuster 'The Matrix Resurrections'. Most recently, she appeared in the high-profile global spy series 'Citadel'.
What's Next for the Star?
The actor was last seen in Nick Jonas's holiday special, 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie'. Her focus now shifts to exciting future projects. She is set for a grand return to Indian cinema. Priyanka will star in SS Rajamouli's much-anticipated film 'Varanasi'. She will share the screen with Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film is slated for a Sankranti 2027 release.
Her Hollywood slate remains equally busy. Up next, audiences will see her in the film 'The Bluff' alongside Karl Urban. Furthermore, she will reprise her role in the second season of the global series 'Citadel'. Priyanka Chopra continues to build her legacy across continents, proving her early doubters completely wrong.
