Updated On: 20 February, 2026 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Priyanka Chopra reveals she never intended to leave Bollywood but felt limited and was pushed to explore Hollywood. However, she is now excited to make her comeback with SS Rajamouli's Varanasi

Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra started her career in Indian films in the early 2000s and carved a niche for herself. However, the concepts of nepotism, lobbying, and camps affected her career, and the diva has been vocal about being denied opportunities in Bollywood. With her sheer perseverance, she has now made a mark in Hollywood as well. In a recent interview during The Bluff promotions, the actress recalled how she was pushed to look for opportunities outside of Hindi cinema because she felt limited here.
In a recent interview with Firstpost, Chopra reflected, “I don’t think I ever wanted to leave Bollywood. I felt limited for many reasons when I was working in Hindi films. I was being pushed into… I was looking for opportunities that felt exciting to me as an artist, and I ended up working in America. After 12 years, I am finding the momentum in choosing work.”