Madhu Chopra Shares Priyanka Chopra Cried While Signing Her First Film: 'There Were Big Blobs Of Tears On That Contract'

Priyanka Chopra has built an illustrious career over two decades. However, her journey to stardom began with hesitation, as revealed by her mother, Madhu Chopra, during a recent podcast.

Priyanka Chopra has built an illustrious career over two decades. However, her journey to stardom began with hesitation, as revealed by her mother, Madhu Chopra, during a conversation on Rodrigo Canelas' Something Bigger Talk Show podcast. 

Priyanka Chopra cried while signing her first film contract

Madhu shared an emotional anecdote about Priyanka’s debut in the film industry, shedding light on the actor’s initial reluctance. "There were a lot of people coming to sign films with her. But, she didn’t want to, because she wanted to study. She was a brilliant and intelligent girl. Her objective was something else. This just happened. She wanted to study science subjects, become a criminal psychologist or an aeronautical engineer. She had all those plans in her head, but destiny had other plans. So, the first film she signed, there were big blobs of tears on that contract," she said. 

Madhu further explained how she gently persuaded her daughter to explore acting. "I said just do it once during the summer, and if you don’t like it, go back to doing whatever you want. Studies don’t go anywhere. It’s an opportunity, see if you like it, no one is forcing you. I had to put the pressure on her. When she did it, she kind of liked it. But she went back to college, more offers came, and then that’s history," she added. 

Priyanka Chopra's career

Priyanka’s foray into acting began with the Tamil film ‘Thamizhan’, where she starred opposite Vijay. Her first Hindi film, ‘The Hero: Love Story of a Spy’, featured her alongside Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta. Despite her initial hesitation, she embraced her new path, leading to an extraordinary career that transcended borders. 

Over the years, Priyanka has established herself as a powerhouse performer in Bollywood and a global icon in Hollywood. Married to musician Nick Jonas, she has balanced her personal and professional life seamlessly. 

Priyanka will star in the action-comedy 'Heads of State' alongside Idris Elba and John Cena. She will also appear in the swashbuckler action drama 'The Bluff'. Additionally, she recently wrapped up filming for the second season of the hit series 'Citadel'.