Priyanka Chopra’s Father Installed Iron Bars, She Wore Dull Clothes To Avoid ‘Unwanted Attention’ In Bareilly

Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Madhu Chopra, recently opened up about a distressing phase in Priyanka’s teenage years when she returned to Bareilly after spending four years in the United States.

Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Madhu Chopra, recently opened up about a distressing phase in Priyanka’s teenage years.

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Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Madhu Chopra, recently opened up about a distressing phase in Priyanka’s teenage years when she returned to Bareilly after spending four years in the United States. Her changed demeanour, westernised fashion choices, and American accent drew significant and, at times, unsettling attention. 

When a boy crossed the fence and entered Priyanka's house

In a candid conversation with Lehren Retro, Madhu reminisced about the drastic cultural contrast Priyanka faced upon her return to India. She said in Hindi, “There was a big drama. When she reached Bareilly, the standards were very different. She had a different dressing sense, spoke with a heavy accent. We sent her to a convent school, and her father had given strict instructions never to go out alone. There were boys who would follow our car often. We started to feel a little unsafe. I told her dad, and he suggested admitting her to an army school. In between all of this, suddenly one day a boy crossed the fence and entered our house!” 

Priyanka Chopra was getting unwanted attention

The shocking intrusion into their home prompted the family to take immediate action. Recalling the frightening episode, Madhu added, “That was scary. The next day the entire house was closed off with big bars, from the boundary wall to the terrace. Leave boys, even monkeys could not enter. She was attracting unwanted attention, and as parents, we were very overtly protective. She had come after a long time and did not want any trouble happening.” 

In response to the uncomfortable attention, Madhu took it upon herself to revamp Priyanka’s wardrobe. She shopped for modest, dull-coloured clothing and ensured that her daughter refrained from wearing Western outfits while in Bareilly. 

On the work front, Priyanka is rumoured to be a part of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming project alongside Mahesh Babu, though an official confirmation is still awaited. She will next be seen in the action-comedy Heads of State, co-starring Idris Elba and John Cena.