Priyanka Chopra quit a film after the director asked to see her underwear, calling it a dehumanizing moment.

Priyanka Chopra Reveals Director Demanded to See Her Underwear, Causing Her to Quit Film

Actress Priyanka Chopra recently opened up about a dehumanizing experience early in her career that caused her to quit a Bollywood film. The 40-year-old Indian actress said a director demanded to see her in her underwear during a scene where she was supposed to seduce a male character.

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Chopra said the comment from the director became a “dehumanizing moment” for her, as she felt like her art and contributions were not important. She stayed on set for two more days before ultimately walking off the project.

Transitioning to Hollywood

Years later, Chopra wanted to transition from Bollywood to Hollywood but faced pushback from industry professionals who didn’t think she could do mainstream American movies. Despite being a successful actress in India, she had to fight to be taken seriously in Hollywood.

“I’ve been picked apart — my actions, decisions have been scrutinized,” Chopra said. “I’ve learned how to protect myself by building barriers and walls. [But] now that I’ve done this for long enough, the lines are blurring for me. The public person and the real person are kind of becoming the same.”

Personal Life

Chopra married Nick Jonas in 2018 and the couple recently welcomed their daughter Malti via a surrogate.

Takeaway

Chopra’s experience highlights the importance of respecting actors and their boundaries on set. No one should be made to feel uncomfortable or dehumanized in their workplace, and it’s important for industry professionals to create a safe and respectful environment for all.

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