When Priyanka Chopra spoke about being 'pushed into corners' due to politics in Bollywood; said, ‘I forgave, and moved on along time ago’

Priyanka Chopra

Back in 2023, Priyanka Chopra had finally addressed the questions surrounding her revelations on being sidelined in Bollywood, an issue she publicly acknowledged years after it unfolded.

During a press interaction in Mumbai, where she was promoting her web series Citadel, Priyanka Chopra explained why she waited so long to speak about a chapter that once forced her to look outside India for opportunities.

Priyanka Chopra's comments came shortly after her candid discussion on Dax Shepherd’s Armchair Expert podcast, where she spoke about being pushed “into a corner” and feeling “tired of the politics” in the film industry. Without naming anyone, she had mentioned that she had “beef with some people,” which contributed to her decision to move to the West. The revelations sparked wide debate. While many praised her resilience, others wondered why she stayed silent for so many years.

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Addressing this, Priyanka clarified that time, healing, and emotional clarity enabled her to finally articulate her experience. “I think, first of all, when I was on the podcast I was asked about the journey of my life. And, I spoke about when I was young when I was 10, 15, 22, 30, 40 or whatever… So I was talking about the truth of my journey and now because I was confident enough to talk about that phase of my life.”

She further elaborated that the distance from her past helped her express herself without bitterness. “I think now where I am… I was okay enough to kind of articulate what I felt. I had a very tumultuous relationship with… what occurred, I forgave, moved on a long time ago and then I made my peace with it. I think that's why it was easy for me to talk about it in an open manner in a safe space.”

On the work front, Priyanka Chopra is set to mark her comeback in Bollywood as she stars in SS Rajamouli's Varanasi. The film is touted to be a sci-fi action adventure that also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. It is expected to be released in 2027.