Madhu Chopra shares how she kept Priyanka Chopra safe in the industry; says, 'I used to sit on sets like a daayan'

Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Dr Madhu Chopra, recently shared insights about the actress’s early struggles in Bollywood and how she ensured her daughter's safety in the industry. In an interview with Pinkvilla, she revealed that she closely monitored Priyanka’s work environment, given that they were outsiders in the industry.

"In the beginning days of her career, I used to sit on sets like a daayan (witch),” Madhu Chopra said. “She was very young and came from a very protective environment. We had heard that Bollywood wasn’t always a safe space, and she is our only daughter, so we didn’t want to take any chances.”

Madhu Chopra recalled an incident where Priyanka was asked to attend a private narration with a director who insisted that her mother step out. However, the actress immediately refused the project.

"She walked out from there and said, ‘If you cannot narrate the script in front of my mother, do you think I will do the film? No, I won’t.’ She was always very decisive, never feared losing a film, and always had a plan B," Madhu Chopra stated.