Priyanka Chopra recently spoke about her early struggles in the film industry, especially when it came to dancing. In an interview, she shared that she found it difficult to manage acting and dance performances at the same time when she had just started her career.
She said, “I was a dreadful dancer when I first started. I was not able to act and nail the choreography at the same time, plus coordinate with my co star. It was just too many things for my 19 or 20 year old brain.” She also recalled an incident while shooting in South Africa with choreographer Raju Khan. According to her, she was missing her dance marks during the shoot, which led to a tense moment on set.
Priyanka explained, “I was filming with Raju Khan in South Africa and missing my marks. He got so upset with me that he threw the mic down, saying, ‘You might come from a pageant, but learn how to dance before you become an actress. ’ He just walked away, and I was so embarrassed.” This experience, she said, made her realise the importance of improving her skills.
To work on her dancing, Priyanka started practising regularly. She shared that she trained for about six hours every day and also practised with Katrina Kaif. Over time, this consistent effort helped her become more confident and skilled as a performer. She also mentioned that she now shares a good relationship with Raju Khan.
In her career, Priyanka Chopra has performed in several popular songs such as Desi Girl and Ram Chaahe Leela, which are often remembered for their choreography and her screen presence.
Looking ahead, Priyanka Chopra is preparing to return to Indian cinema with the film Varanasi, directed by S. S. Rajamouli. The film will also feature Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. She will be playing a character named Mandakini. The project is expected to release in 2027.
Earlier, she also spoke about working in both Bollywood and Hollywood, saying, “It’s been a while that I’ve been straddling this. Almost 12 years… I’ve been straddling both industries in both worlds. It’s very exciting to me to be able to work in any language and to be able to work in two of the largest film industries in the world. I love my job and I love the medium that I’ve been given, which is arts and to tell stories and to move people.”