Priyanka Chopra’s mom reveals actress cried after uncle opposed her Miss World contest: ‘Girls from our family don’t do…’

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As an ardent admirer of Priyanka Chopra, I find her journey from a small-town girl to a global icon absolutely captivating. Her story is a testament to the power of determination and resilience, and it’s heartwarming to know that even amidst adversity, she never gave up on her dreams.

Priyanka Chopra brought honor to the country when she claimed the Miss World crown in 2000, but her path to victory wasn’t an easy stroll. In a recent conversation, her mother Madhu Chopra disclosed that Priyanka’s uncle was initially against her participating in the beauty pageant. He said, ‘Women from our family don’t participate in such contests.’ Let me tell you more about it!

During an interview on the Something Bigger Show on YouTube, Madhu Chopra reminisced about the challenges she faced in persuading Priyanka Chopra’s late father, Ashok Chopra, to allow his daughter to travel to Mumbai for the Miss India pageant. However, it was not just her father who was hesitant; Priyanka’s uncle strongly opposed her participation in the competition. Madhu Chopra’s mother mentioned that this uncle played a significant role as the family patriarch.

Following her selection for The Sky Is Pink, they went to their residence to inform her that she needed to travel to Bombay for training. However, her brother-in-law strongly disapproved. He expressed concern that she was influencing her daughter with such ideas, stating that “girls from our family don’t do this.” After listening to him, Priyanka Chopra felt let down and tears welled up in her eyes as she had hoped her uncle would be more understanding, but he firmly refused.

After that, PeeCee’s mother conversed with her daughter-in-law and explained it was a chance, and she wouldn’t need to leave home. If it works out for her, that’s great, but if it doesn’t, she can return to school. There’s no pressure on the girl. Later on, she reminisced about how the children felt let down when Ashok Chopra didn’t back his daughter’s aspirations.

In the heat of my fandom, let me share how I’d rephrase Dr. Madhu’s words: Back then, Priyanka was knee-deep in her 12th standard studies, with board exams looming on the horizon. Persuading her dad to approve her pageant participation during her gap year was no easy feat. Priyanka and her little brother, Siddharth, pleaded tirelessly, but their efforts bore no fruit. Their father, ever-vigilant about education, reminded them that boards were no joke. He urged us both to focus solely on our studies, deeming these ‘distractions’ unworthy of attention at this crucial time.

However, her mother felt it was important for her daughter not to miss out on this chance. Consequently, she decided to relinquish her own profession to back the renowned figure.

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2024-12-04 00:22