Education has always been very important to me. It means you don't have to depend on anyone else. Priyanka Chopra dependeducationimportant Change image and share on social
When I was in school, you never saw anyone who looked like us that was on TV. And that was really weird for me because there's so many people of South Asian descent in America - in the world. Priyanka Chopra americaasiandescent Change image and share on social
Bollywood is not a stepping stone to the West. I am extremely picky and in no hurry to sign a Hollywood film. I am only greedy for great roles; language and country is no barrier. And yes, I'll always be a Hindi film star first. Priyanka Chopra barrierbollywoodcountry share on social
I have a very eclectic taste when it comes to music. Priyanka Chopra eclecticmusictaste Change image and share on social
It's almost negligible sleep and insane amounts of plane rides, but I'm doing it. Your body is screaming out to you to not abuse it so much, but I love what I do in my Hindi films as well as with 'Quantico,' and I want to be able to balance both. Priyanka Chopra abuseamountbalance share on social
If two of your films don't do well, people say you're out in the cold and your career is over. One film does well, and you've had the best year of your life! I don't believe in all that's written. Priyanka Chopra careercoldfilm Change image and share on social
I taught myself confidence. When I'd walk into a room and feel scared to death, I'd tell myself, 'I'm not afraid of anybody.' And people believed me. You've got to teach yourself to take over the world. Priyanka Chopra afraidbelieveconfidence share on social
Art should not be bound by barriers or language. The Hindi film industry is a testament to that. We speak only Hindi, but we premiere in Germany and Japan. Our films do phenomenally well there. We transcend the barriers of language and culture. We welcome you in. I think that's what art should be, and I hope America reaches that place. Priyanka Chopra americaartbarrier share on social
I think there's a social responsibility that comes with a public platform. Because of the position that I've been put in, I think it's important to use my voice to do as much as I can. Priyanka Chopra haveimportantplatform Change image and share on social
When I became Miss World, I couldn't believe I had won it. I used to sleep with my crown because I was scared someone would steal it. In a minute, the world changed for me. Priyanka Chopra changecrownminute Change image and share on social