When Priyanka Chopra’s Mom Madhu Told Her ‘Apne Aap Ko Rupaiya Samjho’ When She Was In Doubt After Qualifying For Miss India Pageant
In a recent interview, Priyanka Chopra’s mother Madhu recalls the time when the actress was in doubt after qualifying for Miss India Pageant!
Priyanka Chopra’s journey in Bollywood started after becoming the winner of the Miss World pageant in 2000. Before this, she also emerged as Miss India 2000 runner-up when she was just 18- years old. But do you know when PeeCee got qualified for Miss India Pageant, she was in doubt about entering the pageant, leaving her studies and was not confident about herself? Her mom Dr. Madhu Chopra made this revelation in a recent interview.
Speaking with Supriya Paul for her show ‘Phir Ziddi Hi Sahi’ Madhu recalled the time when her daughter was unsure about going for Miss India Pageant. The actress mom, who has been her biggest support system, said, “Priyanka ko Miss India mein jaana tha, toh ghar mein hamara bawaal ho gaya. Ki yeh padhne mein itni achchi hain, why do you want to take her out off school, distractions kyu daal rhi ho iske mind mein?.” ALSO READ: Madhu Chopra On Raising Daughter Priyanka Chopra To Become A Confident Individual: ‘Tantrums And Abuse Were Never Allowed’
Further, talking about how Priyanka got nervous after her selection, Madhu added, “Toh maine bithaya, Priyanka bhi gabhra gayi ki main select toh ho gayi, toh she also was nervous... she said, "Mom, I don't think I will be able to do that." Hum usko bithaye or bole, beta this is an opportunity very few girls get. It's an opportunity. You want to grab it? Do something about it? Karlo. Warna wapis school to jana hi hai, woh kahi nahi gaya, hum log ghar pe hi hai. Tum school jaogi hi jaogi. But ye opportunity agar pass kar jao, nikal do, toh you never know if it will ever come back again.”
She even revealed the advice she gave to the actress to succeed in her life. Madhu Chopra mentioned that she asked Priyanka to consider herself worth a quarter of a rupee so that the world would consider her the same. “Priyanka ko main ek hi phrase bolti thi, tum apne aap ko chavanni manogi, chavanni jaise behave karogi, toh duniya tumhe chavanni jaise treat karegi, apne aap ko rupaiya samjho, bada samjho, rupaiya jaisa behave karo… be proud. Toh duniya tumhe… perception ki baat hai,” she further stated.
Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra is in India with her husband Nick Jonas, and daughter Malti. She was recently seen at the star-studded launch of NMACC event. The desi girl is currently busy promoting her upcoming web series Citadel in India.