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My Role In Quantico Was Not Written For An Indian Girl: Priyanka Chopra

IANS, 08 Sep, 2017 03:52 PM
  • My Role In Quantico Was Not Written For An Indian Girl: Priyanka Chopra

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has become a global icon now. From having hit TV series to Big budget Hollywood movies, she has seen it all.

 

While talking to Cameron Bailey at Toronto International Film Festival, she shared that the role of Alex Parrish was not written for her.

 

The 'Bajirao Mastani' star also shared the difficulties women have to face in the film industry.

 

She noted, "I've had people take away films from me because I might not have agreed with them. Once I was asked not to be a part of a cast because I was too ethnic. I didn't realize how hard it was until I came to North America."

 

The actress also shared that she took the opportunity to work in Hollywood as she wanted to break the ceiling for actors that looked like her.

 
 
 

Never be ok with hearing the word no...because there will always be someone who will say "yes." I'm very proud of my first time "female" director @paakhi for having the courage to not give up, when people didn't believe this film could be made. Bravo for wanting to tell a beautiful story that may not be what people consider mainstream... but today had a world premiere on an international platform at @tiff_net, with an applause that resonated for a very long time. Tonight an audience watched this film for the first time outside of our offices at @purplepebblepictures, and told us how proud they were that a story like this was told. Thank u @madhuchopra for your keen eye. Thank you @cameronpbailey for the opportunity to share this small film and a big message with a world audience...one about children's rights, the refugee crisis, religious conversion and the affect of adult decisions on kids from the perspective of our protagonists, who are 2 young kids from a small village in Sikkim. My heart swells at the thought of people standing up and applauding our effort. This is the reason I wanted to be a filmmaker. Major feels. 🌈❤️❤️🙏🏼🙌🏼😍

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The actress walked the red carpet at Toronto International Film Festival Soiree.

 

The ' Gunday' actress kept her fans posted on social media by sharing a few pictures from the event.

 
 

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