Priyanka Chopra: I don’t let anyone pull me down

Desi girl Priyanka Chopra has made a name for herself globally. The actor is now also producing movies. The actress recently spoke with a sore throat and said, “I usually don’t sound so sexy. Aaj meri awaaz thodi nasaaz hai (My voice is a little bad today).”


Priyanka Chopra talks about her doctorate degree and said, “Mom aaj bahut khush hongi, and I think my dad only made it happen! Because it was their life’s dream for me to become a doctor. And then I didn’t’. My dad would have been most excited [today].”


Talking about higher studies and education the actress said, “I never wanted to be a doctor, anyway! I had blood phobia and would faint [at the sight of blood]. I like numbers and physics, and wanted to be an engineer more than anything. I’ve been offered honorary doctorates before, a couple of times. But, this was from the International University. Bareilly is my hometown, it’s where my roots are. That’s what’s more special... There was no way I couldn’t have been a part of it. My mom and brother are coming [for the ceremony in Bareilly], and it’s gonna be a whole family affair.”


When asked how it feels to be the top-rated actress along with two men on the list and to be the only lady, “Being the only woman there, that’s bittersweet for me. I’m proud of the fact that I’ve had the achievements I’ve had, which puts me in that position, and I have that power, on par with a lot of my male colleagues. I work really hard. I don’t take chhuttis or vacations or off on New Years. Since I’ve come to India, I’ve only been working. And I’m rewarded for it. I also live my life in two countries. It’s really difficult. But, at the same time, it makes me feel like... looks at the disparity! You know the disparity that we keep talking about, it’s still there.”


When asked about the rumours of the actress charging a couple of crores to perform at an award function, “Oh my God! If I’m made to feel guilty about it, then what will happen to those boys (Actors)? The boys who for seconds take crores. I don’t pay attention to such... what’s that word... Good riddance to bad rubbish. My work matters, my achievements matter, and I don’t let anyone pull me down.”