When Priyanka Chopra revealed she faced ‘complete rejection’ in Bollywood

Global icon Priyanka Chopra had an excruciatingly difficult journey in Bollywood at the beginning.

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Her career as she faced overwhelming rejection from most directors.

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During her interview to Simi Garewal in 2006, Priyanka revealed how ‘broken’

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She was, and yet she emerged stronger than ever as she managed to overcome each obstacle.

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I made so many mistakes. I walked a tightrope every moment I was here.

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The first couple of years was really bad, because I did not trust anyone.

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I had a phase where none of my films were starting and I was wondering what was I doing here.

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I was close to going back to college. And then Andaaz happened.”

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Andaaz is a 2003 romantic drama, which starred Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta and Priyanka.

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