Priyanka Chopra: ‘I faced a lot of racism’

Priyanka Chopra recently revealed that she had faced a lot of racism while she was studying abroad. Due to which, she had to quit her high school mid way and return to India to complete her studies. “I faced a lot of racism. It wasn't everybody, but a group of people in high school”, told the Mary Kom actress.

Priyanka thinks that Indian talent deserves respect. She added, “The only different thing I did is stand my ground and say no to all those offers which would have put me in that box. I didn't want to be the exotic Indian princess who rides on elephants. I used to be asked those (stereotypical) questions all the time. Like, In India, do you go to school on elephants?' It is ridiculous sometimes to know how the perception is”.

“When Quantico happened, the only thing I told the agency was that you have to find me a path, which is ethnically ambiguous as an actor. It should have nothing to do with my race, country, and religion and to their credit, they found me one. I am playing a half- American, half- Indian FBI agent. It's a great female- driven part”, shared the Quantico actress.