International diva Priyanka Chopra's Hollywood debut movie
Baywatch hit the US screens last week. Though the movie received a tepid
response, the actress is winning all with her act.
In an interview with a famous agency when the actress was questioned
about the experience of working in the west, she told, "There are huge
stereotypes about India, about Hindi films. There is a lot more awareness now
that Hindi movies are such a big industry but the stereotypes still exist.
Those are stereotypes you have to fight all the time and I guess it will only
come with educating people and having them see Indian actors in mainstream
parts, (to make them aware) that we can do this. There is no putting us in a
box. But it is going to be a struggle. There is so few of us."
She further adds, "I think they get an understanding
that Hindi films are not just about breaking into random song and dance. I
believe that in the business where there is demand, there will always be
supply. Even audiences and people who watch and consume entertainment need to
be open to seeing all kinds of people in iconic parts and not just a certain
kind of actors or people who look a certain way."
Fascinatingly, Priyanka also expressed her desire to see a
woman play James Bond or an Indian actor in a superhero movie. Priyanka says,
"I would love to see a woman play James Bond or see an Indian actor in a
superhero movie without the tag of being an Indian and just being an actor'.
That is when it will become mainstream. And not just (from India) but Indian
actors from around the world should be a part of global entertainment because
that is what the world looks like. We are one-fifth of the world's population,
there should be more representation."
Probe her if a Bond movie is up on her anvil next and she confesses,
"You never know. I am in conversation for a couple of films here and a
couple in India. I don't know if it will be a villain or not but I always look
for doing variety in the parts that I choose and I hope that is what I can
do."
Now that the actress has been managing between Hollywood and
Bollywood, one wonders how she manages. When asked, Priyanka disclosed,
"It takes a different kind of discipline. I am handling two careers in two
continents, you have to give up a lot, give up your sleep, give up having a
routine or normalcy. It is a choice you make, there is no free lunch in the
world. I want to achieve the things I have set myself to and you have to give
up (things) along the way. I am always tired and jet-lagged but I love my job
and I am grateful for it.
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