PRIYANKA CHOPRA'S Mom Shares Her Journey Through Family, Career, and Challenges | Dr. Madhu Chopra

Nov 26, 2024

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Discover the inspiring journey of Priyanka Chopra's mom, Dr. Madhu Chopra, as she shares about family, career, and overcoming challenges.

👇 About the guest

Dr. Madhu Chopra is a distinguished ENT specialist and entrepreneur. She trained at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, and served in the Indian Army for many years. In 2009, she co-founded Studio Aesthetique, a cosmetic clinic in Mumbai. Beyond her medical career, she is also a film producer and has produced several films under Purple Pebble Pictures.

👇 Top 5 highlights

✅ The Hardest Decision as a Mother

Dr. Madhu Chopra opens up about the emotional turmoil of sending Priyanka to boarding school at the age of seven. While she thought it was the right choice for Priyanka’s development, the decision continues to evoke regret and reflection.

"I still regret it. I still cry over it... but Priyanka turned out all right. She landed on her feet."

✅ How Priyanka Entered Miss India

An unexpected nudge from Priyanka’s younger brother led to her Miss India journey. Dr. Chopra shared how they filled out the form with no expectations and overcame family resistance to give Priyanka this life-changing opportunity.

"My son brought the ad and insisted... so to chase him off, I tore a page from my register and wrote all the details."

✅ Promoting Talent Through Regional Cinema

Dr. Chopra shared her and Priyanka’s vision behind starting Purple Pebble Pictures, focusing on giving opportunities to new talent and promoting regional cinema.

"In every film, we decided to take a newcomer... because Priyanka had it rough, and she didn’t want that for others."

✅ Facing Vulnerability During Her Husband’s Illness

Dr. Chopra recounted her emotional struggles when her husband was diagnosed with cancer. Despite being a doctor herself, she felt excluded from his worries but found support in her family.

"I felt I was being kept outside... I didn’t know whether to fight it, understand it, or be angry with him."

✅ The Values That Shaped Priyanka

Reflecting on Priyanka’s success, Dr. Chopra emphasized her daughter’s discipline, resilience, and determination, qualities she inherited from her parents.

"For Priyanka, failure was never an option. She hated failure... she worked hard to ensure success."

👇 Timestamps

[00:00] Introduction

[01:09] Priyanka Chopra at Boarding School

[04:35] How Destiny Shapes Decisions

[04:54] Advice for Kids Following Dreams

[06:35] Creating a Positive Home Environment

[09:45] Lessons from the Army Life

[13:13] The Hardest Decision as a Mother

[17:47] How Boarding School Changed Priyanka

[20:32] How Priyanka Chopra Entered Miss India

[24:11] Convincing Family for Miss India