Priyanka Chopra has said that she was a ‘dreadful’ dancer during her initial career in the showbiz world. In a recent interview, the global icon recalled working with choreographer Raju Khan when he not
only yelled at her in front of everyone but also asked her to go and learn to dance.
“I was a dreadful dancer when I first started. I was not able to act and nail the choreography at the same time, plus coordinate with my co-star. It was just too many things for my 19- or 20-year-old brain,” PeeCee told Vogue Arabia.
“I was filming with Raju Khan in South Africa and missing my marks. He got so upset with me that he threw the mic down, saying, ‘You might come from a pageant, but learn how to dance before you become an actress. ’ He just walked away, and I was so embarrassed,” the actress added.
Priyanka also mentioned that in order to become a better dancer, she began to study dance and practised it for six hours a day with Katrina Kaif. She also clarified that she and Raju Khan are good friends today.
Over the years, Priyanka Chopra has delivered several hit dance tracks like Desi Girl and Ram Chaahe Leela.
Priyanka Chopra’s Upcoming Film: Varanasi
Priyanka Chopra is set to return to the Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi. The project will star Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles, with Priyanka playing a character named Mandakini. Early glimpses of the film have already generated buzz, showing her in a saree while handling a gun. The film is expected to be released in 2027.
Previously, PeeCee opened up about juggling between Bollywood and Hollywood and told PTI, “It’s been a while that I’ve been straddling this. Almost 12 years… I’ve been straddling both industries in both worlds. It’s very exciting to me to be able to work in any language and to be able to work in two of the largest film industries in the world. I love my job and I love the medium that I’ve been given, which is arts and to tell stories and to move people.”
