Priyanka Chopra Jonas lauds 'Obsession', says Hollywood's barriers are falling
Los Angeles, June 24
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who was last seen in 'The Bluff', has shared her opinion on becoming a producer, and how she desires to expand her career in the U.S.
The actress also cited the low-budget horror smash hit 'Obsession' as a marker of how barriers to entry for talent and filmmakers have fallen, reports 'Variety'.
She attended the Cannes Lions conference on Wednesday, and said, "I feel like if you have an idea, shoot it, put it on YouTube, and it can become 'Obsession,' the movie that just came out".
"What a wonderful time to be an entertainer, to be in the entertainment business, because ideas are your currency", she added.
As per 'Variety', that wasn't always the case. Priyanka has been building a career in Hollywood for the last decade, said she faced some challenges when she got into film because she had no connections.
She said, "My parents were doctors, so none of us had any idea how to navigate film. It used to be such a niche industry when I first started. If you wanted to get into filmmaking, you had to figure out what department you wanted to be in".
She also recalled being told early in her career that Indian cinema would "never be as global as Hollywood because we're not English-language, and not everybody understands whatever language our movies might be in, whether Hindi, Telugu, Marathi or anything else", she said.
She said she started her production house to support "new filmmakers, or filmmakers who have great ideas but don't have the ability to open doors that I may be able to open". The actress, who is coming off a pair of streaming hits 'Citadel' and 'Heads of State', also spoke candidly about wanting to take her English-language career to the next level.
"In my Hindi-language career, I've worked with all the best filmmakers and the best actors, I've told amazing stories and done a variety of genres. Whereas in America, in Hollywood, in my English-language work, I haven't really done that as much", she added.
She credited streaming services, and the pandemic, for pushing audiences to explore content from around the world.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I wish Priyanka would focus more on Indian cinema. She is a huge star here, but now she's chasing Hollywood validation. Global success is great, but we miss her in Hindi films.
I'm from the UK, and I think Priyanka is a trailblazer! It's inspiring to see someone from India break these barriers. Her point about digital platforms leveling the playing field is spot-on.
Love that she's producing new voices! But the 'Obsession' example feels odd—it's a controversial film. Still, her vision for democratising storytelling is exactly what we need. 👏
She's right—streaming changed everything. My mom watches Korean dramas, my nephew binges Spanish shows. India's content is finally getting its due respect globally. PC is a real ambassador!
As an American, I admire her hustle. But I'll be honest—her Hollywood roles often feel underwritten. Hope she gets more substantial parts like she did in 'The Sky Is Pink'. She deserves it.
I respect that she's honest about not having the same range in English films yet. It's refreshing to see a global star admit they're still growing. Arre, and
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