'Latin artists came to Hollywood in a group. Why can’t we?' asks Priyanka Chopra

Actor says she wants Indian and other Asian actors to be represented globally

Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra, who has done some bold scenes in the American series Quantico, says she doesn’t like to sensationalise stories into sexuality.

Asked about the apprehension she faced while doing bold scenes, Priyanka said, "I haven't done anything more than what is shown here in Hindi films. I am an actor and I don't like sensationalising stories into sexuality... so, it just becomes a big deal. I have my limitations and people over there know that. In Hollywood, I have only done what I have done in Hindi films. I keep my standard the same for everything."



Priyanka is now set to make her Hollywood debut with Baywatch, as the antagonist Victoria Leeds. So what's the general scenario in Hollywood and Bollywood for female actors?
"I feel the world is male-dominated, whether it's in India or abroad. Outside India, there is also same fight of equality for women as much as it is here in India,” responded the actor. “The entire world, over the years, has told women that they are second class citizens. Even in films, male actors are given reverence but with female actors, we have reached a stage where they have crossed Rs100 crore-mark at the box office. It was achieved by Kangana Ranaut and it is the biggest achievement."



Priyanka highlighted that earlier, women-centric films never got good openings. "My film Fashion and Mary Kom did extremely well at the box office. Today, female actors are having the best time in the film industry. In the coming years, there are chances that female-centric films touch the Rs200 crore mark but for that, the audience's mindset has to change,” she opined. “People should come and watch good films and not think whether it's a male or female-centric film."

The actor also revealed that her Baywatch character was originally written for a man and that she wants Indian and south Asian talent to be represented in globally. "We are one-fifth of the world but very few Indian actors are seen internationally. So, I want to take on roles which are not written for Indian actors,” she stated. “Slowly actors like Dev Patel are changing trends. Ten years back, there was a phase when a lot of Latin artistes like Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and more. They all came in a group. So why can't we?”

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