India, Feb. 12 -- She may be one of the few Indian stars who are popular globally today with a substantial body of work in Hollywood, but the road was not easy for Priyanka Chopra. The actor chose to walk away from Indian cinema at her peak, when she was a hugely successful and well-established movie star back home. In a new interview, the actor spoke about the decision and how tough it was initially for her in the West.

Speaking to Variety, Priyanka recalled the time she made her debut in the West, initially as a singer. "To restart your career in your 30s is terrifying. I was secure. I was doing well financially. I was established. And I chose to blow it up," she said. Priyanka moved to the US around 2015, right after the release and s...