India, July 5 -- Actor Priyanka Chopra has previously spoken about the scrutiny she faced over her dark complexion and slender physique during the early stages of her career. However, defying all odds, she went on to become a global star, earning recognition in both Bollywood and Hollywood. In a recent interview with Filmymantra Media, Priyanka's Kismat co-star Smita Jaykar recalled her initial reaction upon meeting the young actor and admitted she had doubts about her potential based on her appearance.

Smita recalled playing Priyanka's mother in Kismat and said, "I worked in Priyanka's initial days' film with her, Kismat. She was very thin, skinny, dark. She was introduced to me and Mohan Joshi that she would be playing our daughter. Wh...