Priyanka Chopra Reveals Being Replaced in Film After Contract, Director's 'Mistake' Remark

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Priyanka Chopra Reveals Being Replaced After Signing Contract: 'Director Gave You This Movie By Mistake'

Priyanka Chopra revisits an early Bollywood setback, revealing how a male co-star informed her she was cast “by mistake” and the film was reassigned despite a signed contract.

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News18•17-02-2026, 14:32

Priyanka Chopra Reveals Being Replaced After Signing Contract: 'Director Gave You This Movie By Mistake'

•Priyanka Chopra shared a painful incident at Harvard Business School where she was removed from a Hindi film after signing the contract.
•A male co-star informed her that the director made a mistake and the role was intended for 'this other girl'.
•At 22, the incident crushed her, highlighting how favoritism affected her early career.
•She initially didn't understand nepotism but noticed patterns of films being 'taken away' or roles downgraded.
•Despite setbacks, she focused on her craft, leading to a successful career, and is set to return to Hindi cinema in 2027.

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