In a heartfelt interview on the Something Bigger show, Madhu Chopra, mother of Global Star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, shared candid insights into the personal costs behind her daughter’s extraordinary success. Madhu described her son Siddharth as the “collateral damage” to Priyanka’s meteoric rise, explaining that the family dynamics shifted heavily during those formative years. With her late husband Dr. Ashok Chopra occupied by his work as an Army doctor, Madhu devoted most of her time to supporting Priyanka’s early career in modeling, pageantry, and Bollywood.

“Siddharth was the collateral damage to all of Priyanka’s success because their dad was working, I was with Priyanka, and he just grew up on his own. He was a teenager at that time,” Madhu said emotionally. She admitted reflecting on these choices brings mixed feelings: “When I think about it, these are certain things that you had to deal with.” Despite the challenges, Madhu emphasized counting blessings, noting how both her children—Priyanka and Siddharth (who married in 2024)—continue to love and care for her deeply.

Madhu highlighted the stark differences in her children’s routines, crediting Priyanka with inheriting her strong work ethic. An early riser herself (up at 5:30 a.m.), Madhu shared that Priyanka often starts her day as early as 4 a.m. when work demands it, while Siddharth tends to wake up later, around 8:30 a.m. She proudly pointed out how both siblings absorbed the value of hard work balanced with family time—a principle she instilled by giving undivided attention to her children whenever possible.

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In previous conversations, including one on Dr. Stuti Khare Shukla’s YouTube channel, Madhu detailed juggling her own medical practice, household responsibilities, and Priyanka’s career management. She always prioritized being fully present for her kids when with them, believing this approach helped shape their discipline and appreciation for life. Both parents, former Indian Army doctors, set a foundation of dedication that clearly influenced Priyanka’s global journey from Miss World to Hollywood success.

Madhu’s reflections offer a poignant reminder of the unseen family sacrifices often behind celebrity triumphs, underscoring love, resilience, and gratitude in equal measure.

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