Madhu Chopra opens up about her regret over sending Priyanka Chopra to boarding school: 'Was I a mean mother?'

Not every superstar's journey begins with glitz and glamour¡ªsometimes, it starts with tough love and heartbreaking decisions. Madhu Chopra, the proud mother of global sensation Priyanka Chopra, recently shared an emotional chapter of their lives that continues to tug at her heartstrings.

Madhu Chopra on a podcast

Speaking on Rodrigo Canelas¡¯ Something Bigger Talk Show podcast, Madhu opened up about her decision to send Priyanka to boarding school at the tender age of seven. Her candid confession struck a chord: ¡°Was I a mean mother?¡± she reflected, admitting that the choice is one she still regrets.

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Madhu Chopra on Priyanka Chopra¡¯s childhood

Madhu recalled the weekly routine she adopted to ease Priyanka¡¯s transition, saying she would hop on a train every Saturday to visit her daughter. However, this gesture, meant to comfort, only added to the adjustment challenges. Teachers even urged her to stop visiting, as it disrupted Priyanka¡¯s ability to adapt. Looking back, Madhu expressed a bittersweet sentiment: ¡°I still cry over it, but Priyanka turned out alright. She landed on her feet.¡±

This heartfelt confession shines a light on the bond between the mother-daughter duo. Priyanka often credits her mother for standing by her through thick and thin, whether it was navigating Bollywood or stepping into the international spotlight. Madhu has been a constant presence, a testament to their unbreakable bond.

From her early days in the Tamil film Thamizhan to her Bollywood debut in The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, Priyanka has carved a stellar path, now reigning supreme in Hollywood. With back-to-back projects like Heads of State alongside Idris Elba and John Cena, and the upcoming Citadel season two, she¡¯s showing no signs of slowing down.

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While Priyanka shines on red carpets and action-packed sets, Madhu¡¯s poignant admission reminds us of the sacrifices and tough decisions that often lie behind the success stories we admire. And though the regret lingers, there¡¯s no denying that Priyanka¡¯s journey¡ªfrom a boarding school kid to a global powerhouse¡ªmakes her mother's pride shine just as brightly as the star herself.

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