Priyanka Chopra on facing racism 🙎🏻‍♀️💯

Experiences of Racism and Colorism

Priyanka Chopra discusses her experiences with racism and colorism, including being called a “Black Cat” and “Dusky.” She questions why such labels are used in countries where many people are naturally brown.

She argues that the preference for lighter skin persists due to colonial-era attitudes. In her view, the influence of the British Raj has shaped beauty standards and social equity for far longer than is often acknowledged.

Impact on Self-Image and Personal Growth

Chopra reflects on how, as a child/teen, these insults affected her self-image. She believed she was dark-skinned and felt she wasn’t pretty enough, concluding that she would need to work harder.

Over time, she emphasizes personal growth through education and learning, explaining that it helped her overcome internalized beliefs and challenge inherited stereotypes.

Presenters / Contributors

• Priyanka Chopra