“I Wasn’t Me”: How a Botched Plastic Surgery in the 2000s Nearly Ruined Priyanka Chopra’s Life
Priyanka Chopra courageously shared her experience with a botched face surgery in the early 2000s that led to her being called “Plastic Chopra.” The surgery, intended to remove a benign polyp from her nasal cavity, went wrong when the surgeon accidentally shaved and collapsed the bridge of her nose.
This drastic change left her feeling horrified and caused a deep depression, threatening her acting career. Although she was initially hesitant, it was her late father, a doctor, who encouraged her to undergo corrective surgery. The aftermath of the failed procedure caused her to lose film roles, and she feared her career might end prematurely.
Bollywood director Anil Sharma played a key role in restoring her confidence, treating her kindly even after demoting her from lead to supporting roles. In her autobiography Unfinished, Chopra opened up about the hurtful online trolling she faced, with people labeling her “Plastic Chopra.”
Despite these challenges, she chose to embrace her new look, saying her difference became her strength. She underwent several corrective surgeries and has since accepted her transformed appearance, no longer feeling surprised when she looks in the mirror.
Today, Chopra is proud of her unique beauty and honesty about her struggles shows her true inner strength. She also spoke openly about how she and her husband Nick Jonas faced criticism for opting for surrogacy to have their daughter.
