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Priyanka Chopra never anticipated an acting career. After she won the May Queen contest at the Bareilly Club, she was on her way to stardom.

She only decided to give the Miss India contest a try after her mother sent in her pictures to take a break from studying. But, she never assumed she would win and would soon be on her way to winning the 2000 Miss World pageant.

Chopra soon decided to venture into the world of film. After starring in major Bollywood films, she received her big break when she signed onto the cast of American TV show “Quantico.”

Chopra then became the first Indian woman to star in a leading American TV drama. This major accomplishment proved that an immigrant woman of color was able to play more than just the “exotic” role.

So, we compiled a list of famous Priyanka Chopra quotes on breaking stereotypes and glass ceilings.

1 On being stylish

“I never thought I am stylish. For me, style is always a representation of what you want to wear but doing it in a unique way and expressing yourself. Every girl loves to be stylish.”

2 On financial independence

Financial independence is paramount. My mom always says that when a woman is financially independent, she has the ability to live life on her own terms. I think that was the soundest advice that I ever got. No matter where you go in life or who you get married to, you have to be financially independent – whether you use it or not.”

3 On breaking stereotypes placed on women of color

“Black, brown, white, yellow – why are we always talking about colors? I’m a girl. I believe in a global community.”

4 On looking up to other women

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“I would say Michelle Obama (is the woman I admire the most). I think she’s aspirational, super cool, still at it – and at the same time just real, you know.”

5 On believing in yourself

“I believe in myself and my art so much. I’ve always trusted destiny. Wherever it takes me, I just work damn hard at the opportunity.”

6 On confidence

“I taught myself confidence. When I’d walk into a room and feel scared to death, I’d tell myself, ‘I’m not afraid of anybody.’ And people believed me. You’ve got to teach yourself to take over the world.”

7 On breaking stereotypes placed on women

“You can be an absolute woman and also be smart and tough and not lose your femininity.”

8 On shattering glass ceilings

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“Don’t try to squeeze into a glass slipper. Instead, shatter the glass ceiling.”

9 On philanthropy

“To be a philanthropist, you don’t have to be Nelson Mandela. You just have to look around you and ask, ‘What little bit can I do? Whose life can I touch?'”

10 On learning from your mistakes

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“I think it’s great to be flawed. I am hugely flawed, and I like it this way. That’s the fun of life. You fall, get up, make mistakes, learn from them, be human and be you.”

11 On learning to become an expert

“I don’t come from a film background. I haven’t learned anything about films or film-making. But I have a thirst to know everything about my profession. I want to learn about cinematography, about editing, about music recordings, about post-production. So when people in the know talk, I willingly listen.”

12 On ambition

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“Ambition is a word associated with women negatively. People say, ‘She’s too ambitious.’ Why is that a bad thing?”

13 On advancing in your career

“My career is the sum of the decisions I have made. Everyone can work hard, but I work on my own terms. I stand my ground, and once I have committed to anything, I give my 150 per cent. I don’t take my work for granted, ever. I know that, forget me, no matter where anyone is, everyone is dispensable. Why would I think I am indispensable then?”

14 On being an inspiration

“When I grew up in America, I didn’t see anyone who looked like me on TV. I feel overwhelmed with the things that people have said to me. When I meet Indian Americans who’ve lived here all their lives, it’s overwhelming people holding me and crying. Someone said to me, ‘Thank you for making us relevant.’ It’s such a big thing.”

When making the transition from Bollywood to Hollywood, Chopra made sure her roles weren’t the stereotypical portrayals of Indian women. Through this,  Chopra broke out of the boxes women of color are usually placed into and gave younger girls someone to look up to.

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