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Priyanka Chopra on 'Born Hungry' and Her Production Journey
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a famous actor and producer.
She recently produced a documentary called 'Born Hungry' about a chef named Sash Simpson.
Sash was abandoned in India as a child, adopted in Canada, and became a successful chef.
Priyanka wanted to tell his story because it moved her.
She also likes to produce films that give new filmmakers a chance.
As an actor, she enjoys challenging herself with different types of roles.
She hopes her production company can be a home for bold storytellers.
Priyanka is also working on Hollywood films and wants to bring the same variety to her international work as she did in Bollywood.
Priyanka reflects on her early struggles in Bollywood, feeling lost and isolated as an outsider.
This experience shaped her empathy and her approach to producing films that focus on marginalized stories and new filmmakers.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas produced the documentary 'Born Hungry' about chef Sash Simpson's life.
The documentary traces Sash's journey from being abandoned in India to his success in Canada.
Priyanka's production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, collaborated with Melbar Entertainment Group.
She aims to support marginalized stories and give opportunities to new filmmakers.
Priyanka hopes the documentary will help Sash find answers about his birth family.
- Who
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sash Simpson
- What
- Production and promotion of the documentary 'Born Hungry'
- Where
- Los Angeles (interview), India (documentary setting)
- When
- 2023 (production), December 3 (interview)
- Why
- To amplify Sash Simpson's story and provide opportunities for marginalized filmmakers
Key facts
- Documentary Title
- Born Hungry
- Production Companies
- Purple Pebble Pictures, Melbar Entertainment Group
- Documentary Subject
- Sash Simpson
- Streaming Platform
- JioHotstar
- Priyanka's Production Focus
- Marginalized stories, newcomers, personal resonance
- Priyanka's Acting Career
- Variety in genres, challenging roles
- Priyanka's Recent Film
- Varanasi
- Priyanka's Hollywood Ambitions
- More diversity and growth
Quotes
Priyanka Chopra
Actress and producer
“I didn't know why I was gravitating towards filmmakers and stories that were maybe marginalised or told that they're not what is expected... As I'm talking about it, I think it does come from the fact that when I joined the industry, I didn't have it. I was trying to navigate this crazy movie industry by myself with my parents, who were doctors and who also had no idea about the business. And I kind of felt really lost.”
NDTV
“As a producer, I'm empathetic, and our ethos is a lot around wanting to give opportunities to newer filmmakers or filmmakers that want to achieve something that they haven't been able to or are kind of hitting a wall somewhere. My production side kind of comes from what personally moves me.”
NDTV
