Mumbai, March 7 – Priyanka Chopra Jonas, a global star who has achieved success in both Hollywood and Bollywood, discussed the differences between the two industries, noting that the pace of production varies around the world.
The 43-year-old actress, who made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the spy thriller "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy" and then entered Hollywood with the 2015 thriller series "Quantico," shared that America is very specific about when and how to shoot.
"In America, we are very specific about when we shoot what and how. You have to make the most of each day on most productions, and you have a shot breakdown of how many shots you need to take. So there's a lot of pressure to make sure you get everything done," Priyanka told The Hollywood Reporter, according to femalefirst.co.uk.
She added that when it comes to Indian films, the pace tends to be a bit more relaxed.
"On Indian films, it's a little bit more relaxed. If we don't make the most of a day, it's not a big deal. We can catch up tomorrow. We also take breaks for 10 or 20 days after shooting one set piece. Then we come back to shoot the next set piece, which is why we can work on multiple movies at the same time."
The actress went on to add: "In Hollywood, you take three months to shoot everything together. I don't know how it makes logistical sense, but it works. Both industries have their own ways that work."
The actress, who has been awarded a National Award and a Padma Shri, also appreciates that her Indian fans have continued to support her after she moved to America.
The actress, who is married to singer Nick Jonas, said: "I've been incredibly blessed with amazing fans and supporters who have enjoyed my movies over the last 25 years. They have also supported me through difficult times, and they stand up for me and defend me."
"That really makes you feel like you've made a difference with your work, and that's a very powerful feeling. So I always keep them in my heart," said Priyanka, who is known for her powerful performances in films such as "Fashion," "Mary Kom," "The Sky Is Pink," "Barfi!," "Dil Dhadakne Do," "Bajirao Mastani," and "7 Khoon Maaf."
She added: "Whenever I'm making tough decisions and trying to figure out what to do next, having that support is very helpful."