Priyanka Chahar Choudhary reveals the REAL reason behind not cashing in on Bigg Boss 16 fame: I developed social anxiety

Priyanka Chahar Choudhary initially rose to prominence with her role in ‘Udaariyaan’ and gained widespread recognition as a contestant on ‘Bigg Boss 16.’ Despite her initial popularity, she seemed to vanish from public view after the reality show. Priyanka, who was riding high after Bigg Boss 16, made a deliberate choice to step away from television screens thereafter. Following her stint on ‘Bigg Boss 16,’ where many celebrities typically see a surge in opportunities, Priyanka took a different path, opting to stay away from television projects. Recently, she joined Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa’s podcast, where she addressed her absence from television. 

Priyanka Chahar Choudhary reveals post Bigg Boss effects

Speaking about her phase, Priyanka revealed, “There’s a reason behind it. I was a very social person before Udaariyaan. Then when I started working on Udaariyaan I was continuously working on it and I had no time to go out. I was busy shooting. I lived that kind of lifestyle for two and a half years. After that, I went inside Bigg Boss and when I came out I developed social anxiety. I was a party animal before, I used to party like mad but after Bigg Boss I couldn’t understand what was happening to me. I would ask myself that you enjoy going out for lunch, dinner, parties and meeting people but suddenly what has happened? The moment I entered a crowded place, I would start feeling weird”

She further shared, “I started to prefer going to places only where I knew people. I wanted my own time to come out of the zone. It happened to me because during Udaariyaan and Bigg Boss I was cut off from the outside world. Maybe my mind needed some peace and sanity. It was like let me get normal first and then I’ll go back. I realised that I am having social anxiety because when I go out I meet and I feel a little awkward about what I should speak but then I was like I wanted this. I managed to overcome this phase. I never said no to work. I was always open for work. But I avoided going out for social gatherings. “

On rumours working with Shah Rukh Khan

Addressing rumours of appearing on-screen with Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka chuckled, expressing her desire for the rumour to be true. She also mentioned her preference for maintaining a certain level of distance from the industry’s spotlight, opting not to be overly familiar. This candid conversation sheds light on Priyanka’s journey post-reality TV fame and her choice to prioritise personal well-being over industry expectations.

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