Priyanka Chopra fell into depression after botched nose surgery

Global icon Priyanka Chopra recently revealed that she fell into a 'deep depression' after her botched nose surgery almost killed her career. After winning the Miss World 2000 title, the actor underwent surgery.

When asked about the botched surgery in a recent interview, Priyanka described it as a 'dark phase' of her life.

Priyanka went to the doctor shortly after winning Miss World—more than two decades ago—because she was having problems breathing and had a 'lingering head cold'. She stated that the doctor discovered a polyp (tissue growth) in her nasal cavity and recommended surgery to remove it.

The actress said that the doctor accidentally shaved the bridge of her nose, causing it to collapse and change her appearance, which resulted in her being fired from three films. At that stage, she was afraid that her acting career would be 'over before it even began'.

On The Howard Stern Show, Priyanka also discussed how her late father, Ashok Chopra, a doctor in the Indian Army, persuaded her to undergo corrective surgery despite her fears.

"This thing happens, and my face changes completely, and I go into a deep, deep depression. My acting career was over before it began. I was terrified of that, but my father assured me that he will be in the room during my second surgery," revealed the actress.

It's not the first time Priyanka has spoken up about her surgeries. In her 2021 book, "Unfinished", the actor claimed that she was afraid her devastated self-esteem would never 'recover from the blow'. She also stated in the book that she was encouraged to pursue additional cosmetic treatments in order to advance in her career.

In her autobiography, Priyanka said of a director/producer, "He stared at me long and hard, assessing me, and then suggested that I get a boob job, fix my jaw, and add a little more cushioning to my butt. He told me that if I wanted to be an actress, I'd need to have my proportions 'adjusted,' and he knew a brilliant doctor in LA who he could refer me to."

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