Challenging Uncertainties and Achieving Dreams | Priyanka Chahar Choudhary | TEDxSydenhamCollege

28 Aug 2024 (4 months ago)

Early Life and Family Background

(1m40s) Originally from Jaipur, now living in Mumbai to pursue dreams.
(1m51s) Continues to chase dreams in Mumbai.
(1m57s) Completed schooling and college in Jaipur.
(2m3s) Comes from a military family; grandfather, father, sisters, and brother all served in the army.
(2m16s) Only one in the family in the entertainment field.
(2m19s) Family environment was serious and disciplined, but there was a need for fun.
(2m56s) Belongs to a middle-class family with six siblings, considering it a small family.
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary found her family home to always feel too quiet, even after her sister got married. (3m12s)

Her father, an ex-army man, instilled discipline in his children by making them wake up at 5 am for jogging, regardless of the weather. (3m45s)
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, being the eldest, felt embarrassed jogging with younger children but now misses her father's training as she goes to the gym by herself. (4m8s)
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary's father used to make her and her siblings drink healthy juices, like spinach and carrot, which they disliked at the time but now she misses and understands the importance of. (4m32s)
After performing well in 10th and 12th grade, her father, while not upset, had higher expectations for her marks. (6m10s)
While in college, Priyanka's phone was taken away to help her focus on her life instead of scrolling. (6m40s)

Priyanka Chahar Choudhary was unfamiliar with the concept of events and had only ever experienced life in an army cantonment area. (7m22s)
She decided to pursue event work due to a desire to do something different and earn extra money, as she was eager to be proactive and not solely rely on her studies. (8m1s)
Despite applying for jobs previously without success, she received and accepted an opportunity in the events field, which led to her first anchoring role a week later. (8m23s)
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary decided to try a job opportunity despite her lack of formal education and need for money. (8m40s)

Despite her nervousness, she decided to take the opportunity to speak, as she believes in facing her fears and not letting opportunities pass by. (1m19s)
She encourages everyone to seize opportunities without fearing judgment or failure, emphasizing the learning experience. (9m15s)
Despite feeling scared and lost at the event, Priyanka received guidance from a man who advised her to speak naturally. (9m40s)
After speaking, the speaker felt relieved and happy, realizing that they had been unnecessarily afraid. (10m3s)

The speaker's entry into acting began with a call for a German movie audition. (10m41s)
At the audition, the speaker felt intimidated by the many beautiful girls present, who were also vying for the role of an Indian princess. (11m2s)
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary received a call back for a second round of auditions two to three days after her initial audition. (11m24s)
In the third round of auditions, someone Choudhary considered a close friend questioned why she was attending the audition because they believed the auditioners were seeking an "Indian princess" and not a "dark princess". (11m36s)
She was once selected for a VJ role on a regional channel but her father initially refused to let her do it. (13m3s)

Choudhary was subjected to body shaming and told to eat more. (12m38s)
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary believes that body shaming and color shaming are unacceptable and should not be tolerated. (12m47s)

After Priyanka Chahar Choudhary persisted and explained her position, her father agreed to let her take the VJ role. (14m1s)
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary's parents came from a small town and were not very broad-minded. (14m19s)
Choudhary's father gave her permission to pursue her dreams, a decision she is grateful for. (14m29s)
After getting permission from her father, Choudhary's acting journey began. (15m0s)
Although her father's dream was for his children to have government jobs, Choudhary is also happy pursuing her own path. (5m33s)

Priyanka Chahar Choudhary believes individuals should possess a hunger to achieve their dreams and strive for more in life. (15m39s)
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary persevered through years of unsuccessful auditions in Mumbai, remaining determined to pursue acting. (15m59s)
Despite facing setbacks, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary decided to shift her career to makeup but emphasized the importance of trying to avoid future regrets. (16m37s)
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary was initially pursuing a career in makeup but her passion remained in acting. (16m45s)
She got a lead role in a show a month after she started giving auditions. (17m0s)
Priyanka believes that it is important to have a desire to learn something new every day. (17m26s)
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary believes that hard work is essential for success and that a pattern exists between effort and results. (19m33s)
She observed this pattern in her own life, noticing that her level of hard work in school directly correlated with her academic performance. (19m40s)
She encourages others to consistently put in 110% effort while pursuing their dreams, acknowledging that failure is acceptable and encouraging perseverance. (19m59s)

The speaker has always desired to achieve a level of success where their parents would be introduced as their parent, rather than them being introduced as their parent's child. (18m7s)
The speaker believes that parents experience immense joy and pride when their children achieve success and are recognized for their accomplishments. (18m31s)
The speaker emphasizes the importance of accepting failures as an inevitable part of pursuing success, highlighting that embracing failures is crucial for achieving success. (18m58s)