Recent discussions about Priyanka Chopra’s career choices have ignited online speculation about her relationships before marrying Nick Jonas. Social media users are revisiting long-standing rumors of affairs with Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, alleging these played a role in her eventual move to Hollywood.
The renewed interest stems from a Variety interview where Chopra discussed restarting her career in the U.S. at age 30, stating she “blew it up” despite financial stability and success in India. This prompted many online to point fingers at alleged extramarital affairs as the reason for her alleged “blacklisting” in Bollywood.
The most prominent claim involves Shah Rukh Khan, a married actor who co-starred with Chopra in the Don film series. Rumors spread in the early 2010s, fueled by frequent public appearances and late-night outings between the two. SRK himself addressed the situation in a 2013 interview, defending Chopra from disrespectful questioning while acknowledging her as “one of the closest friends I have.” Despite these comments, photos from Berlin clubs surfaced showing them in close proximity, and insiders claimed his wife, Gauri Khan, nearly filed for divorce before SRK reportedly banned Chopra from future projects. The two have not worked together since.
Prior to the SRK rumors, Chopra was also linked to Akshay Kumar, another married Bollywood actor. They starred in multiple hit films together, sparking similar allegations of an affair that allegedly strained his marriage to Twinkle Khanna. A director, Suneel Darshan, later alluded to “turbulence” in Kumar’s personal life during that period.
While none of these claims have been officially confirmed, they continue to circulate online. The allegations resurfaced after Chopra’s recent Variety comments about leaving Bollywood, with many implying her career decline was the result of these relationships, rather than simply a strategic decision to pursue Hollywood opportunities.
These rumors underscore the high stakes of relationships in Bollywood and the lasting impact of alleged scandals on careers and marriages. The discussion raises questions about whether professional consequences stem from personal choices or industry dynamics.
