Madhu Chopra, mother of Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, frequently shares insights about her children’s upbringing. Recently, she opened up regarding her son, Siddharth Chopra, highlighting how he became the ‘silent sacrifice’ in the shadow of Priyanka’s flourishing career.
In a heartfelt conversation on the show Something Bigger, Madhu reminisced about their family dynamics, explaining how she strived to juggle her professional responsibilities with family life. She noted that during Priyanka’s rise to fame, Siddharth often found himself alone, essentially ‘growing up on his own.’
Madhu stated, “Siddharth was the collateral damage to all of Priyanka’s success because their dad (Dr. Ashok Chopra) was working, I was with Priyanka, and he just grew up on his own. He was a teenager at that time. He, I think, was collateral damage for me.”
Emotionally reflecting on this period, Madhu expressed, “When I think about it, these are certain things that you had to deal with.” She also mentioned Siddharth’s recent marriage in 2024 and remarked, “I see him struggling every day, and I feel that, okay, God has blessed you, so just count your blessings one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done. I count my blessings every day. I have two great kids who love me and care for me.”
For those unfamiliar, Priyanka and Siddharth’s late father, Ashok Chopra, and mother, Madhu Chopra, both served as doctors in the Indian Army.
Madhu further contrasted the work ethic of her children, explaining how Priyanka has adopted her early rising habits. “I am an early riser. I wake up at 5:30 a.m. and start my day. My son is not such an early riser, but he is still up by 8:30 a.m. Priyanka, depending on the kind of work she is doing, will be up at 4 a.m. if needed,” she shared.
Previously, while speaking on Dr. Stuti Khare Shukla’s YouTube channel, Madhu elaborated on how she balanced Priyanka’s burgeoning career, her medical practice, and household responsibilities, ensuring a healthy mix of personal and professional life. “When I was with them (the children), it was 100 percent children’s time. That was really good. I think that’s how they could imbibe the work ethic also—that you have to work hard if you want to achieve something and also give time to yourself, your family, and your life.”