<p>In an industry dominated by the Khans and the Kapoors, Priyanka Chopra is proud to have made her own space without the support of any guardian angel.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"I came into the movie business with no help and no one to guide me. I take pride in the fact that I am self-made and I have become tough over the years," Priyanka, whose latest film "Gunday" released Feb 14, told IANS in a telephonic interview from Mumbai.<br /><br />The 'desi girl' was born to a physician couple in the Indian Army. Her first brush with showbiz came when she stormed her way to success at the Miss World pageant in 2000. A career in movies was waiting to happen, and she was noticed with the 2003 film "Andaaz".<br /><br />In her over 10 years' association with Bollywood, she has essayed various roles and even pocketed a best actress National Award for "Fashion". But Priyanka believes she still has a long way to go in the industry.<br /><br />"There is so much more that I have to do and which I will do. As long as people watch me or want to be entertained by me, I will find ways of entertaining them as I am a performer and that is what I intend to be," said Priyanka, who has excelled in films like "Kaminey", "7 Khoon Maaf" and "Barfi".<br /><br />She is also one of the few new-age Indian actors to diversify and take up a career in singing. A trained singer, Priyanka has so far launched two singles - "In my city" and "Exotic" - and hopes to strike a balance between both careers.<br /><br />"I didn't want to be someone who gave up something to gain something else. I think as women, we can multi-task really well. And that is exactly what I intend to do. I hope to be able to balance both my careers. Both are very important to me," said Priyanka, who recently released a teaser of her third single in London.<br /><br />She is also geared to combat any hurdles which may come in her way of making it big in the music industry.<br /><br />"This (Bollywood) was also very tough. I am not someone who came from here. It was a tough conquest. Doing anything new is hard. That (a music career) will be difficult as well. I don't know how or where it will go...all I am doing is trying," said the 31-year-old.<br /><br />She is also open to taking up something else besides singing and acting once she is comfortable managing both the worlds.<br /><br />"Right now, the two of these are keeping me busy. I don't know what I might end up doing more. But it could be anything," she said.<br /><br />The year 2013 proved to be more or less fruitful for Priyanka, who maturely faced her father's demise. She had two movie releases - "Zanjeer" and "Krrish 3"; two item songs - "Babli badmaash hai" from "Shootout At Wadala" and "Ram chahe leela" from "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela"; and did a voiceover in Hollywood animated film "Planes".<br /><br />For now, the shooting of a biopic on Olympic medal-winning boxer M.C. Mary Kom is keeping Priyanka busy.</p>
<p>In an industry dominated by the Khans and the Kapoors, Priyanka Chopra is proud to have made her own space without the support of any guardian angel.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"I came into the movie business with no help and no one to guide me. I take pride in the fact that I am self-made and I have become tough over the years," Priyanka, whose latest film "Gunday" released Feb 14, told IANS in a telephonic interview from Mumbai.<br /><br />The 'desi girl' was born to a physician couple in the Indian Army. Her first brush with showbiz came when she stormed her way to success at the Miss World pageant in 2000. A career in movies was waiting to happen, and she was noticed with the 2003 film "Andaaz".<br /><br />In her over 10 years' association with Bollywood, she has essayed various roles and even pocketed a best actress National Award for "Fashion". But Priyanka believes she still has a long way to go in the industry.<br /><br />"There is so much more that I have to do and which I will do. As long as people watch me or want to be entertained by me, I will find ways of entertaining them as I am a performer and that is what I intend to be," said Priyanka, who has excelled in films like "Kaminey", "7 Khoon Maaf" and "Barfi".<br /><br />She is also one of the few new-age Indian actors to diversify and take up a career in singing. A trained singer, Priyanka has so far launched two singles - "In my city" and "Exotic" - and hopes to strike a balance between both careers.<br /><br />"I didn't want to be someone who gave up something to gain something else. I think as women, we can multi-task really well. And that is exactly what I intend to do. I hope to be able to balance both my careers. Both are very important to me," said Priyanka, who recently released a teaser of her third single in London.<br /><br />She is also geared to combat any hurdles which may come in her way of making it big in the music industry.<br /><br />"This (Bollywood) was also very tough. I am not someone who came from here. It was a tough conquest. Doing anything new is hard. That (a music career) will be difficult as well. I don't know how or where it will go...all I am doing is trying," said the 31-year-old.<br /><br />She is also open to taking up something else besides singing and acting once she is comfortable managing both the worlds.<br /><br />"Right now, the two of these are keeping me busy. I don't know what I might end up doing more. But it could be anything," she said.<br /><br />The year 2013 proved to be more or less fruitful for Priyanka, who maturely faced her father's demise. She had two movie releases - "Zanjeer" and "Krrish 3"; two item songs - "Babli badmaash hai" from "Shootout At Wadala" and "Ram chahe leela" from "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela"; and did a voiceover in Hollywood animated film "Planes".<br /><br />For now, the shooting of a biopic on Olympic medal-winning boxer M.C. Mary Kom is keeping Priyanka busy.</p>