Priyanka Chopra is an Indian actress and TV model, singer, model, and social activist. After winning the title of Miss World in the year 2000, she came into the eyes of the people. After getting the title of Miss World, she decided to make her career as an actor. With the Tamil film Thamizhan, opposite Vijay, the actress made her acting debut. In 2003, she made her Bollywood debut with Anil Sharma’s The Hero: The Love Story of a Spy. Since her debut, the actress has worked in many hit films.
She is independent and hardworking. Her versatility in playing various roles brought him fame. She was awarded the Padma Shri, the 2016 Distinguished Service Award by the Government of India.
Priyanka Chopra Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Priyanka Chopra |
Nick Name | Mimi, PC |
Profession | Actress, Model, Producer, Singer |
Debut Movie | The Hero: The Love Story of a Spy (2003) |
Physical Stats | |
Priyanka Chopra Height | In Centimeter- 169 cm In Meter- 1.69 m In Feet- 5’6 Feet |
Weight | In Kilogram- 55 kg In Pound- 121 lbs |
Body Measurement | 35-28-35 |
Eye color | Dark Brown |
Hair color | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date Of Birth | 18 July 1982 |
Priyanka Chopra Age (2021) | 39 Years |
Birthplace | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Nationality | Indian |
Home town | Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India |
School | La Martiniere Girls School, Lucknow St. Maria Goretti College, Bareilly Newton North High School In Newton, Massachusetts John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Lowa Army School, Bareilly |
College/University | Jai Hind College and Basant Singh Institute of Science, Mumbai. |
Religion/Cast | Hinduism |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Hobbies | Singing, Writting Poem, Photography |
Family member | |
Marital Status | Married |
Priyanka Chopra Boyfriend | Aseem Merchant (Model) Akshay Kumar (Actor) Harman Baweja (Actor) Shahid Kapoor (Actor) Nick Jonas (Singer) |
Priyanka Chopra’s Husband | Nick Jonas Marriage Date- 1-2 December 2018 |
Parents | Father- Late Ashok Chopra (Physician In Indian Army) Mother- Madhu Chopra (Physician In Indian Army) |
Sibling | Brother- Siddharth Chopra (Younger) Sister- None |
Income | |
Priyanka Chopra’s Net worth (2021) | 30 Million USD |
Charges Per Movie | 50 Crore INR |
Family & Husband
Priyanka Chopra was born on 18 July 1982 in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Her hometown is Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, India. Due to the job of her parents, she spent her childhood in different places including Delhi, Chandigarh and Ambala, Lucknow, Bareilly and Pune.
Priyanka Chopra’s husband’s name is Nick Jonas. Priyanka and Nick were married on 2 December 2018 at Umaid Palace, Jodhpur.
Early Life and Education
Due to working in the army, her parents were changed from time to time in many parts of India. Because of this Priyanka has gotten her education from many schools.
When Priyanka was 13 years old, she went to America and she has also studied from two schools in America. In fact, relatives of Priyanka’s parents used to live in America and Priyanka studied in America for three years by staying at the relative’s place.
While abroad, Priyanka had first enrolled in Newton, Massachusetts, and after some time she enrolled at John F. Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids, Lowa. At the same time, when Priyanka was 16 years old, she had come back to India and after coming here, Priyanka took admission in the Army School of Bareilly and did her 12th studies from this school.
After getting education till 12th, Priyanka had enrolled in Jai Hind College and Basant Singh Institute of Science in Mumbai, but Priyanka had to leave her studies midway due to modeling.
Career
Priyanka Chopra made her debut in 2002 with the Tamil film “Thamijaan”. Then in 2003, she made her Bollywood debut with the film The Hero: Love Story of a Spy. It was the highest-grossing film of the year.
Then she appeared in the film Andaz which was a box office success. For this film, she won nominations for the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award and the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.
Then in 2004, she acted in films like Plan, Kismat and Sambhav which did not do well at the box office. Later that year he starred in a film titled Mujhse Shaadi Karogi which was the third highest-grossing film of that year.
Then Priyanka Chopra starred in Aitraaz where she played a negative role. It was a hit film and he received the Filmfare Best Villain Award for playing the role. She also received a second nomination for the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.
In the year 2005, Priyanka Chopra had six flops, including Blackmail, Karma, Yaaar and Barsaat. After this, she acted in two films Waqt: The Race Against Time and Bluffmaster, which did well at the box office.
Then in 2006, she starred in two successful films, Krish and Don – The Chase Begins Again. In the year 2007, she starred in two more films, Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love and Big Brother, which were flops at the box office.
Then in the year 2008, Priyanka Chopra starred in Love Story 2050, God Tussi Great Ho, Chamku and Drona, which again flopped at the box office. Then she starred in fashion, which was successful.
Priyanka Chopra won several awards for this film, including the National Film Award for Best Actress and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Later that year she was seen in another film Dostana which was again successful.
In 2020, Priyanka worked in the short film We Are One Family, the documentary film Happiness Continues.
In 2021, Priyanka Chopra worked as an actress and exclusive producer in the film The White Tiger.
Priyanka Chopra hosted the third season of a reality-based game show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2010 and made her TV debut.
She was also cast in the American TV series Quantico in 2015 which brought her immense fame. She also lent her voice to the video game Marvel Avengers Academy in 2016 along with other cast members.
Along with acting, the actress has now made her move towards production as well. She is producing a film on the life of Bollywood’s Madhuri Dixit. Along with this, she is also working on the production of some off films.
Not only this, apart from being an actress and producer, Priyanka has also given her voice in many songs. In the year 2013, she gave her voice to a song Exotic which became quite famous. This song was sung by Priyanka with Pitbull. Priyanka has also sung a lullaby in the film Mary Kom.
A book Unfinished by Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has also been released, which has received a lot of love from her fans.
Awards and Honors
2004 Andaaz Best Female Debut
2005 Aitraaz Best Performance in a Negative Role
2009 Fashion Best Actress
2012 7 Khoon Maaf Critics Award for Best Actress
2016 Bajirao Mastani Best Supporting Actress
2019 Paani Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation
Facts About Priyanka Chopda
- She is also the founder of the Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education, a program that provides support to children who are no better in health and education.
- In the year 2000, when Priyanka Chopra was just 18 years old, she won the Femina Miss India pageant.
- She also started a production company called Purple Pebble.
- Priyanka Chopra is an Indian actress whose footprints and foot measurements are kept in the famous Italian museum named Salvatore Ferragamo.
- Priyanka has done plastic surgery on her lips and nose. The difference can be clearly seen between the two pictures.
- She was one of the nine candidates for the 2014 Navratna, selected by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
- She was named the 2016 UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
- She was awarded the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for 2017 Distinguished Service Award for Social Justice, for her contribution to social causes.
FAQ
When did Priyanka Chopra get married?
Priyanka Chopra got married on 1st December 2018
Where was Priyanka Chopra born?
Priyanka Chopra was born on 18 July 1982 in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
What is the net worth of Priyanka Chopra?
Priyanka Chopra’s total net worth is around $ 30 Million (₹ 225 Crore).