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Priyanka Chopra's biography

Priyanka Chopra is a celebrated star of Indian cinema. Miss World 2000. She stars in films both in her homeland and in Hollywood. She's also a social activist and philanthropist. Net worth: $70 million.

Indian model and actress Priyanka Chopra

Childhood

Priyanka Chopra was born on July 18, 1982, in the north-east of India in Jamshedpur. She was the first child in the family of military doctors Ashoka and Madhu Chopra, and later her brother Siddharth was born.

The parents of the future actress were wealthy people, but curious Priyanka spent a lot of time in the Indian slums and communicated with children from poor families. At one point, she considered becoming a doctor and often helped her mother care for patients.

Siddharth Chopra – Priyanka's younger brother

Since Ashok Chopra was in military service, Priyanka's family moved frequently. As a result, she attended schools in multiple locations. The geography of these travels is quite extensive and covers not only India but also the USA: the Indian city of Lucknow, then Massachusetts, Iowa, and, finally, Mumbai, where the girl graduated from school and entered college.

As a student, Priyanka won several beauty contests but hadn't considered a modeling career. Her main passion was dancing, in addition, she loved the drama theater and wrote stories.

The beginning of a creative career

Priyanka's breakthrough in modeling happened when her parents secretly entered her photo in the Miss India 2000 contest. Making it to the qualifying round came as a complete shock to her.

But Priyanka's fairy tale was just beginning. She made her way to the finals and then won the title of the main beauty of India. According to Priyanka, this was her first time posing for professional cameras.

Then preparations began for the Miss World contest, which took place in London the same year. Priyanka was so nervous during the contest that when asked which contemporary she admired, she blurted out: "Mother Teresa!" Chopra had misheard the host's question, and the famous nun had died several years earlier. But despite this small mishap, the 18-year-old beat nearly a hundred competitors to claim the crown.

Global recognition opened doors Priyanka had never dreamed of. "I couldn't believe I'd won. I slept with my crown next to me because I was afraid someone would steal it. In one moment, my world changed forever," she confessed after the contest.

Priyanka Chopra in cinematography

Chopra soon landed her first film role. She made her debut in 2002. Her role in Andaaz (English: Style) earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Debut. It is noteworthy that Miss Universe 2000 - Lara Dutta also starred in the same picture.

Bollywood definitely took notice of the promising young actress. Her role in The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2004) also earned Priyanka recognition - she won a Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actress. However, Priyanka Chopra's early film career wasn't exactly a runaway success - none of these projects were major blockbusters.

Priyanka Chopra's first role in The Hero: Love Story of a Spy Indian film

But the audience immediately fell in love with Priyanka for her sincerity, sense of humor, and optimism. According to director Madhur Bhandarkar, Chopra was always easy to work with and quickly adapted to any filming process.

Photo from the set of the Fear Factor show

In 2005, the actress starred in six films alongside Indian cinema stars Ajay Devgan, Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, and Bobby Deol. In 2006, she starred in Krrish, an Indian superhero film. That same year, Priyanka added her first action film to her resume with Don.

The actress's real breakthrough came with her role in Fashion, for which Priyanka lost eight kilograms. Chopra's next film, the comedy Dostana, was also a hit. After two successful projects, Priyanka became one of the main stars of Bollywood.

For the set of the Fashion Priyanka Chopra lost 8 kilograms

After the film What's Your Raashee?, the actress entered the Guinness Book of Records. She played twelve roles in the film. Nothing similar had previously happened in world cinema.

12 roles – 12 zodiac signs, and all the characters came out different

In 2015 Priyanka Chopra became the star of the new American Quantico TV series about a group of FBI recruits who undergo a course of study. The conflict of the series was that one of the newcomers was a terrorist undercover. The Indian actress transformed into Alex Parrish, one of the recruits at the Quantico base.

Alex Parrish – Priyanka Chopra's character in the Quantico series

Chopra is also known as a successful singer. She became the first Bollywood star to sign with an American record label. Priyanka releases new music sparingly, but effectively. Her first single, In My City, was released in 2012. A year later, she released a duet with rapper Pitbull called Exotic and in 2015 her third single, I Can't Make You Love, ranked third in the Indian iTunes within 24 hours after the release.

Priyanka Chopra ft. Pitbull – Exotic (2013)

According to Zoomboola.com, the Bollywood star earned the title of sexiest woman in the world from Maxim magazine in 2016.

Priyanka is one of the most beautiful women in the world

That same year, she was filming the remake of the hit TV series Baywatch, which premiered in 2017. On set, Chopra worked alongside Pamela Anderson, Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.

Priyanka also made the list of highest-paid TV actresses. Forbes reported her annual earnings at $11 million.

In the photo: Priyanka Chopra and Dwayne Johnson

In 2018, the film A Kid Like Jake—about a boy who loves dressing like a princess—was released. The film was a success in the United States. The film also starred Claire Danes and Jim Parsons alongside Priyanka. Priyanka's activism can't be ignored. She frequently challenges traditional Indian customs. She's particularly vocal about equal educational opportunities for women.

The Bollywood star is deeply involved in charity work—she joined UNICEF and became a Goodwill Ambassador.

Priyanka Chopra's personal life

With her stunning looks and depth of character, Priyanka has always attracted plenty of male attention. She landed on Askmen's list of the hundred most desirable women and graced the cover of Maxim India's inaugural issue.

At the earl of her career Priyanka Chopra dated Azim Merchant

Bollywood's most coveted star had several high-profile romances. She's been linked to numerous co-stars, including married men. The public heavily criticized Priyanka's rumored relationship with Shah Rukh Khan, whose wife reportedly banned him from working with the actress.

Priyanka has ascribed an affair with Shahid Kapoor

Priyanka has always kept her personal life private, leaving journalists to speculate about her romantic relationships. As a result, any man photographed with the stunning actress gets added to her rumored list of lovers. Even Hollywood star Gerard Butler fell victim to this speculation after visiting one of Chopra's sets.

In 2018 Priyanka began dating actor Nick Jonas. They got engaged on Chopra's birthday—July 18, 2018—and married that winter in India.

Priyanka Chopra and her dog named Brando

The actress is an animal lover: her spaniel Brando (named after Marlon Brando) lives with her, and in 2013 she adopted tigress Durga and lioness Sandari from the Birsa Munda Zoo.

In June 2018, Priyanka announced she would release an autobiography titled Unfinished. The book is scheduled to be released in India, the USA, and the UK.

Priyanka Chopra nowadays

In 2019, Netflix premiered the romantic comedy "Isn't It Romantic." In it, Priyanka played the role of Isabella. The film also stars Rebel Wilson and Liam Hemsworth. Chopra also played the role of Aditi Chaudhary in "The Sky is Pink".

In 2020, reports surfaced about Priyanka's possible involvement in the new "Matrix" film, though her potential role remains under wraps.

Lauren Brown

Well, the face, of course, is beautiful for this Chopra, but I have not seen it anywhere except on Instagram.

2021-04-22 14:21:16
Francis Martinez

Miss World 2000 herself - Priyanka Chopra attracts men`s looks. I even watched the Fear Factor movie with her.

2021-04-15 22:32:31
Diane Jones

Awesome Indian Beauty! She won several beauty contests and deservedly so! I wish her happiness in her family life with her young husband Nick Jonas.

2021-03-06 13:47:31
Sam Wade

I am very glad that such movie stars help foundations and have an active life position, Priyanka Chopra is one of them. Great fellow, although I have not seen films with her, but she has a huge respect.

2021-02-28 16:03:11
Josephine Carroll

Lord, how can you be so beautiful, Priyanka!? I still remember how I and my friend watched the film «Love is Impossible» with her more than once.

2021-02-01 22:10:44

Photos: Priyanka Chopra