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.
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 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.
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.

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.









Social activity
Priyanka's activism can't be ignored. She frequently challenges traditional Indian customs. She's particularly vocal about equal educational opportunities for women.
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.

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

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.