Priyanka Chopra is a Miss World 2000 pageant winner and an Indian actress, singer, film producer, and philanthropist. Chopra, one of the most paid and most well-liked celebrities in India, has won multiple accolades, including five Filmfare Awards and a National Film Award. The Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honour, was given to her by the Indian government in 2016. She was selected as one of the 100 most influential persons in the world by Time in 2016, and Forbes named her one of the 100 most powerful women in the world in 2017.
Birth Name
Priyanka Chopra
Nicknames
Piggy Chops, Sunshine, Mimi, Yanka, PC
Profession
Actress, Singer, Film Producer, Philanthropist
Genre
Dance-Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Universal Music Group
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Priyanka Chopra was born on 18th of July 1982, in Jamshedpur (now in Jharkhand), Bihar, India.
Age
She’s currently 37 years old.
Sun Sign
Cancer
Ethnicity
Indian (Punjabi, Malayali, Bihari)
Religion
Hinduism
Education
When she was younger, she went to La Martiniere Girls’ School in Lucknow. Following her move to the US, Priyanka attended John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Newton North High School in Newton, Massachusetts. After that, she went back to India and finished her high school education at the Army Public School in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. ultimately graduated with a university degree from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India’s Jai Hind College.
Family Details
- Father – Ashok Chopra (Physician in Indian Army) (Died on June 10, 2013)
- Mother – Madhu Chopra (gynaecologist in Indian Army)
- Siblings – Siddharth Chopra (Younger Brother)
- Relatives – Parineeti Chopra (Cousin), Meera Chopra (Cousin), Barbie Handa (Cousin), Mannara Chopra (Cousin)
Manager
She is signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Priyanka Chopra has dated –
- Aseem Merchant – Priyanka was romantically linked with Aseem Merchant who is famous for his role in Singh Saab the Great (2013).
- Harman Baweja (2007-2008) – After working together in the Love Story 2050 (2008) film, actors Priyanka and Harman Baweja were an item from 2007 to 2008.
- Shahid Kapoor (2009-2011) – After appearing with actor Shahid Kapoor in the film Kaminey in 2009, she was rumored to be dating him until 2011.
- Nick Jonas (2017-Present) – In early 2018, American musician Nick Jonas started dating Priyanka Chopra. She is eleven years older than him. In Mumbai, the couple got engaged on August 18, 2018, in front of close friends and family. On December 1, 2018, at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India, the pair exchanged vows.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 6½ inches
- In centimeters – 169 cm
- In meters – 1.69 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 60 Kg
- In Pounds – 132 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-24-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32C
Body Build
Slim
Body Shape
Hourglass
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Singer Debut
She initially recorded the song “Ullathai Killathe” as a playback vocalist for the Tamil movie Thamizhan (2002). Numerous songs and music videos have been released by Chopra. Her first single, “In My City,” was released in September 2012 after she joined with Creative Artists Agency, Los Angeles. She won a few accolades for the song, despite the fact that reviewers gave it mixed reviews. “Exotoc” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me” were her second and third singles, respectively.
Film Debut
Priyanka made her first appearance in a Tamil movie, Thamizhan alongside Vijay in 2002. The Hindi film Mujhse Shaddi Karogi was her first commercial hit film.
Debut on Television
Chopra began her career as a host on television. The third season of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi X 3, an Indian reality television program, was hosted by her.
Brand Promotions
Priyanka Chopra has been linked to several products, including Rajnigandha Silver Pearls – DS Group, Garnier, Nokia Mobile Phone, Idea Spice Phone, and Malik Law Chambers UK. She has also been in a lot of print ads and TV commercials.
Facts
- Since 2006, she has appeared at the top of UK Magazine Eastern Eye’s list of the “World’s Sexiest Asian Women” four times.
- Maxim dubbed her the “Hottest Girl of the Year” three times.
- In 2011, People named her “India’s Best-Dressed Woman of the Year.”
- She was named one of the “Most Intriguing People of the Year” by People magazine in 2015.
- Chopra was listed among the “100 Most Influential Women on Twitter” by The Huffington Post in 2015.
- On AskMen’s Top 99 Women list in 2016, she came in at number four.
- She was ranked as the eighth most paid TV actress in the world by Forbes in 2016.
- In 2017, she was named one of the “Most Beautiful Women in the World” by People magazine.
Cars & Bikes
Chopra has quite and impressive collection of exotic cars, including Rolls Royce Ghost, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes Benz E Class and BMW 7 Series. She is also a fan of riding bikes, who owns a Harley Davidson SuperLow.
House
Priyanka Chopra owns a plush flat in the posh Andheri in Mumbai. Apart from that, she also owns a couple of luxury houses in Mumbai and New York City.
Priyanka Chopra Favourites
- Favorite Actor – Matthew Mcconaughey, Tom Hardy, Kishore Kumar, Mel Gibson, Shah Rukh Khan, Dharmendra
- Favorite Actress – Rekha, Sushmita Sen
- Favorite Movies – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Jerry Maguire, Pretty Woman, Walk in the Clouds
- Favorite Songs – Careless Whispers by George Micheal, I Will Always Love You by Sarah Washington
- Favorite Books – Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Tell me your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon, Letters from a Father to His Daughter by Jawaharlal Nehru
- Favorite Color – Red
- Favorite Perfume – Ralph Lauren Romance
- Favorite Restaurant – Olive in Mumbai
- Favorite Holiday Destination – Paris, Brazil, Mexico
- Favorite Costume – Saree
- Favorite Food – Risotto, Burgers, French Fries, Chicken/Mutton Biryani, Fish Curry, Sarson ka Saag, Bourbon Biscuits, Red Velvet Cake, Lasagna
Priyanka Chopra Net worth
As of 2019, Priyanka Chopra’s estimated net worth is $32 million. Her average fees are Rs 10 crore for a movie, Rs 2 crore for a TV show episode, and Rs 5 crore for an endorsement. In 2015, she received $3.7 million for Quantico, a highly successful film among Americans.
Social Media Portfolio
- Facebook – Priyanka Chopra
- Twitter – Priyanka Chopra
- Instagram – priyankachopra
- YouTube Channel – PriyankaChopraVEVO
A Few Unknown Details Regarding Priyanka Chopra
- After beginning her professional career as a model, Priyanka Chopra went on to compete in beauty pageants.
- She represented India in the Miss World pageant that year and took home the title of Femina Miss India 2000. That served as a springboard for her acting career, which in turn led to a leading role in a Tamil movie in 2002.
- Since then, Chopra’s career has taken off, and she now has a Hollywood portfolio, making her one of the best paid actresses in the world.
- She has established herself as a well-known figure in the entertainment sector and is considered an A-list actress.
- Chopra has starred in a number of box office triumphs including Aitraaz, Fashion, Kaminey, 7 Khoon Maaf, Barfi!, Don 2, Agneepath and Krrish 3 amongst others.
- She has garnered various accolades and medals, including a National Film Awards for Best Actress, five Filmfare Awards, and India’s fourth highest civilian award Padma Shri for her contribution to arts.
- The first South Asian female lead in the American drama-thriller series Quantico was Priyanka Chopra. Because of her fame, she was cast in the Hollywood movie Baywatch.
- Chopra was listed as the top Indian woman on HuffPost’s list of the 100 Most Influential Women on Twitter in 2015.
- It was revealed in June 2018 that Chopra would write her book, Unfinished, which would be published by Michael Joseph in the UK, Ballantine Books in the US, and Penguin Books in India in 2019.
- Additionally, Priyanka Chopra has appeared on the covers of many magazines. Her good appearance, hard effort, incredible talents, and kind heart have won her millions of admirers worldwide.
- Please visit iampriyankachopra.com, her official website.
