Priyanka Chopra |
Priyanka Chopra is a prominent Indian actress, singer, film producer, and philanthropist. She was born on July 18, 1982, in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India. She is currently 40 years old and stands 5 feet 6 inches tall.
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Education:
Priyanka Chopra completed her schooling at La Martiniere Girls' School in Lucknow and later moved to the United States for further studies. She attended Newton North High School in Newton, Massachusetts, and graduated in 2000. She then pursued a degree in engineering from the Jai Hind College in Mumbai but dropped out after one year to pursue a career in acting.
Career:
Priyanka Chopra began her career in the entertainment industry in 2000 when she won the Miss World pageant. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film "Thamizhan" in 2002 and later made her Bollywood debut in the film "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy" in 2003. Since then, she has appeared in numerous successful films such as "Andaaz", "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi", "Aitraaz", "Fashion", "Barfi!", "Bajirao Mastani", and "Mary Kom" to name a few.
In addition to acting, Priyanka Chopra has also ventured into music. She released her first single "In My City" in 2012, followed by "Exotic" in 2013. She has also collaborated with international artists such as Pitbull and Will.i.am. In 2015, she became the first South Asian woman to headline an American network drama series with her lead role in "Quantico".
Priyanka Chopra is also a successful film producer. She established her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, in 2015 and has produced several critically acclaimed films such as "Ventilator", "Paani", and "The Sky is Pink". Priyanka Chopra has been featured in various magazines, including Time, Forbes, and Vogue.
Personal Life:
Priyanka Chopra is married to American singer and actor Nick Jonas. The couple tied the knot in two ceremonies, a traditional Hindu ceremony, and a Christian ceremony, in December 2018. They currently reside in Los Angeles, California.
In addition to her successful career, Priyanka Chopra is also known for her philanthropic work. She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has worked on several social initiatives such as promoting education and health for girls, raising awareness about child marriage and violence against women, and supporting disaster relief efforts.
Overall, Priyanka Chopra is a talented actress, musician, producer, and humanitarian who has achieved great success both in India and internationally.
Priyanka Chopra Personal details:
- Date of Birth: July 18, 1982
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of Birth: Jamshedpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India
- Nationality: Indian
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 53 kg (117 lbs)
- Marital Status: Married to Nick Jonas
- Spouse: Nick Jonas (m. 2018)
- Education: La Martiniere Girls' School, Lucknow; Newton North High School, Massachusetts; Jai Hind College, Mumbai (dropped out after one year)
- Occupation: Actress, singer, film producer, philanthropist
- Awards: National Film Award, Filmfare Awards, People's Choice Awards India, and many others
- Philanthropic Work: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, advocate for education and health for girls, raising awareness about child marriage and violence against women, supporting disaster relief efforts.
Priyanka Chopra filmography:
Hindi films:
- The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003)
- Andaaz (2003)
- Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
- Aitraaz (2004)
- Blackmail (2005)
- Krrish (2006)
- Don (2006)
- Fashion (2008)
- Kaminey (2009)
- What's Your Raashee? (2009)
- 7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
- Barfi! (2012)
- Mary Kom (2014)
- Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
- Bajirao Mastani (2015)
- Jai Gangaajal (2016)
- Baywatch (2017)
- The Sky Is Pink (2019)
Hollywood films:
- Baywatch (2017)
- A Kid Like Jake (2018)
- Isn't It Romantic (2019)
- The White Tiger (2021)
Tamil films:
- Thamizhan (2002)
Telugu films:
- Thoofan (2013)
Music Videos:
- In My City (2012)
- Exotic (2013)
- I Can't Make You Love Me (2014)
- Don't You Need Somebody (2016)
- Young and Free (2017)
- Right Now (2018)
Commercials:
- Pepsi (2004)
- Nokia (2005)
- Garnier (2005-2008)
- Lux (2006-2010)
- Ponds (2010-2013)
- Nikon (2011)
- Hero Honda (2011)
- Dabur Amla Hair Oil (2012)
- Godrej Expert Rich Crème Hair Colour (2013)
- Vatika Hair Oil (2013-2014)
- GUESS (2013-2014)
- Pantene (2014-2016)
- Nirav Modi (2017)
- Appy Fizz (2018)
Priyanka Chopra's awards and nominations:
National Film Awards:
- Best Actress for Fashion (2008)
Filmfare Awards:
- Best Female Debut for Andaaz (2003)
- Best Actress for Fashion (2008)
- Best Supporting Actress for Bajirao Mastani (2016)
People's Choice Awards India:
- Favorite Actress in a New TV Series for Quantico (2016)
- Favorite Actress in a Drama Series for Quantico (2017)
- Favorite Dramatic TV Actress for Quantico (2018)
Other Awards and Nominations:
- IIFA Awards - Best Actress for Aitraaz (2005), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2005), Krrish (2007), and 7 Khoon Maaf (2012)
- Screen Awards - Best Actress for Fashion (2008), Kaminey (2010), and Barfi! (2013)
- Zee Cine Awards - Best Actress for Aitraaz (2005), Fashion (2008), and Barfi! (2013)
- Stardust Awards - Best Actress for Fashion (2008), Kaminey (2010), and Barfi! (2013)
- Asian Film Awards - Best Actress for Mary Kom (2014)
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award - Best Actress for Mary Kom (2015)
- People's Choice Awards - Favorite Actress in a New TV Series for Quantico (2016)
Priyanka Chopra's official social media links:
- Priyanka Chopra Instagram handle: priyankachopra
- Priyanka Chopra Twitter handle: priyankachopra
- Priyanka Chopra YouTube Handle: @priyankachopra
- Priyanka Chopra Facebook page: priyankachopra
- Priyanka Chopra IMDb page: Priyanka Chopra
- Priyanka Chopra Wikipedia profile: Priyanka_Chopra