Born in Jamshedpur, India, on July 18, 1982, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a gifted actress, producer, and philanthropist. Having won the Miss World 2000 contest, Chopra has grown to be a major worldwide celebrity and among India’s top paid actors.
After her pageant victory, Chopra started her career in entertainment first appearing in the Tamil film “Thamizhan” (2002) and then made her Bollywood debut in “The Hero: Love Story of a Spy” (2003). Her performances in “Andaaz” (2003) and “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” ( 2004) brought her much-needed attention; her breakthrough came from her part in the 2004 thriller “Aitraaz”.
Establishing herself with films like “Krrish” (2006) and “Don” (2006), Chopra garnered critical praise for her performance in “Fashion” (2008), landing a National Film Award for Best Actress. Her adaptability came evident in films including “Kaminey” (2009), “Barfi!” (2012), and “Bajirao Mastani” (2015). She starred in the ABC series “Quantico,” first South Asian to anchor an American network drama, from 2015 until 2018.
Chopra started Purple Pebble Pictures in 2015, turning out regional films including “Ventilator” (2016) and “Paani” (2019). She has ventured Hollywood in “Baywatch” (2017), “The White Tiger” (2021), and “The Matrix Resurrections” (2021). Her most recent work consists in both appearing in and producing the Amazon Prime series “Citadel” (2023).
priyanka chopra Jonas’s impact goes beyond performance. She has published music singles, penned a biography called “Unfinished,” started several companies—including a restaurant and a haircare brand. Chopra, a dedicated philanthropist, supports women’s rights and children’s education among other humanitarian concerns. From 2006, she has worked with UNICEF; in 2016 she was named the global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights.
Married to American singer Nick Jonas, the pair has one daughter. Celebrated for her artistic talents and powerful social activities, Chopra is still a major player in both Hollywood and Bollywood.
