Priyanka Chopra Jonas, born on July 18, 1982, is a prominent Indian actress and producer whose influence stretches across both Bollywood and Hollywood. She first gained international recognition as the winner of the Miss World pageant in 2000. Over the years, Chopra has become one of the highest-paid actresses in India, earning numerous prestigious awards, including two National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. Her contributions to cinema were recognized by the Government of India when she was awarded the Padma Shri in 2016. Notably, she was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people globally and has been consistently recognized by Forbes as one of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women.
Chopra made her acting debut in the Tamil film Thamizhan (2002) before breaking into Bollywood with The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003). Her career-defining roles in successful films such as Andaaz (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), and Aitraaz (2004) solidified her status in the industry. She went on to star in critically acclaimed movies like Fashion (2008), Kaminey (2009), and Barfi! (2012).
In addition to her film career, Chopra made history as the first South Asian lead in an American network drama with her role in Quantico (2015-2018). She founded Purple Pebble Pictures in 2015, producing various films, including The Sky Is Pink (2019). Chopra has also ventured into music and authored a bestselling memoir, Unfinished (2021). Beyond entertainment, she actively champions social causes, particularly related to children’s rights, gender equality, and women's empowerment, serving as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Chopra is married to American singer Nick Jonas, with whom she shares a daughter, and maintains a balance between her public and private life amid significant media attention.
