Priyanka Chopra Jonas, born July 18, 1982, in Jamshedpur, India, is a celebrated Indian actress and producer. Widely recognized as one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood, she first gained international fame after winning the Miss World pageant in 2000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the years, she has received numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards, solidifying her status in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chopra was born into a family of military physicians. Her father, Ashok Chopra, was a Punjabi Hindu, while her mother, Madhu Chopra, is of Bihari-Magahi Hindu descent. Due to her parents’ careers, she grew up in various places across India, attending schools in cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Lucknow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the age of 12, she moved to the United States to live with her aunt. She studied in Massachusetts and Iowa before returning to India to complete her high school education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After returning to India, Chopra finished her senior year at the Army Public School in Bareilly. Following her victory in the Miss India contest, where she was crowned Femina Miss India World, she won the Miss World title later that year, becoming a notable figure in the entertainment world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chopra made her acting debut in the Tamil film Thamizhan (2002) and later appeared in Bollywood movies such as The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003), Andaaz (2003), and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her breakout role came with the thriller Aitraaz (2004), and she established herself with critically acclaimed performances in films like Fashion (2008), which earned her multiple awards. In addition to her film career, she starred as Alex Parrish in the ABC series Quantico (2015-2018), becoming the first South Asian actress to headline an American network drama. Chopra has also ventured into Hollywood with roles in Baywatch (2017), Isn’t It Romantic (2019), and The Matrix Resurrections (2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to acting, Chopra has explored a music career, releasing her first single ‘In My City’ in 2012. Although her musical endeavors received mixed reviews, she found success with subsequent singles and collaborations with international artists like Pitbull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout her career, Chopra has garnered numerous accolades, including being named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People and consistently ranking on Forbes\u2019 lists of powerful women. Recognized for her professionalism and versatility, she has been a trailblazer in the film industry, bridging gaps between Bollywood and Hollywood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chopra’s personal life has also attracted considerable media attention. She dated Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor from 2009 to 2011 before marrying American singer Nick Jonas in 2018. The couple welcomed their first child, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, via surrogate in January 2022. Chopra maintains a close relationship with her family, including her younger brother, Siddharth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chopra is deeply committed to philanthropy. Through her foundation, she supports various causes, including health and education for underprivileged children in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She advocates for women’s rights, gender equality, and education for girls and has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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