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Priyanka Chopra Jonas
NamePriyanka Chopra Jonas
CaptionChopra Jonas in 2023
Birth date18 July 1982
Birth placeJamshedpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India
OccupationActress, producer, singer, author
Years active2000–present
SpouseNick Jonas, 2018
AwardsFull list

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian actress, producer, singer, and author who is one of India's highest-paid and most popular entertainers, with a global career spanning Bollywood and Hollywood. A former Miss World, she made her acting debut in the Tamil film Thamizhan (2002) before achieving widespread fame in Hindi cinema. Her international breakthrough came with the American television series Quantico (2015–2018), making her the first South Asian to headline a network drama in the United States. Chopra Jonas has since starred in major Hollywood films like Baywatch and The Matrix Resurrections, while continuing her work in Indian cinema and as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Early life and education

Born in Jamshedpur to physicians in the Indian Army, Ashok Chopra and Madhu Chopra, she spent parts of her childhood in Lucknow, Bareilly, and Delhi. She studied at La Martinière Lucknow and later attended school in Newton, Massachusetts, while living with an aunt. Upon returning to India, she completed her schooling at the Army Public School in Delhi and briefly pursued a degree in aeronautical engineering before entering the Miss India pageant.

Career

After winning the Miss World 2000 title, she began her film career in South Indian cinema before her Bollywood debut in The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003). Critical acclaim followed with performances in films like Aitraaz (2004), Fashion (2008), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Actress, and 7 Khoon Maaf (2011). She established herself as a leading star with commercial successes such as Don, Krrish, and the Barfi! (2012). Her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, produced acclaimed regional films and the Marathi hit Ventilator. In American television, her role as Alex Parrish on ABC's Quantico brought her international recognition, leading to roles in Hollywood films and a recording contract with Interscope Records.

Personal life

She began dating American singer and actor Nick Jonas in 2018, and they married in ceremonies in Jodhpur at the Umaid Bhawan Palace according to both Hindu and Christian traditions. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, via surrogacy in 2022. Chopra Jonas has been open about her close relationship with her family, including her mother Madhu Chopra and brother Siddharth Chopra, and is a noted advocate for gender equality and children's rights through her work with UNICEF.

Public image and philanthropy

Often cited among the world's most influential and beautiful women by publications like Time and Forbes, she is a prominent advocate for social causes. She has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2010, focusing on issues such as child rights, education, and environmental health. She is also the founder of the Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education and has supported numerous charities, including Save the Children and the American Civil Liberties Union. Her memoir, Unfinished, became a New York Times bestseller.

Filmography and discography

Her extensive filmography includes over 60 films in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English. Notable Hindi films include the Don series, Bajirao Mastani (2015), and The Sky Is Pink (2019). Key Hollywood credits include Baywatch (2017), Isn't It Romantic (2019), and The White Tiger (2021). Her music career includes singles like "In My City" featuring will.i.am and "Exotic" with Pitbull, released under Interscope Records.

Awards and nominations

Among her numerous accolades are a National Film Award for Best Actress for Fashion and five Filmfare Awards. She has also received several People's Choice Awards for her work on Quantico and was honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2016. Internationally, she has been recognized by institutions like the Asian Awards and the Billboard Women in Music event.

Category:Indian film actresses Category:Miss World winners Category:21st-century Indian singers