Priyanka Chopra - Celebrating a Global Icon

Early Life and Career

Priyanka Chopra was born on July 18, 1982, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. She won the Miss World pageant in 2000, which marked the beginning of her illustrious career. Priyanka's parents, Ashok Chopra and Madhu Chopra, were both physicians in the Indian Army. She has a younger brother, Siddharth Chopra, who is an entrepreneur.

Rise to Fame

Priyanka's breakthrough role in Bollywood came with the film "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy" in 2003. However, it was her performance in "Fashion" (2008) that earned her the Filmfare Award and National Film Award for Best Actress. Her notable films include "Aitraaz", "Mujhse Shaadi Kroge", "Don", "7 Khoon Maaf," "Bajirao Mastani," and "Mary Kom".

Global Recognition

Priyanka's global recognition began with her role as Alex Parrish in the ABC crime drama "Quantico" in 2015. She became the first South Asian actress to win a People's Choice Award. Her Hollywood films include "Baywatch" and "Isn't It Romantic." Recent projects include the action-comedy "Heads of State" alongside Idris Elba and John Cena, and the romantic drama "Love Again" with Sam Heughan.

Personal Life

Priyanka married American singer Nick Jonas in 2018, and they have a daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, born via surrogacy in 2022. She loves starting her day with poha, a popular Indian breakfast dish made from flattened rice.⁴ ⁵

Philanthropy and Awards

Priyanka is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF and has been honored with the Padma Shri award in 2016. She was also named one of the BBC 100 Women in 2022. Priyanka runs a production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, and has produced several films and web series.⁶

Upcoming Projects

Priyanka is set to star in SS Rajamouli's highly anticipated film "SSMB29" opposite Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film's international schedule in Tanzania is expected to begin soon.

Priyanka has been featured on the cover of British Vogue magazine and has spoken about her experiences with nepotism in Bollywood.

Cinejosh Wishing her a glorious birthday and a great year ahead.