Priyanka Chopra Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography
Priyanka Chopra Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography
Quick Infoâ
Age: 42 Years
Education: 12th Standard
Husband: Nick Jonas
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Piggy Chops, Sunshine, Mimi, PC [1] The Times of India |
| Profession(s) | Actress, Model, Singer |
| Known for | Winning the Miss India and Miss World beauty pageants in 2000 |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 6½â (169 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 55 Kg (121 lbs) |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 36-28-36 |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Tamil film: Thamizhan (2002) as Priya  Hindi film: The Hero Love Story of a Spy (2003) as Dr. Shaheen Zakaria  TV: Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi (2010) on Colors TV as host  Singing: Ullathai Killathe (2002, Tamil Film- Thamizhan) English film: Baywatch (2017) as Victoria Leeds  |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | ⢠Best Female Debut for Andaaz (2003) ⢠Best Performance in a Negative Role for Aitraaz (2004) ⢠Best Actress for Fashion (2008) ⢠Critics Award for Best Actress for 7 Khoon Maaf (2011) ⢠Best Supporting Actress for Bajirao Mastani (2015) ⢠Two People's Choice Awards: "Favourite Actress In A New TV Series" and "Favorite Dramatic TV Actress" for Quantico (2016) ⢠First South Asian actress to win a People's Choice Award ⢠Padma Shri (2016) ⢠Honored as one of the BBC 100 Women (2022) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 18 July 1982 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 42 Years |
| Birthplace | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Autograph |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| School(s) | ⢠La Martiniere Girls School, Lucknow ⢠St. Maria Goretti College, Bareilly ⢠Newton North High School in Newton, Massachusetts ⢠John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Lowa ⢠Army School, Bareilly |
| College/University | Jai Hind College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | 12th standard [2] Times Now Hindi |
| Religion/Religious Views | She follows Hinduism. Once in a media conversation, she shared her religious views. She said, I am a Hindu. I pray, I have a temple at my home, I do it as often as I can. But truly to me, I am a believer that a higher power does exist and I like to have faith in that." [3] Hindustan Times |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian [4] DNA |
| Address | Green Acres at Lokhandwala complex, Andheri, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Singing, Writing poems, Reading, Photography |
| Tattoo | She has got 'Daddy's lil girl' inked on her wrist.  |
| Controversies | Affair Decision After rumors surfaced about her supposed affair with Akshay Kumar , both she and Akshay Kumar agreed not to work together after the film Waqt in 2005. [5] Her Zindagi Alleged Shah Rukh Affair In 2011, allegations surfaced about Chopra's involvement with Shah Rukh Khan . It began when Shah Rukh showed favoritism towards Priyanka Chopra in film recommendations. Priyanka's visits to Shah Rukh's home and events caused tensions with his wife, Gauri Khan . Consequently, Gauri objected to Shah Rukh working with Priyanka, resulting in their professional separation.  Armpit Controversy After she posted her photo on the cover of Maxim India, it became popular. However, the attention wasn't about her beauty. Instead, many noticed her armpits, which they believed looked photoshopped without any wrinkles.  Accent Controversy She had a twitter battle with comedian Tanmay Bhat after he mocked her accent just like many others on social media. âWhen I say @priyankachopraâs name in my head I now automatically pronounce it like âPriyaaaanka Chopruhâ,â he tweeted.  Controversial 'Quantico' Episode Priyanka Chopra's role in a 'Quantico' episode, where her character uncovers a plot to frame Pakistan for a nuclear attack on Manhattan, sparked controversy in India. Many Indians criticized her for allegedly tarnishing India's image. To address the backlash, Priyanka issued an apology on Twitter.  |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Aseem Merchant (model)  Akshay Kumar (actor)  Harman Baweja (actor)  Shah Rukh Khan (actor, rumour)  Shahid Kapoor (actor)  Nick Jonas (singer, songwriter) |
| Engagement Date | 18 August 2018 |
| Engagement Place | Mumbai |
| Marriage Date | ⢠1 December 2018 (as per Christian rituals) ⢠2 December 2018 (as per Hindu rituals) |
| Marriage Place | Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Nick Jonas (m. 2018-present)  Note: Nick Jonas is 10 years younger than Priyanka Chopra. |
| Children | In January 2022, Priyanka and Nick took to social media to announce that they were blessed with their first child through surrogacy. Reportedly, it was a premature baby girl. [6] India Today  In April 2022, they announced that they have named their baby daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. [7] NDTV  |
| Parents | Father- Late Ashok Chopra (physician in Indian Army) Mother- Madhu Chopra (former physician in Indian Army) |
| Siblings | Brother- Siddharth Chopra (Younger)  |
| Other Relatives | Cousin sisters- 3 Parineeti Chopra (actor)  Meera Chopra (actor)  Mannara Chopra (actor, model)  |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Burgers, French fries, Sarson ka saag, Bourbon biscuits, Red velvet cake |
| Actor(s) | Matthew McConaughey, Tom Hardy, Mel Gibson, Shah Rukh Khan , Kishore Kumar , Dharmendra |
| Actress(es) | Rekha and Sushmita Sen |
| Film(s) | Bollywood: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) Hollywood: Jerry Maguire (1996), Pretty Woman (1990), A Walk in the Clouds (1995) |
| Books | ⢠Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare ⢠Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon ⢠Letters from a Father to His Daughter by Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Fashion Designer | Prabal Gurung |
| Perfume | Ralph Lauren Romance |
| Restaurant | Olive in Mumbai |
| Travel Destination(s) | Paris, Brazil, Mexico |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Rolls Royce Ghost, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes Benz E Class and BMW 7 Series, all-terrain vehicle with 'Mrs. Jonas' written on it (gifted by Nick Jonas in May 2022)  |
| Expensive Things/Valuables | A bungalow in Goa (worth Rs. 20 crores), 50-carat diamond earring, a fur coat worth lakhs, a personalised ATV |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | ⢠In Hollywood, she earns around US $2,43,437 (approximately Rs. 2 crore) per episode for her work on a show. ⢠Her monthly salary is about US $1,82,569.95 (approximately Rs. 1.5 crore) ⢠Her annual income totals US $21,90,839.40 (approximately Rs. 18 crore). [8] Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 650 crore (as of 2024) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopraâs parents were doctors in the Indian Army, so she grew up in a family of physicians.
A childhood picture of Priyanka Chopra
Her father hailed from Ambala and was a Punjabi Hindu. Priyanka Chopraâs mother, Madhu Chopra, came from Jharkhand and belonged to the Bihari-Magahi Hindu community.
A childhood picture of Priyanka Chopra with her parents
Her mother, Madhu Chopra, is the eldest daughter of Dr Manohar Kishan Akhouri, a former Congress veteran, and Madhu Jyotsna Akhouri, a former member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
A childhood picture of Priyanka Chopra with her mother and maternal grandmother
Priyanka Chopraâs maternal grandmother, Madhu Jyotsna Akhouri, came from the Kavalappara family of Kumarakom in Kottayam district, Kerala. She was originally named Mary John and belonged to the Malayali Jacobite Syrian Christian community.
She moved to various cities including Bareilly, Lucknow, Delhi, Pune, Ladakh, Chandigarh, Ambala, and Mumbai because of her parentsâ frequent transfers.
When she was 13 years old, she went to the United States to study, staying with her aunt. She attended schools in Newton, Massachusetts, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after briefly living in Queens, New York, as her auntâs family moved often.
Priyanka Chopra during her studies in the US
While in Massachusetts, Priyanka Chopra acted in various theatre productions and learned Western classical music and choral singing.
During her teenage years in the United States, Chopra faced racial issues and was bullied by an African-American classmate for being Indian.
A teenage picture of Priyanka Chopra
Once, in a media conversation, she described herself as gawky with low self-esteem, coming from a modest middle-class background and having white marks on her legs during her teenage years.
After finishing high school, Priyanka Chopra participated in a local beauty contest called âMay Queen,â which she won.
At 18, her mother signed her up for the Femina Miss India contest in 2000; however, she finished second but won the Femina Miss India World title.
Priyanka Chopra Miss World 2000
Priyanka Chopra then won the Miss World pageant, becoming Miss World 2000, and Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty-Asia and Oceania. This event was held at the Millennium Dome in London on 30 November 2000.
She was the fifth Indian to win the Miss World title and the fourth within seven years.
Priyanka Chopraâs father influenced her singing passion, which she utilized early in her pageant days.
She often credits these titles for bringing her fame and getting her film offers.
Priyanka Chopra after winning the Miss World title
In 2001, she underwent nasal surgery to remove a polyp, causing her nose bridge to collapse. This led to depression, but corrective surgeries helped her regain confidence.
Despite her initial aspirations to pursue a career in criminal psychology, Priyanka Chopra left the idea after winning the Miss India contest, as she started receiving numerous film offers.
She was supposed to make her Bollywood debut with the film Ek Haseena Ek Deewana, opposite Govinda , but the film got shelved.
Priyanka Chopra was set to debut in the 2002 film Humraaz. However, due to conflicting schedules and other commitments, the project fell through, leading to the recasting of her role.
Her debut song in the Tamil film âThamizhanâ happened at her directorâs suggestion after he noticed her singing on set.
In 2002, she appeared in the film Andaaz with Akshay Kumar and Lara Dutta , winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Priyanka Chopra in a still from the film Andaaz
In 2004, her films Plan, Kismat, and Asambhav did not perform well at the box office. However, the film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi with Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar was a commercial success in the same year.
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Priyanka Chopra in the film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
In late 2004, Priyanka Chopra starred in the film Aitraaz opposite Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor , winning accolades for her negative role.
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Priyanka Chopra in the film Aitraaz
Priyanka Chopra enjoys having pickles as a side dish with her meals.
She appeared in six films in 2005, including Blackmail and Karam, which were not successful commercially.
The poster of the film Blackmail
Although she declined playback singing for âTinka Tinkaâ in the film Karam, she later performed it live on a television show.
Indian actor Abhishek Bachchan nicknamed her Piggy Chops while filming Bluffmaster in 2005.
Chopra supported various charities, including the 2005 HELP! Telethon Concert for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
In 2006, a âDay with Chopraâ was auctioned on eBay; the proceeds were donated to Nanhi Kali, an NGO supporting girlsâ education in India.
Priyanka Chopra was the original choice for the film Umrao Jaan in 2006, but due to her busy schedule, the role was played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan . In the same year, she appeared in box-office hit films such as Krrish and Don.
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Priyanka Chopra as Roma in the film Don (2006)
In 2007, her films Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love and Big Brother did not perform well.
In 2008, Priyanka Chopraâs films Love Story 2050 and God Tussi Great Ho received negative reviews. However, her role in the film Fashion in the same year earned her critical acclaim and awards.
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Priyanka Chopra in the film Fashion
In 2009, she shot a documentary for Alert India to raise awareness about leprosy.
Chopra has participated in charity events such as fashion shows for the Cancer Patients Aid Association and campaigns against violence towards women.
In 2009, she starred in Vishal Bhardwajâs film Kaminey, receiving praise for her performance. She then played 12 different characters (for each zodiac sign) in the film Whatâs Your Raashee? in the same year__.__Â
Priyanka Chopra in Whatâs Your Raashee
In 2009, Chopra started writing columns for Hindustan Times and wrote 50 pieces.
In 2010, she was appointed as the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Priyanka Chopra while working for UNICEF
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra portrayed the lead role in the film 7 Khoon Maaf and appeared in the film Don 2.
Chopra signed a music recording deal with Universal Music Group in 2011.
Her 2012 film Barfi! brought her critical acclaim and commercial success.
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Priyanka Chopra as Jhilmil in the film Barfi!
Chopra has lent her voice to documentaries, spoken at international conferences, and contributed to global campaigns like UNICEFâs Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Priyanka Chopra is a trained singer in Western classical music, and released her first single, In My City, in the US in September 2012.
She collaborated with musicians like Pitbull for the song âExoticâ in 2013 and ventured into Bollywood playback singing with âChaoroâ in the 2014 film Mary Kom.
In 2014, she was nominated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and supported cleanliness campaigns.
Priyanka Chopra during the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
She has supported environmental causes like providing electricity to villages during Greenathon and adopting animals at the Birsa Biological Park.
Priyanka Chopra played the role of Alex Parrish in the American television series Quantico. Reportedly, she was doubtful about signing Quantico in 2015, due to its long duration.
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Priyanka Chopra in the American television series Quantico
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra and her mother Madhu Chopra co-founded their production company named Purple Pebble Pictures. They aimed to provide a platform for local talents to showcase their skills.
She then produced the film The White Tiger under her production company.
In 2015, Chopra voiced PETAâs robotic elephant âEllie.â
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra became the first Indian woman to star in a Guess campaign, joining the prestigious ranks of Guess Girls such as Claudia Schiffer, and Adriana Lima.
In May 2018, she began dating American singer and actor Nick Jonas . He proposed to her on 19 July 2018, one day after her birthday, in Crete, Greece. They got engaged in August 2018 in a Punjabi Roka ceremony in Mumbai. In December 2018, the couple married at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur.
Priyanka and Nick on their wedding day
In 2019, she starred in the film The Sky Is Pink.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Chopra and her husband Nick raised funds for oxygen supply, COVID-19 care, testing, and vaccination efforts in India.
She released her memoir âUnfinishedâ in February 2021, which received positive reviews and became a bestseller.
Priyanka Chopra while promoting her book Unfinished
In 2023, Priyanka Chopra appeared in the action-thriller series Citadel and the film Heads of State.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Citadel
She is a close friend of Hollywood actor Gerard Butler.
Priyanka Chopra is a gadget freak and loves collecting cameras.
She is the first Indian actress whose foot impression was taken in Italyâs famous Salvatore Ferragamo Museum.
Priyanka Chopra at Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
Priyanka Chopra always carries candies in her purse.
It is believed that she underwent a series of plastic surgeries to enhance her nose and lips. She reportedly holds copyright claims for her pouty lips.
She is an animal lover and adopted a tigress named Durga, and a lioness named Sundari, who live in Ranchiâs Birsa Biological Park.
A few weeks after their marriage, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got their Simpsons caricatures by the âThe Simpsonsâ illustrators Stefano Monda and Rino Russo.
Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonasâ Simpsons Caricatures
She is the first Indian to be featured on the cover of British Vogue magazine in its February 2023 edition.
Priyanka Chopra on the cover of British Vogue magazine in its February 2023 edition
She is a strong advocate for gender equality and womenâs rights.
In March 2023, during a podcast interview at Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Priyanka Chopra revealed that she shifted from Bollywood to Hollywood due to limited opportunities and the influence of industry politics in Bollywood. She said,
I was being pushed into a corner in the industry. I had beef with people, and again, Iâm not good at playing the game. I was kind of just tired of the politics.â
She also highlighted the issue of nepotism in Bollywood during the same interview. [9] NBC News She said,
Iâm not a nepo baby. I didnât have the kind of support that exists in a big way in Bollywood movies. There are multigenerational actors that get in and get multiple opportunities versus the ones that come from outside. You donât have your uncle making a new movie for you just because the last one tanked. You have to hustle for it.â
In May 2023, she shared during an interview with a media house that in 2002-03, while shooting for a film in which she was playing the role of an undercover agent, the director said that he wanted to see her underwear. The actress called it a dehumanizing moment. [10] The Times of India
In August 2023, Priyanka Chopra withdrew from her partnership with âSona,â a restaurant she co-founded with Maneesh K. Goyal in New York in 2021. [11] The Times of India The restaurant was shut down after serving its final brunch service on 30 June 2024.
Priyanka Chopra is often spotted smoking cigarettes and enjoying alcohol on various occasions.
Priyanka Chopra while smoking a cigarette
Priyanka Chopra while enjoying an alcoholic beverage
Priyanka Chopra is an avid dog lover and has a pet dog named Diana who has an Instagram page with thousands of followers.
One of Priyanka Chopraâs favourite songs is âMere Khwabon Mein Jo Aayeâ from the film Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. She used to mimic Kajolâs performance in front of the mirror before leaving for school every day.
In May 2024, her name was featured on the âBlockout 2024 listâ for her alleged silence on the situation in Gaza. Blockout 2024 is a movement on social media, where users are asked to block/unfollow celebrities who have remained silent on Israelâs attacks on Gaza.
In October 2024, she was featured in the Hurun Rich List of 2024 as the third richest Indian actress.
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