Parineeti Chopra Age, Wiki and Bio

Parineeti Chopra

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/10/1988
Age36 years
BirthplaceAmbala, Haryana, India
HometownAmbala

Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)
  • Tisha
  • Pari

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5"
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack with Medium Golden Brown highlights
Figure Measurements34-28-34
Physical Transformation
  • Parineeti Chopra faced body shaming before her entry into the film industry and during the initial days of her acting career.
  • She opted for a substantial weight loss journey, shedding over 28 kgs of weight.
  • Her body transformation received negative feedback after she shared a video advising Alia Bhatt to 'eat less and become thin'. Twitter users criticized her for promoting unhealthy body image standards.
  • In 2015, she was awarded the Stardust Award for Style Icon of The Year; however, Rishi Kapoor believed that her weight loss was the sole reason for her win.

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Triple honours degree in Business, Finance and Economics from the Manchester Business School
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Music
SchoolConvent of Jesus and Mary, Ambala
College/UniversityManchester Business School, England

Personal Life

Zodiac signLibra
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Singing
  • Meditation
  • Reading
  • Swimming

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Maneesh Sharma (director) (rumoured)
  • Charit Desai (script supervisor and director) (rumoured)
  • Raghav Chadha (politician)
Engagement Date13 May 2023
Engagement PlaceKapurthala House, Delhi
Marriage Date24 September 2023
Marriage PlaceThe Leela Palace Udaipur, Rajasthan
Marriage Note
  • Parineeti and Raghav adopted a 'no gift policy' for their wedding.
  • The milni tradition was restricted to an amount of Rs. 11.
  • The couple is expected to host two receptions: one in Delhi for politicians and another in Mumbai for actors.

Family

FatherPawan Chopra (businessman)
MotherReena Chopra (artist)
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Shivang Chopra (doctor)
  • Sahaj Chopra (businessman)
SpouseRaghav Chadha (politician)
Other Relatives
Cousins
  • Priyanka Chopra (actor)
  • Mannara Chopra (also known as Barbie Handa) (actor)
  • Meera Chopra (actor)

Career

Debut
  • Film: Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011) as 'Dimple Chaddha'
  • Short Film: Dor (2014) as 'Ria'
  • Singer: 'Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahin' from the film Meri Pyaari Bindu (2017)
Awards
  • 2011: Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’
  • 2012: Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’
  • 2012: Screen Award for Most Promising Debut Actress for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’
  • 2012: Global Film Award for Most Promising Debut Actress for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’
  • 2012: People’s Choice Award for Favourite Debut Actor (Male/Female) for the films ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’ and ‘Ishaqzaade’
  • 2012: Bhaskar Bollywood Award for Most Dramatic Newcomer (Female) for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’
  • 2012: Popular Award at Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, India for Breakthrough Role (Actress) for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’
  • 2012: Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Award for Fun Fearless Debut Actress
  • 2012: Popular Award at The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Debut Actress for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’
  • 2013: National Film Award for Special Mention for the film ‘Ishaqzaade’
  • 2013: Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow for the film ‘Ishaqzaade’
  • 2013: Stardust Jury’s Choice Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Female for the film ‘Ishaqzaade’
  • 2014: Big STAR Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actress in a Comedy Film for the film ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’
  • 2014: Stardust Reader’s Choice Award for Star of the Year – Actress for the film ‘Kill Dil’
  • 2014: Vogue Beauty Award for Flawless Face
  • 2016: Special Award at Stardust Awards for Style Icon of the Year
  • 2016: Vogue Beauty Award for Inspirational Icon

Favourites

Food
  • Rajma-Chawal
  • Kadhai Chicken
  • Pizza
CocktailMargarita
ActorSaif Ali Khan
Restaurant(s)
  • Ping Pong
  • Mangi Ferra
  • Indigo in Mumbai
ActressRani Mukerji
Film(s)
  • Pakeezah (1972)
  • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
  • Barfi (2012)
Song(s)
  • Just a Dream’ by Nelly
  • Hey Baby’ by Pitbull and T-Pain
  • Loca’ by Shakira
  • Who’s That Chick?’ by David Guetta
Singer(s)
  • Sonu Nigam
  • Sunidhi Chauhan
  • Beyoncé
Musician(s)
  • A. R. Rahman
  • Amit Trivedi
Perfume(s)
  • Narciso Rodriguez
  • 212 VIP
  • Acqua Di Gio
Holiday Destination(s)
  • Goa
  • London

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Audi A6
  • Jaguar XJL
Assets/Properties
  • Resides at a sea-facing flat in Bandra, Mumbai
Net Worth (approx.)Rs. 60 crores

Some Lesser Known Facts

Parineeti Chopra is an Indian actor well-known for her roles in Bollywood films like ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ (2014), ‘Golmaal Again’ (2017), and ‘Meri Pyaari Bindu’ (2017).
Her portrayal of ‘Zoya’ in the film ‘Ishaqzaade’ (2012) earned her recognition and praise.
Born into a Punjabi Hindu family in Ambala, Haryana, India, Parineeti grew up in that cultural environment.
Parineeti was a diligent student and consistently ranked among the top three students in her class until the 12th standard.
She achieved first place across India in the SSC exams and was awarded by the then President of India, Pratibha Patil.
While studying at the Manchester Business School in England, she worked as a team leader for catering at the Manchester United Football Club during matches.
Her aspiration to become an investment banker was halted by the UK’s economic recession in 2009, leading her back to India to work as a public relations consultant at Yash Raj Films.
During the promotion of the film ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ (2010), her growing passion for acting prompted her to leave her executive position to pursue acting.
Rani Mukerji is Parineeti's idol and source of inspiration for her acting career, as she eagerly follows Mukerji's work.
Assisting Mukerji for a day was a memorable experience for Parineeti, whom she describes as the best day of her life.
Parineeti harbored a secret crush on Saif Ali Khan, a fact she once disclosed.
Discussions about her relationship with director Maneesh Sharma circulated, but she denied the rumors.
In April 2017, Parineeti began dating Charit Desai, although she never formally acknowledged their relationship.
Charit Desai attended a pre-wedding dinner hosted by Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in 2018.
Recent sightings with Raghav Chadha have sparked speculation about a possible romantic involvement between them.
An AAP Rajya Sabha MP congratulated Parineeti and Raghav on their partnership via social media on 28 March 2023.
Parineeti obtained the title of ‘master scuba diver’ in 2023 after nine years of dedicated training, displaying her passion for scuba diving.
Sharing her travel experiences with her fans on social media, Parineeti expresses her love for exploring new destinations.
Though not a fan of cooking, Parineeti finds it challenging even to make a simple cup of tea.
She prefers quality clothing over expensive brands, demonstrating a practical approach to fashion.
Trained in Hindustani classical singing by a guru of the Agra Gharana, Parineeti possesses musical skills.
Despite multiple flights, Parineeti still fears plane landings, reflecting her unease with that aspect of air travel.
Having a fascination with gadgets and technology, Parineeti invested her first paycheck in purchasing an Apple laptop.