Priyanka Chopra Age, Wiki and Bio

Priyanka Chopra

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Model, Singer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/07/1982
Age42 years
BirthplaceJamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)Piggy Chops, Sunshine, Mimi, PC
Known forWinning the Miss India and Miss World beauty pageants in 2000

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6½” (169 cm)
Weight55 Kg (121 lbs)
Figure Measurements36-28-36
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Education12th Standard

Personal Life

Date of Birth18/07/1982
BirthplaceJamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Zodiac signCancer
NationalityIndian
HometownBareilly, 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/UniversityJai Hind College, Mumbai
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegetarian
AddressGreen Acres at Lokhandwala complex, Andheri, Mumbai
Hobbies
  • Singing
  • Writing poems
  • Reading
  • Photography
TattooShe has got 'Daddy's lil girl' inked on her wrist.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Aseem Merchant (model)
  • Akshay Kumar (actor)
  • Harman Baweja (actor)
  • Shah Rukh Khan (actor, rumour)
  • Shahid Kapoor (actor)
  • Nick Jonas (singer, songwriter)
Engagement Date18 August 2018
Engagement PlaceMumbai
Marriage Date
  • 1 December 2018 (as per Christian rituals)
  • 2 December 2018 (as per Hindu rituals)
Marriage PlaceUmaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur

Family

FatherLate Ashok Chopra (physician in Indian Army)
MotherMadhu Chopra (former physician in Indian Army)
SiblingsSiddharth Chopra (Younger Brother)
SpouseNick Jonas (m. 2018-present)
ChildrenMalti Marie Chopra Jonas

Career

Debut
Tamil filmThamizhan (2002) as Priya
Hindi filmThe Hero Love Story of a Spy (2003) as Dr. Shaheen Zakaria
TVFear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi (2010) on Colors TV as host
SingingUllathai Killathe (2002, Tamil Film- Thamizhan)
English filmBaywatch (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)

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
  • 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 DesignerPrabal Gurung
PerfumeRalph Lauren Romance
RestaurantOlive in Mumbai
Travel Destination(s)
  • Paris
  • Brazil
  • Mexico

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Rolls Royce Ghost
  • Porsche Cayenne
  • Mercedes Benz E Class
  • 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 personalized ATV
Money Factor
Salary
  • 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).
Net WorthIn 2023, her net worth was calculated approximately at $75 million (Rs. 620 Crores).

Some Lesser Known Facts

Priyanka Chopra grew up in a family of physicians, as her parents were doctors in the Indian Army.
Her father was a Punjabi Hindu from Ambala, while her mother belonged to the Bihari-Magahi Hindu community in Jharkhand.
Priyanka's maternal grandmother hailed from the Kavalappara family of Kerala and was originally named Mary John.
Due to her parents' frequent transfers, Priyanka lived in various cities including Ambala, Mumbai, and Lucknow.
Moving to the United States at 13, she studied in Massachusetts and Iowa, apart from living in Queens, New York briefly.
Priyanka Chopra faced racial issues and bullying during her teenage years in the US.
Initially interested in criminal psychology, she shifted focus to acting after winning the Miss India World title.
Her nasoplasty in 2001 led to nose bridge issues, causing depression before corrective surgeries restored her confidence.
Despite setbacks with debut films, Priyanka's breakthrough came with Andaaz in 2003 and Aitraaz in 2004.
She won accolades for her negative role in the movie 'Aitraaz'.
Priyanka Chopra participated in various charity events and causes throughout her career.
In 2006, a day with Priyanka was auctioned on eBay to support girls’ education in India.
She ventured into music, releasing singles like 'In My City' with Pitbull and 'Exotic.'
Priyanka Chopra married Nick Jonas in December 2018 at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur.
Her memoir 'Unfinished' was well-received upon its release in February 2021.
In 2023, Priyanka starred in the series 'Citadel' and the film 'Heads of State.'
Chopra is vocal about gender equality and advocates for women’s rights.
She transitioned from Bollywood to Hollywood due to limited opportunities and industry politics.
Priyanka Chopra addressed nepotism and industry challenges during interviews in March and May 2023.
She has faced criticism for her silence on global issues, including the situation in Gaza.
Priyanka Chopra enjoys collecting cameras and is known for her love of gadgets.
Chopra is an animal lover, having adopted a tigress and a lioness.
She is the first Indian actress with a foot impression in Italy's Salvatore Ferragamo Museum.
Priyanka Chopra's Simpsons caricatures were created soon after her wedding in December 2018.
She is the first Indian to feature on the cover of British Vogue in its February 2023 issue.
Priyanka Chopra values equality and is an advocate for women's rights.
Her pet dog Diana has a popular Instagram page with thousands of followers.
Priyanka Chopra's favorite song is 'Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye' from the movie Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.