Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- Born:
- July 18, 1982, Jamshedpur, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Actress, Producer, Singer, Philanthropist
Early Life and Education
- Priyanka Chopra spent parts of her childhood in various cities due to her parents' medical careers in the Indian Army.
- She briefly studied at Jai Hind College, Mumbai, before focusing on modeling.
Career and Major Achievements
- Rose to prominence after winning the Femina Miss India World title in 2000.
- Crowned Miss World 2000, catapulting her into international recognition; the journey to become actress priyanka chopra biography miss universe started here.
- Made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with The Hero: Love Story of a Spy.
- Achieved critical acclaim for roles in films like Aitraaz (2004), Fashion (2008), and 7 Khoon Maaf (2011).
- Crossed over to Hollywood, starring in the ABC thriller series Quantico (2015–2018).
- Featured in Hollywood films such as Baywatch (2017) and The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
- Founded the production company Purple Pebble Pictures, promoting regional Indian cinema.
- Serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Notable Works
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Shaheen Zakaria | Bollywood Debut |
| 2008 | Fashion | Meghna Mathur | National Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2012 | Barfi! | Jhilmil Chatterjee | Critical Acclaim |
| 2015-2018 | Quantico | Alex Parrish | Lead Role in American Television Series |
| 2017 | Baywatch | Victoria Leeds | Hollywood Debut |
| 2021 | The Matrix Resurrections | Sati | Supporting Role |
Legacy and Impact
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has broken barriers as a South Asian actress in both Bollywood and Hollywood. Her work as a producer and philanthropist further solidifies her influence as a cultural icon and advocate for social change.