Priyanka Chopra Biography Priyanka Chopra Jonas born July 18, 1982 is an Indian actress, producer, and former beauty queen. Crowned Miss World in 2000, she is one of India’s highest-paid actresses, with numerous accolades to her name, including two National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. In 2016, the Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri, and Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In the following years, Forbes included her among the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, and in 2022, she was featured in the BBC 100 Women list.
Priyanka Chopra Biography
Priyanka Chopra Jonas (née Chopra) was born on July 18, 1982, in Jamshedpur, India, to Capt. Dr. Ashok Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra, both of whom were physicians in the Indian Army. Growing up in a family with a military background, Priyanka had a diverse and adventurous upbringing. She began her education at La Martinière Girls College in Lucknow as a boarding student and later briefly attended Maria Goretti College in Bareilly before moving to the United States. There, she completed her tenth grade in Boston, Massachusetts. Initially, Priyanka considered pursuing a career as a software engineer or criminal psychologist. In addition to her academic interests, she has a strong passion for Indian music and dance, and enjoys writing poetry and short stories. She is also an avid reader, with a particular interest in biographies.
Priyanka Chopra Biography Details
Born | 18 July 1982 (age 42) Jamshedpur, Bihar, India |
Other names | Priyanka Chopra Jonas |
Occupations | · Actress · producer |
Years active | 2002–present |
Title | Miss World 2000 |
Spouse | Nick Jonas (m. 2018) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Chopra family Jonas family |
Category | Singers Bio |
Honours | Padma Shri (2016) |
About Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian actress and producer. The winner of the Miss World 2000 pageant, Chopra is one of India’s highest-paid actresses and has received numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards.
- Born: 18 July 1982 (age 42 years), Jamshedpur
- Spouse: Nick Jonas (m. 2018)
- Height: 65 m
- Education: Newton North High School (2000), Jai Hind College · See more
- Parents: Madhu Chopra, Ashok Chopra
Early Life
Chopra was born in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now Jharkhand) on July 18, 1982, to Ashok and Madhu Chopra, both physicians in the Indian Army. Her father was a Punjabi Hindu from Ambala, while her mother was a Bihari-Magahi Hindu from Jharkhand, with familial connections to politics. Chopra also has a brother, Siddharth, who is seven years younger than her. Bollywood actresses Parineeti Chopra, Meera Chopra, and Mannara Chopra are her cousins.
Due to her parents’ military careers, Chopra moved frequently across India, living in Delhi, Chandigarh, Ambala, Ladakh, Lucknow, Bareilly, and Pune. She attended La Martiniere Girls’ School in Lucknow and St. Maria Goretti College in Bareilly. Chopra embraced the experience of constantly changing schools and viewed it as an opportunity to explore India’s diverse cultures.
Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s) | Piggy Chops, Sunshine, Mimi, PC |
Profession(s) | Actress, Model, Singer |
Known for | Winning the Miss India and Miss World beauty pageants in 2000 |
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) | 5′ 6½” (169 cm) |
Weight (approx.) | 55 Kg (121 lbs) |
Figure Measurements (approx.) | 36-28-36 |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career |
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 2025) | 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 |
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.” |
Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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.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. “When I say @priyankachopra’s name in my head I now automatically pronounce it like “Priyaaaanka Chopruh”,” 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. In April 2022, they announced that they have named their baby daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. |
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 |
Priyanka Chopra Net Worth and Salary 2025
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). |
Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 650 crore (as of 2025) |