Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian actress, producer, singer and former beauty pageant winner who has worked extensively in Hindi cinema and international film and television. She won Miss India and Miss World in 2000 before beginning her acting career.
She made her acting debut with the Tamil film Thamizhan (2002) and made her Hindi film debut with The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003). She subsequently gained recognition through films such as Andaaz, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz, Krrish, Don, Fashion, Kaminey, 7 Khoon Maaf, Barfi!, Mary Kom, Bajirao Mastani and The Sky Is Pink.
Her notable performances include Jhilmil Chatterjee in Barfi!, Mary Kom in Mary Kom, Kashibai in Bajirao Mastani, and Aditi Chaudhary in The Sky Is Pink. She also played Alex Parrish in the American television series Quantico, expanding her career into international television.Priyanka Chopra was born on 18 July 1982 in Jamshedpur to Indian Army physicians Dr. Ashok Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra. Because of her parents' military careers, she spent parts of her childhood in different Indian cities and also studied for a period in the United States.
Her career began in the world of beauty pageants. After winning Miss India 2000, she went on to win the Miss World 2000 title. She subsequently entered the Indian film industry and established herself as an actress in Hindi cinema.
Her performance in Fashion (2008) earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress. She also received major recognition for Barfi!, Mary Kom, 7 Khoon Maaf, Kaminey and Bajirao Mastani. Her awards record includes multiple Filmfare Awards and other national and international honours.
In addition to acting, Chopra has worked as a producer and singer. She released music including the singles “In My City,” “Exotic” and “I Can't Make You Love Me.” She has also produced films through her production company and has participated in various entertainment and social initiatives.
In 2016, the Government of India awarded Priyanka Chopra the Padma Shri, one of India's civilian honours, in the field of Art–Cinema.
Her international work includes the television series Quantico, the film Baywatch, and other international productions. She has also appeared in projects such as The White Tiger and Citadel. IMDb currently lists her as an actress, producer and voice actor, with a career spanning film and television. Birth Date: 18 July 1982 Birth Place: Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India Profession: Actress, Producer, Singer, Model Genres: Hindi Cinema, International Cinema, Television, Music Years Active: 2002–Present