| Priyanka Chopra |
| Nickname |
Piggy Chops
Sunshine
Mimi
PC |
| Profession |
Actress
Model
Singer |
| Known for |
Winning the Miss India and Miss World beauty pageants in 2000 |
| Priyanka Chopra Physical Stats & More |
| Height |
In feet/inches: 5 feet 6 inches
In centimeters: 169 cm
In meters: 1.69 m
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| Weight |
55 Kg
(121 lbs) |
| Figure Measurements |
Bust: 35 inches
Waist: 26 inches
Hips: 36 inches
Figure Type: Hourglass |
| Eye Colour |
Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour |
Black |
| Priyanka Chopra 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
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
National Film Award
Best Actress for Fashion (2008)
Filmfare Awards
Best Female Debut – Andaaz (2003)
Best Performance in a Negative Role – Aitraaz (2004)
Best Actress – Fashion (2008)
Critics Award for Best Actress – 7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
Best Supporting Actress – Bajirao Mastani (2015)
IIFA Awards
Multiple wins including Best Actress (Fashion, Barfi!, Mary Kom)
Screen Awards / Zee Cine Awards / Stardust Awards
Numerous wins for Don, Kaminey, Barfi!, Mary Kom, Bajirao Mastani
People’s Choice Awards (USA):
Favorite Actress in a New TV Series – Quantico (2016)
Favorite Dramatic TV Actress – Quantico (2017)
First South Asian actress to win a People’s Choice Award
Padma Shri (2016): Fourth-highest civilian award by Government of India
Time’s 100 Most Influential People (2016)
Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women (2017, 2018)
Other Achievements
Winner of Miss World 2000 pageant
Honoured at UNICEF as Global Goodwill Ambassador
Featured on covers of top magazines like TIME, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar
Recognized for philanthropic work in education, health, and women empowerment
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| Priyanka Chopra Personal Life |
| Date of Birth |
18 July 1982 (Sunday) |
| Age |
43 Years |
| Birthplace |
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India |
| Zodiac sign |
Cancer |
| Nationality |
Indian |
| Hometown |
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| School |
• 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
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| 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."
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| Food Habit |
Vegetarian |
| Address |
Los Angeles / USA Residence |
| Hobbies |
Singing
Writing poems
Reading
Photography |
| Tattoo |
She has got 'Daddy's lil girl' inked on her wrist.
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| Controversies |
- Shah Rukh Khan Link-Up Rumours (2011–2012): Priyanka was repeatedly linked with Shah Rukh Khan during Don 2. Their closeness sparked industry gossip; she faced backlash from insiders, though both denied the affair.
- Karan Johar Fallout: After the SRK rumours, reports suggested a fallout between Karan Johar and Priyanka. Later, they reconciled and appeared friendly again publicly.
- Plastic Surgery Rumours: She has faced constant speculation about undergoing cosmetic surgeries (nose job, lips, etc.), though Priyanka never officially confirmed.
- Met Gala Dress Trolling (2017): Her trench-coat gown with a 20-foot trail at the Met Gala was widely trolled online. Later, she laughed it off, calling it a “memorable fashion moment.”
- “Quantico” Episode Backlash (2018): An episode of her US TV show Quantico depicted Indian nationalists planning a terrorist attack. She faced criticism in India, later issued an apology, and ABC Studios defended her.
- “The Activist” TV Show Criticism (2021): As co-host of the reality competition show The Activist, she was accused of “trivializing activism.” Priyanka apologized, admitting the format was misguided.
- Priyanka vs. Kareena Kapoor (early 2000s): Both actresses had a cold war during their initial careers. They later resolved differences and appeared together on Koffee with Karan.
- Political Statements (2019): She was called a “hypocrite” by a Pakistani activist for her stance on war and peace when she had earlier tweeted “Jai Hind” supporting the Indian Army.
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| Priyanka Chopra Relationships & More |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends |
Priyanka Chopra – Affairs / Boyfriends
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- Aseem Merchant – Priyanka was rumoured to have dated actor/entrepreneur Aseem Merchant during her early modeling days. Their breakup was said to be bitter, and years later, controversy arose when Aseem planned a biopic on her.
- Akshay Kumar – Strong link-up rumours during the shooting of Andaaz and later films. Their alleged closeness reportedly created issues in Akshay’s marriage, after which they stopped working together.
- Harman Baweja – Dated during the making of Love Story 2050 (2008). Their relationship didn’t last long after the film’s failure at the box office.
- Shah Rukh Khan – Widely reported link-up during Don 2 (2011–2012). Neither confirmed, but rumours led to industry gossip and controversies.
- Shahid Kapoor – After her split with Harman, Priyanka was linked with Shahid. He was spotted at her home during an IT raid, fueling speculation.
- Tom Hiddleston (rumoured) – Sparked rumours after presenting together at the 2016 Emmy Awards, though nothing concrete followed.
- Nick Jonas – Met at the Met Gala 2017. After dating for a year, they got engaged in July 2018. Married in December 2018 in lavish ceremonies at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur.
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| Engagement Date |
18 August 2018 |
| Engagement Place |
Mumbai |
| Marriage Date |
• 1 December 2018 (as per Christian rituals)
• 2 December 2018 (as per Hindu rituals)
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| Marriage Place |
Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur |
| Priyanka Chopra Family |
| Husband/Spouse |
Nick Jonas (m. 2018-present)
Note: Nick Jonas is 10 years younger than Priyanka Chopra.
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| 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.
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| Parents |
Father- Late Ashok Chopra (physician in Indian Army)
Mother- Madhu Chopra (former physician in Indian Army)
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| Siblings |
Brother- Siddharth Chopra (Younger)
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| Other Relatives |
Cousin sisters- 3
Parineeti Chopra (actor)
Meera Chopra (actor)
Mannara Chopra (actor, model)
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| Priyanka Chopra Favourites |
| Food |
Burgers
French fries
Sarson ka saag
Bourbon biscuits
Red velvet cake |
| Actor |
Matthew McConaughey
Tom Hardy
Mel Gibson
Shah Rukh Khan
Kishore Kumar
Dharmendra |
| Actress(es) |
Rekha and Sushmita Sen |
| Film |
Bollywood: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
Hollywood: Jerry Maguire (1996), Pretty Woman (1990), A Walk in the Clouds (1995)
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| Books |
• Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
• Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon
• Letters from a Father to His Daughter by Jawaharlal Nehru
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| Fashion Designer |
Manish Malhotra
Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Ralph Lauren
Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla
Falguni Shane Peacock
Dior, Zuhair Murad, Elie Saab, Versace |
| Perfume |
Trussardi Donna and Gucci Rush |
| Restaurant |
- Bastian, Mumbai – Famous for seafood and Asian fusion (her go-to in Mumbai).
- Olive Bar & Kitchen, Mumbai – Classic Mediterranean fine dining spot.
- Yauatcha, Mumbai – Loves their dim sums and Asian delicacies.
- Café Goa, Versova – Known for authentic Goan dishes.
- Sona, New York – Her own restaurant, serves Indian-inspired modern cuisine.
- Nobu, Los Angeles & New York – Enjoys Japanese fine dining here.
- Cipriani, New York – A luxury dining favorite.
- Catch, Los Angeles – Popular seafood & sushi hotspot.
- Burger King / In-N-Out, USA – Occasionally indulges in fast food cravings.
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| Travel Destination |
Goa, India
Paris, France
New York, USA
Italy (Tuscany, Lake Como, Rome)
Maldives
Dubai, UAE
Los Angeles, USA
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| Priyanka Chopra Style Quotient |
| Car Collection |
- Rolls Royce Ghost – Worth ₹5.25 crore (she is one of the few Bollywood actresses to own a Rolls Royce).
- Mercedes-Maybach S650 – Worth ₹2.7 crore.
- Porsche Cayenne – Worth ₹1.2 crore.
- BMW 7-Series – Worth ₹1.8 crore.
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class – Worth ₹1.4 crore.
- Audi Q7 – Worth ₹80 lakh.
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| Expensive Things/Valuables |
- Los Angeles Mansion – A luxurious Encino home worth $20 million (₹144 crore) with 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, an infinity pool, and a backyard.
- Mumbai Property – Sea-facing apartment in Juhu, Mumbai, worth ₹20 crore.
- Goa Beach House – Holiday home worth ₹15–20 crore.
- New York Apartment – Owned property in Manhattan, reportedly worth several million dollars.
- Wedding Ring – Given by Nick Jonas, worth ₹2.1 crore ($300,000).
- Rolls Royce Ghost – Luxury car worth ₹5.25 crore.
- Designer Wardrobe & Jewelry – Owns luxury pieces from brands like Tiffany & Co., Dior, Sabyasachi, Ralph Lauren, and Bulgari.
- Restaurant “Sona” (NYC) – High-value investment in fine-dining business.
- Private Jet Access – Often travels via private jets for international events and vacations.
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| Priyanka Chopra Money Factor |
| Salary |
- Salary per Movie (Bollywood): ₹12–15 crore
- Salary per Hollywood Project: $3–4 million
- Web Series / TV: Earned $3 million per season for Quantico
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| Net Worth |
$70–75 million (₹580–600 crore) |
