Her family was always on the move as her father was in the army. Some of her growing up years were spent in Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh. She studied at the La Martiniere Girl’s School in Lucknow before re-locating to the United States of America. While there, she studied at the Newton North High School in Massachusetts and later in North Delta Senior Secondary School in North Delta. On returning back to India, she continued her schooling in the Army School at Bareilly.
Priyanka is a good singer and occasionally writes poetry and short stories. She didn't had much aspiration for modeling or ever dreamed of competing in beauty contests, but her parents, without Priyanka's knowledge, sent photos of her to the Femina Miss India pageant.She joined the Jai Hind College in Mumbai but dropped out when she won the second place in the Miss India beauty pageant.
Chopra was crowned Miss India World and later Miss World in 2000. In the same year, Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza, both also from India, won the Miss Universe and Miss Asia Pacific crowns, in a rare triple victory for one country.When Chopra won the Miss World crown, she became the fifth Indian woman to win the title, and the fourth Indian woman to win in a span of seven years.
18 July 1982, Jamshedpur, Bihar, India
Birth Name
Priyanka Ashok Chopra
Nickname
Sunshine
Mimi
Height
5' 7 1/2"
High School
Newton North High School-Newton, Massachusetts
Graduated from Cepar Rapids, Iowa's John F. Kennedy High School
College
La Martiniere Girls College in Lucknow
Maria Goretti College in Bareilly
After winning the Miss World title, Chopra became an actress. She made her debut in the 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan alongside Vijay, in which she also sung playback, before moving on to Bollywood. In 2003, her first Bollywood film, The Hero: Love Story of a Spy released and won her good reviews. Despite being given a below average status, the film went on to become one of the highest grossing films of that year.
- The only Indian in USA to have been selected at state level for the National opus Honour choir.
- Extensive charity work back in India & USA
b. Member of the support group for the thalassaemic children in U.P., India.
c. Participated in the Adult education awareness program with the NGO's
in the peripheral areas of Bareilly.
d. Joined the Indian Govt. sponsored Polio Eradication Programme as a volunteer.
e. She raised funds for the destitutes at Boston USA by participating in their Church programme " Priyanka is a genuine, selfless, down to earth, warm and loving personality A very special person.
Year Film Role Other notes
2002 Thamizhan Priya Tamil film
2003 The Hero: Love Story of a Spy Shaheen Zakaria
Andaaz Jiya Winner, Filmfare Best Female Debut Award
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
2004 Plan Rani
Kismat Sapna
Asambhav Alisha
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Rani Singh
Aitraaz Mrs. Sonia Roy Winner, Filmfare Best Villain Award
Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
2005 Blackmail Mrs. Rathod
Karam Shalini
Waqt: The Race Against Time Pooja
Yakeen Simar
Barsaat Kajal
Bluffmaster Simmi Ahuja
2006 Taxi Number 9211 Special appearance
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Alag Special appearance in song Sabse Alag
Krrish Priya
Aap Ki Khatir Anu
Don - The Chase Begins Again Roma
2007 Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love Kkamini
Big Brother Aarthi Sharma
Om Shanti Om Herself Special appearance in song Deewangi Deewangi
2008 My Name is Anthony Gonsalves Herself Special appearance
Love Story 2050 Sana/Zeisha Double role
God Tussi Great Ho Alia Kapoor
Chamku Shubhi
Drona Sonia
Fashion Meghna Mathur Winner , Filmfare Best Actress Award
Winner , Star Screen Award for Best Actress
Winner , Stardust Star of the Year Award - Female
Dostana Neha Melwani
2009 Billu Herself Special appearance in song You Get Me Rockin & Reeling
