Priyanka Chopra

Overview

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian actress and producer who has made a significant impact in the film industry both in India and globally. Born on 18 July 1982, she has achieved numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. Here is a timeline of her significant events and milestones.

Main Milestones

Birth

18 July 1982

Priyanka Chopra was born in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now Jharkhand), to Ashok and Madhu Chopra, both physicians in the Indian Army.

Miss World 2000

2000

Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World 2000 pageant, becoming the fifth Indian contestant to achieve this title and marking the beginning of her career in the entertainment industry.

Acting Debut

2002

Chopra made her acting debut in the Tamil film "Thamizhan", followed by her first Bollywood feature in "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy" in 2003.

Breakthrough Roles

2004

She starred in the commercially successful films "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" and "Aitraaz", with the latter earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role.

Critical Acclaim

2008

Chopra's portrayal of a troubled model in the drama "Fashion" won her the National Film Award for Best Actress and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, marking a turning point in her career.

Success in Action Films

2011-2013

She starred in successful action films such as "Don 2", "Agneepath", and "Krrish 3", solidifying her position as a leading actress in Bollywood.

International Breakthrough

2015-2018

Chopra became the first South Asian woman to headline an American network series with "Quantico". She also appeared in Hollywood films like "Baywatch" and "Isn't It Romantic?".

Padma Shri and Global Recognition

2016

The Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri, and "Time" named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. "Forbes" listed her among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women in the following years.

BBC 100 Women

2022

Chopra was named in the BBC "100 Women" list, further cementing her global influence and recognition.

Recent Projects

2023

She starred in the Amazon Prime Video action thriller series "Citadel" and has several upcoming projects, including "Heads of State" and "The Bluff".