| · Name: | Priyanka Chopra | |
| · Born On: | 18 July 1982 in Jamshedpur, Jharkand, India | |
| · Nickname: | Piggy Chops, Sunshine, Mimi | |
| · Zodiac: | Cancer | |
| · Debut Movie: | Thamizhan(Tamil) | |
| The Hero: Love Story of a Spy(Hindi) | ||
| · Height: | 5' 8" | |
| · Father: | Ashok Chopra | |
| · Mother: | Madhu Akhauri | |
| · Brother: | Siddarth Chopra(Younger) | |
| · Hair Color: | Brown | |
| · Eye color: | Black | |
| · Favourite Food: | Dish Lasagna, Makki roti and sarson kasaag ( Indian Food ) | |
| · Favourite Author: | Shakespeare, Sidney Sheldon | |
| · Favourite Book: | Romeo Juliet, Tell me your Dreams | |
| · Favourite Magazine: | Femina and Readers Digest | |
| · Favourite Movie: | Pretty Woman, Walk in the Clouds | |
| · Favourite Movie Star: | Mel Gibson, kishore kumar | |
| · Favorite Perfume: | Dune | |
| · Hobbies: | Singing & Writing poetry | |
| · Turn Ons: | R&B Music, Fudge and Hot Chocolate, Bulging Biceps | |
| · Turn Offs: | Smelly Shoes and Bad Breath | |
| · Website: | iampriyankachopra.com | |
Trivia
# Father Capt. Dr. Ashok Chopra, mother Dr. Madhu Chopra.
# Did her schooling from La Martinière in Lucknow. She completed tenth grade in Boston and wanted to become a software engineer or a criminal psychologist.
# Priyanka Chopra, is very fond of ghazals and poetry. She even writes poems.
# She is the winner of the Miss India and Miss World beauty pageants in 2000.
# When Chopra won the Miss World crown, she became the fifth Indian woman to win the title.
# Priyanka Chopra is also a trained western classical singer. In August 2011, she signed a worldwide recording agreement with Universal Music and Desi Hits which will contain about ten pop songs and will release worldwide, sometime in 2012. Chopra is currently writing and recording the album in English.
# Chopra participated in a concert tour titled Temptations 2004 with other Bollywood actors and actresses, including Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta and Arjun Rampal.
# In 2004, she became the second woman to win the Filmfare Best Villain Award, which she received for her critically acclaimed performance in Aitraaz.
# Priyanka Chopra has declined to work in Ashok Amritraj’s international venture, thereby she rejected the offer of being in Hollywood movies.
# On 12 December 2009, she was present as a judge for the Miss World 2009 competition held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
# She is the only Indian in the USA to have been selected at the state level for the National Opus Honor Choir, extensive charity work back in India and the USA, and joined the CAF and CII in their literacy program and is their ambassador.
# Joined the Indian Govt. sponsored Polio Eradication Programme as a volunteer.
# She has represented brands including Lux, Ponds, Sunsilk, Hero Honda, Nokia, Tag Heuer, J. Hampsted, Virgin Comic, Asmi Jewelry, Levis, Bru, and Nikon and is one of the top paid Bollywood actresses in this respect.
# She was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2010.
Personal Quotes
# “I fail to understand why people would think I got a raw deal out of Krrish (2006), considering I was present all through the film, from the beginning till the end. And I don't know where people get off really. 'Krissh' has done a business of Rupees 150 crores. It's popular and is almost giving 'Superman' a run for its money, so what more convincing is required to get the point across? I'm very happy with the response I got from the film. I'm happy with my role. I've learnt that you can't always please everyone in any case. And 'Krissh' is my moment of success; I will not allow anyone to take that away from me.” (Stardust magazine, September 2006)
# “Once I knew I wasn't going to be doing Umrao Jaan (2006), I completely disconnected from the film. And I cannot compare myself to Aishwarya Rai.”
# “When I became Miss World, I couldn't believe I had won it. I used to sleep with my crown because I was scared someone would steal it. In a minute the world changed for me.” (July 2007)
# “I'm lucky. I don't know whether I'm deserving or not. All I know is that I work damn hard for everything. And God helps those who help themselves. Every day is like an exam. I believe destiny and hard work go hand in hand. I was studying to be an engineer when my mom and my brother sent my pictures for the Miss India contest. I didn't even know about it. If that isn't destiny, what is?” (July 2007)
# “Most outsiders look at the film world as something glamorous. But no one sees the hard work that goes into it. I haven't taken a holiday in the last four years. I'm working 25 hours a day. There's no time to sleep or to eat.” (July 2007)
# “When asked what sets her apart from other actresses: "I don't come from a film background. I haven't learned anything about films or film-making. But I have a thirst to know everything about my profession. I want to learn about cinematography, about editing, about music recordings, about post-production. So when people in the know talk, I willingly listen. Also, I'm not scared of working 20 hours a day.”
# “I got into the movies by accident. When I got an offer, I thought let's try this too. Everything in my life has happened by trial and error. I didn't even think I would win the Miss India title so where's the question of thinking I'd come this far.” (July 2007)
# “I thoroughly believe in the institution of marriage, but there's still a long way to go before I get married. Right now I want to concentrate on my career.”
# “I adore watching movies; movie marathons are my favorite pastime. I can watch up to five movies back to back. I also love music and like reading whenever I get the time.”
# “I have no interest in live-in relationships. I really think marriage binds people together both socially and emotionally and that I think is what is best. I am sure I won’t change my views in future too.”
# “I am not into horoscopes and astrology. I have always been destiny’s child and destiny has played out the good cards for me so far. Destiny has helped me find a vocation I never imagined I would be in.”
# “I actually have not regretted any film that I have done. Nothing has been so bad that I wished that I had never done it. It happens with everyone especially in the creative field.”
# “I condemn one-night stands completely. For me, I think it shows the level of disrespect you have towards your body, if you’re indulging in casual sex. If you’re in love with someone, it just doesn’t make sense to me why you would just sleep with someone to satisfy your sexual appetite…”
# “I don’t think there’s only one love. In my opinion, every relationship has something new to offer.”
# “I love Madhuri Dixit! Even if I am considered two per cent of her I will think of myself as hugely talented.I also love Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. They obviously believe so much in what I too think — that is, they are not interested in just going on the sets and finishing their shots, but in living the roles and breathing life into the characters.”
# “I am very fond of western wear. I just like wearing jeans and T-shirt, blue jeans and white shirt is my favourite outfit. In Indian wear, my favourite is Sari.”
# “I don’t come from a film background. I haven’t learned anything about films or film-making. But I have a thirst to know everything about my profession. I want to learn about cinematography, about editing, about music recordings, about post-production.”
# “There are definitely more harmful things around us and I have been having colas since I was a kid and all is fine with me. Have the agencies analyzed how safe the water is that we drink or if mother’s milk also contains harmful chemicals?” [About Pepsi-cola ban]
# “I was shocked and upset when I heard the news. I wish his family strength and courage. The film fraternity will stand by him in every possible way. He is a wonderful person and because he has already served his sentence for 16 months, already I hope the Supreme Court will be lenient. I wish him luck.” [About Sanjay Dutt]
# “It was wonderful to connect with the Indians there. I had been to school in New York for three years as a teenager. And I know how close Indians abroad feel to their home,” [About New York]
# “I have spent almost seven years in the industry and I have had all sorts of experiences. Flops to hits, controversies toindustry backing, good periods to dull periods – I have learnt a lot. However, I dread the fact that there is no privacy here.”
# “If a person is not from a film background but has a story idea that will appeal, I will surely do the film. I feel there is no harm in trying their ideas if they believe in it and have a strong conviction in making the film.”
#“I want the audience to be surprised by my character all the time. I want them to keep guessing about my roles, so I am doing more of such films and when a new director comes with such subjects I jump for that.”
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | ||
| 2002 | Thamizhan | Priya | ||
| 2003 | The Hero: Love Story of a Spy | Shaheen Zakaria | ||
| 2003 | Andaaz | Jiya | ||
| 2004 | Plan | Rani | ||
| 2004 | Kismat | Sapna | ||
| 2004 | Asambhav | Alisha | ||
| 2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi | Rani Singh | ||
| 2004 | Aitraaz | Mrs. Sonia Roy | ||
| 2005 | Blackmail | Mrs. Rathod | ||
| 2005 | Karam | Shalini | ||
| 2005 | Waqt: The Race Against Time | Pooja (Mitali) | ||
| 2005 | Yakeen | Simar | ||
| 2005 | Barsaat | Kajal | ||
| 2005 | Bluffmaster! | Simmi Ahuja | ||
| 2006 | Taxi Number 9211 | Seema | ||
| 2006 | 36 China Town | Priya | ||
| 2006 | Alag | Anu | ||
| 2006 | Krrish | Roma | ||
| 2006 | Aap Ki Khatir | Kamini | ||
| 2006 | Don: The Chase Begins Again | Aarthi Sharma | ||
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Herself | ||
| 2007 | Big Brother | Herself | ||
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Sana / Zeisha | ||
| 2008 | My Name is Anthony Gonsalves | Alia Kapoor | ||
| 2008 | Love Story 2050 | Shubhi | ||
| 2008 | God Tussi Great Ho | Sonia | ||
| 2008 | Chamku | Meghna Mathur | ||
| 2008 | Drona | Neha Melwani | ||
| 2008 | Fashion | Herself | ||
| 2008 | Dostana | Sweety Shekhar Bhope | ||
| 2009 | Billu | 12 roles | ||
| 2009 | Kaminey | Alisha Merchant | ||
| 2009 | What's Your Raashee? | Herself | ||
| 2010 | Pyaar Impossible | Kiara | ||
| 2010 | Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai | Susanna Anna-Marie | ||
| 2010 | Anjaana Anjaani | Johannes | ||
| 2011 | 7 Khoon Maaf | Roma | ||
| 2011 | Ra.One | Kaali | ||
| 2011 | Don 2: The Chase Continues | Priya | ||
| 2012 | Agneepath |
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| 2012 | Barfee |
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| 2012 | Teri Meri Kahaani |
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| 2012 | Krrish 2 |
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Awards
National Film Awards
Winner
# National Film Award for Best Actress; Fashion(2009)
Filmfare Awards
Winner
# Filmfare Best Female Debut Award; Andaaz(2003)
# Filmfare Best Villain Award; Aitraaz(2005)
# Filmfare Best Actress Award; Fashion(2009)
Nominated
# Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award; Andaaz(2003)
# Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award; Aitraaz(2005)
# Filmfare Best Actress Award; Kaminey(2010)
Star Screen Awards
Winner
# Star Screen Award Best Villain; Aitraaz(2005)
# Star Screen Award Best Actress; Fashion(2009)
Nominated
# Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female; Andaaz(2004)
# Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1, along with Akshay Kumar; Aitraaz(2005)
# Star Screen Award Best Actress; Kaminey(2010)
# Star Screen Award Best Actress; What's Your Raashee?( 2010)
Zee Cine Awards
Nominated
# Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut; The Hero: Love Story of a Spy(2004)
# Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut;Andaaz(2004)
# Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role; Aitraaz(2005)
International Indian Film Academy Awards
Winner
# IIFA Awards Best On-Screen Beauty; Krrish(2007)
# IIFA Best Actress Award; Fashion(2009)
# IIFA Contribution To a Greener Earth(2011)
Nominated
# IIFA Star Debut; Andaaz(2004)
# IIFA Best Villain Award; Aitraaz(2005)
# IIFA Best Actress Award; Kaminey(2010)
Stardust Awards
Winner
# Stardust Best Supporting Actress Award; The Hero: Love Story of a Spy(2004)
# Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Female; Mujhse Shaadi Karogi(2005)
# Stardust Star of the Year Award - Female; Fashion & Dostana(2009)
Nominated
# Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Female; Waqt: The Race Against Time(2006)
# Stardust Star of the Year Award - Female; Kaminey(2010)
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
Winner
# Apsara Awards Best Actress; Fashion(2009)
# Apsara Awards Best Actress; Kaminey(2010)
Global Indian Film Awards
Winner
# GIFA Awards; Windows Live Search & Movie Talkies Most Searched Actress(2007)
# Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards
Winner
# Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards; Best Actress (Hindi Movies); Aitraaz(2004)
Other awards
# POGO Awards Most Amazing Actress; Krrish(2007)
# Kelvinator's Gr8 Women Awards; Contribution to Indian Cinema(2007)
# Zee Astitva Awards; Contribution to Indian Cinema(2008)
# She was among the 10 recipients of the IIFA-FICCI Frames Awards for the; "Most Powerful Entertainers of the Decade.( 2009)
# Nielsen Box Office Award; Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema by The Hollywood Reporter trade journal at The Asian Film Festival, Hong Kong(2009)
# Lion's Club Gold Awards Best Actress; Fashion(2009)
# Golden Trident Awards Best Actress; Fashion(2009)
# Cosmopolitan Awards Best Actress; Fashion(2009)
# Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Award; Best Actress; Fashion(2009)
# Shanghai International Film Festival; Jin Jue Award(2009)
# NDTV Profit Car & Bike Awards; Brand Ambassador of the Year(2009)
# Teacher's Achievement Awards; Entertainment Award(2009)
# NDTV Awards; Female Entertainer of the Year Award(2010)
# Indian Telly Awards; Most Impactful Debut on Television; Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 3(2010)
# Big Star Entertainment Awards; New Talent of the Decade – Female(2010)
# Lions Gold Awards; Lions Favourite Popular Film Actor – Female(2010)
# GQ Man of the Year Awards; GQ Woman of the Year(2010)
# Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Award; Best Actress; Kaminey(2010)
# Dadasaheb Phalke Awards; Most Memorable Performance; 7 Khoon Maaf(2011)
Honors and Recognitions
# Style Diva of 2006(2006)
# Sexiest Asian Women(2006)
# People Magazine India's Best Dressed woman 2011(2011)
# Maxim Magazine Hottest Girl Of 2011(2011)
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