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Priyanka ChopraIndian model and actress, Miss World 2000.
Date of Birth: 08.07.1982
Country:  India |
Content:
- Biography of Priyanka Chopra
- Early Career
- Rise to Fame
- Philanthropy and Achievements
- Interesting Facts
- Filmography
Biography of Priyanka Chopra
Early Life and EducationPriyanka Chopra was born on July 8, 1982, in Jamshedpur, India, into a family of doctors. Her parents, Ashok and Madhu Chopra, were both military physicians, which led to frequent relocations from Ladakh to Kerala, and then to Mumbai and Jamshedpur. She has a younger brother who is eight years her junior. During her childhood, she suffered from asthma. She received her education first at a girls' school in Lucknow, and then in Bareilly at the Maria Goretti College. She completed her senior year of high school in Boston, USA.
Early Career
Priyanka's initial aspirations were to become a software engineer or a psychologist. She had a passion for dance, music, and writing stories. However, her desire to become an actress ignited when someone suggested she participate in a beauty pageant. In 2000, she won the title of Miss India and went on to become Miss World at the age of 18. That same year, another Indian representative, Lara Dutta, won the title of Miss Universe. Priyanka made her acting debut in a Tamil film called "Thamizhan" in 2002, and her Hindi film debut in "Andaaz" in 2003.
Rise to Fame
Over a span of seven years, Priyanka became the fifth Indian to hold the Miss World title. In 2002, she began her career in Bollywood and quickly established herself as a leading actress. She has no plans to get married in the next 10 years. Priyanka once said, "If I like the script, I'm ready to act in any film in any language." She has also been offered roles in English-language films in Hollywood.
Philanthropy and Achievements
Apart from her successful acting career, Priyanka is involved in various charitable endeavors in both India and the USA. She is a goodwill ambassador for the CAF charity foundation and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and actively participates in their programs to combat illiteracy. Priyanka is also the only Indian representative to have been honored with the opportunity to sing in the National Opus Honor Choir in the USA. She sponsors a program for polio prevention in children.
Interesting Facts
- Priyanka's favorite actors are Julia Roberts, Mel Gibson, and Kishore Kumar.
- Her favorite book is "Romeo and Juliet."
- She enjoys listening to George Michael's music.
- Her favorite vacation spots are the USA, Marutti, and Jaipur.
- Singing is one of her hobbies.
- She loves wearing sarees.
- Priyanka looks up to Indira Gandhi and Sushmita Sen as role models.
- If given the chance, she would go on a date with Eddie Murphy.
Filmography
Priyanka Chopra has appeared in numerous films throughout her career, including:
- 2003: "Hero" (Sunny Preity), "Andaaz" (Akshay Lara)
- 2004: "Plan" (Sunjay Dino), "Kismat" (Bobby), "Ek Haseena Ek Deewana" (Govinda), "Asambhav" (Arjun), "Aatma" (Shamita), "Marry Me" (Akshay Salman), "Aitraaz" (Akshay Kareena), "Gandhi" (Sunny), "Asar" (Ajay), "Jaan Ki Baazi" (Sunjay), "Waqt" (Akshay Amitabh), "Hum Bhi Khush Tum Bhi Kshush" (Anil)
- 2005: "Barsaat," "Bluffmaster," "Yakeen," "Karam," "Blackmail"
- 2006: "Salam-e-Ishq," "Kismat Talkies," "Drona," "Chamki Chameli," "Son Of Seetadevi," "Bekasoor?," "London Dreams," "Om Shanti Om"
- 2007: "Love Story 2050," "Goal," "Big Brother," "Salaam-E-Ishq," "Kismat Talkies," "Drona," "Chamki Chameli," "Son Of Seetadevi," "Bekasoor?," "London Dreams," "Om Shanti Om"
- 2008: "Fashion," "Dostana," "God Tussi Great Ho"
