| Name |
: |
Priyanka Chopra |
| Gender |
: |
Actress |
| Height |
: |
5' 6½" (1.69 m) |
| Born on |
: |
Jul 18, 1982 |
|
Age |
: |
42 |
| Born in |
: |
Jamshedpur, Bihar, India |
| Acting in |
: |
Hindi |
Biography : Priyanka Chopra was born 18th July 1982 to the family of Capt. Dr. Ashok Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra. She had a very varied upbringing. She started her education at La Martinière Girls College in Lucknow as a resident student; a short stay at Maria Goretti College in Bareilly prepared her for further studies in the USA. Having completed tenth grade in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, she decided to become a software Engineer or a Criminal Psychologist. She enjoys Indian music and dance; flair for writing poetry and short stories; reading, especially biographies; and has worked for a lot of social-welfare programs. She aims for the stars after completing her education. She is a movie buff and would love to join the galaxy if a good offer comes.
| Signed Aziz Mirza film opposite son Haroun Mirza. This was in 2001. The film got shelved. |
| The first film she ever signed was titled "Good Night Princess", directed by actor, director Atlee Brar. This was in the year 2000, before she became Miss World. She shot for the film for a month before becoming Miss World. After she became Miss World she continued to shoot for the film.It was based on the life of Priyanka Gandhi and it was a Hindi/ English film. Her co stars were Pooja Batra and Rahul Dev. The film was finally shelved due to the producers not having any funds to complete the film. |
| Her favorite movies are Jerry Maguire (1996), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Pretty Woman (1990) and A Walk in the Clouds (1995). |
| Was the original choice for Sameera Reddy's role in Musafir. |
| Cousin of actress Barbie Handa. |
| Cousin of actress Meera Chopra. |