Priyanka Chopra Jonas was born as Priyanka Chopra on July 18, 1982, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand (then Bihar), India. She holds Indian nationality and belongs to the Punjabi ethnic community. She is fluent in Hindi and English and also understands Punjabi. Priyanka is the daughter of the late Dr. Ashok Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra, both physicians in the Indian Army. She has a younger brother, Siddharth Chopra. Because of her parents’ military careers, she spent her childhood in several Indian cities, including Bareilly, Lucknow, Pune, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Ladakh. She attended schools in India and the United States before completing her education at Army Public School, Bareilly. In 2000, she won the Miss World title, launching her career in the entertainment industry. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her family while continuing to work internationally. Her Instagram account, @priyankachopra, has over 92M+ followers, where she shares updates about her films, business ventures, philanthropy, travel, fashion, family life, and global initiatives.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas began her acting career with the Tamil film Thamizhan (2002) opposite Vijay before making her Bollywood debut with The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003). She achieved early success with films such as Andaaz, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Aitraaz, Krrish, Don, Fashion, Kaminey, 7 Khoon Maaf, Barfi!, Mary Kom, Dil Dhadakne Do, Bajirao Mastani, Don 2, The Sky Is Pink, and The White Tiger. Her performance in Fashion earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress, while she has also received multiple Filmfare Awards throughout her career. Priyanka successfully transitioned to Hollywood by starring as Alex Parrish in the ABC thriller series Quantico, becoming the first South Asian woman to headline an American network drama series. She later appeared in international films including Baywatch, Isn’t It Romantic, The Matrix Resurrections, Love Again, The White Tiger, and the Amazon Prime Video spy series Citadel. Beyond acting, she founded the production company Purple Pebble Pictures, which supports regional Indian cinema, and launched the haircare brand Anomaly. She has also authored the bestselling memoir Unfinished, invested in technology and consumer businesses, and served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for children’s rights and education worldwide. Her influence extends across entertainment, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, fashion, and global advocacy, making her one of India’s most internationally recognized celebrities.
Outside of her professional career, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is known for her philanthropy, family life, and advocacy for education, gender equality, and healthcare. She married American singer, songwriter, and actor Nick Jonas on December 1, 2018, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in ceremonies that honored both Hindu and Christian traditions. In January 2022, the couple welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, through surrogacy. Priyanka frequently shares moments from her travels, family celebrations, fitness routines, fashion events, and humanitarian work with her followers. She enjoys reading, travelling, fitness, and spending time with her family while balancing a successful international career. Her journey from Miss World to one of the most influential global entertainers reflects talent, resilience, and a commitment to breaking barriers across industries.