Top Bollywood Actor Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra is an Indian actress and film producer. She was born on July 18, 1982, in Jamshedpur, a city in the Indian state of Jharkhand. She was raised in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and later in the United States, where she attended high school.
Priyanka made her acting debut in 2002 with the film “Thamizhan”. She then appeared in Bollywood films like “The Hero: Love Story of a Spy”, “Andaaz”, “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi”, and Barfi! (2012) – This romantic comedy-drama, directed by Anurag Basu, stars Priyanka Chopra as an autistic woman named Jhilmil Chatterjee, opposite Ranbir Kapoor.
Fashion (2008) – Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, this drama film features Priyanka Chopra as Meghna Mathur, a struggling model in the fashion industry. Mary Kom (2014) – This biographical sports film, directed by Omung Kumar, stars Priyanka Chopra as the real-life Indian boxer Mary Kom, who won a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Don (2006) – This action thriller, directed by Farhan Akhtar, is a remake of the 1978 film of the same name. Priyanka Chopra plays Roma, an Interpol officer who is on a mission to catch the criminal mastermind Don, played by Shah Rukh Khan.
Priyanka is also a singer. She released her debut single “In My City” in 2012, followed by “Exotic” featuring Pitbull in 2013. She has also recorded songs for Bollywood films and has performed at various concerts and events.
Chopra has also ventured into film production. She founded her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, in 2015, which has produced films like “Ventilator”, “Pahuna: The Little Visitors”, and “The Sky Is Pink”.
Chopra has received numerous awards and accolades for her work in the entertainment industry, including five Filmfare Awards. In 2016, she was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for her contribution to the arts.
Apart from her career in entertainment, Chopra is also known for her philanthropic work. She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has been involved in various charitable causes, including education, health, and women’s empowerment. She has also been a vocal advocate for gender equality and has spoken out against gender-based violence.
Priyanka Chopra has been married to American singer Nick Jonas in 2018. The couple had a grand wedding in India, which was attended by their family and friends from the entertainment industry.
She has won numerous awards for her work and has been a vocal advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Here are some of her latest news and updates:
‘Citadel’ and ‘Matrix 4’ Release
Priyanka Chopra starred in two major Hollywood films in 2021: ‘Matrix 4’ and ‘Citadel’. She played a significant role in the fourth installment of ‘Matrix 4’, directed by Lana Wachowski. The film was released in December 2021, and it received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. ‘Citadel’, on the other hand, is an upcoming American action-drama web television series that is co-produced by Amazon Studios and created by the Russo brothers. Priyanka will be seen in a lead role in this show, which is set to premiere in 2022.
Memoir ‘Unfinished’
In February 2021, Priyanka Chopra released her memoir ‘Unfinished’, which became a best-seller on several lists, including the New York Times Best Seller list. In the book, Priyanka shares her journey from being a young girl in India to becoming a global superstar. She talks about her struggles, triumphs, and the lessons she learned along the way.
‘The Activist’ Controversy
In September 2021, Priyanka Chopra faced backlash on social media for her involvement in the reality TV show ‘The Activist’. The show was criticized for trivializing activism and turning it into a competition. Priyanka was one of the judges on the show, along with Usher and Julianne Hough. Following the backlash, the show’s format was changed, and it was turned into a documentary series instead.
‘The White Tiger’ Wins BAFTA
In April 2021, Priyanka Chopra’s film ‘The White Tiger’ won the BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film, which is based on the novel of the same name by Aravind Adiga, stars Priyanka, Adarsh Gourav, and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles. The film tells the story of a young man from a rural village in India who becomes a driver for a wealthy family in Delhi and eventually rises up the social ladder.
Future Projects
Priyanka Chopra has several upcoming projects. She will be seen in the Netflix film ‘The Citadel’ and the Amazon Prime series ‘Citadel’. She has also signed on to star in ‘Text For You’, a romantic drama directed by Jim Strouse. In addition, she will be producing and starring in the upcoming Bollywood film ‘Jee Le Zaraa’, along with Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif.
Overall, Priyanka Chopra continues to make waves in both Bollywood and Hollywood, and her fans are eagerly awaiting her next project.
