Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian-American actress, producer, and philanthropist who has established herself as a global icon bridging Bollywood and Hollywood. Born on July 18, 1982, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand (formerly Bihar), she is the daughter of Captain Dr. Ashok Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra, both esteemed physicians in the Indian Army. Her father, a Punjabi Hindu, hailed from Ambala, while her mother, belonging to the Bihari-Magahi Hindu community, is the eldest daughter of Dr. Manohar Kishan Akhouri and Madhu Jyotsna Akhouri.
Due to her parents' military service, Priyanka had a nomadic childhood, moving across multiple Indian cities including Bareilly, Lucknow, Delhi, Pune, Ladakh, Chandigarh, Ambala, and Mumbai. She studied at La Martinière Girls College in Lucknow as a residential student and Maria Goretti College in Bareilly. At age 13, she moved to the United States to pursue education, initially staying with her aunt in Queens, New York, and later attending schools in Newton, Massachusetts, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Priyanka's path to stardom began with winning the Miss World 2000 pageant at age 18, making her the fifth Indian to clinch the coveted title and the fourth within seven years. This victory catapulted her into the Indian entertainment industry. Her Bollywood debut was supposed to be with "Ek Haseena Ek Deewana" opposite Govinda, but the film was shelved. However, she went on to establish herself as one of Bollywood's biggest superstars with blockbuster performances in films like "Quantico" (2015-2018), where she starred as the lead in the American television series, making her the first Indian woman to headline an American TV show.
Her film career includes critically acclaimed performances in "Fashion" (2008), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, "Kaminey" (2009), "7 Khoon Maaf" (2011), "Barfi!" (2012), "Jai Bhim" (2021) where she produced the film under her production company Purple Pebble Pictures (co-founded with her mother Madhu Chopra in 2015), and "The White Tiger" (2020), for which she earned critical acclaim and a nomination for the Academy Award. She has been featured in TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People list and walked the Met Gala red carpet in Manhattan five times as of 2025.
In May 2018, Priyanka began dating American singer and actor Nick Jonas, the youngest member of the Jonas Brothers band. After meeting at a Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2017, they officially started dating in 2018. Nick proposed to her on July 19, 2018, in Crete, Greece, just one day after her birthday. The couple got engaged in a traditional Punjabi Roka ceremony in August 2018 in Mumbai. They married in December 2018 at the magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in a grand three-day celebration that blended Western and Indian traditions. In 2022, the couple welcomed their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas via surrogacy.
Priyanka is a passionate philanthropist who has worked with UNICEF since 2006 and was appointed as the national and global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights in 2010 and 2016, respectively. Her namesake foundation focuses on health and education for underprivileged Indian children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she and Nick Jonas raised substantial funds for oxygen supply, COVID-19 care, testing, and vaccination efforts in India. She is good friends with Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, and was in attendance at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.
Physically, Priyanka stands 5'7" (168 cm) tall with a fit and toned physique maintained through rigorous exercise routines. She has dark brown eyes and long dark brown hair. She is a Cancerian by zodiac sign and holds both Indian and American citizenship. Her favorite foods include biryani and continental cuisine, and she is known for her love of travel. She has visited multiple countries and frequently travels between Mumbai, New York, and Los Angeles for her professional commitments.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Wiki
| Full Name: | Priyanka Chopra Jonas |
| Nick Name: | PC, Priyanka |
| Age: | 43 |
| Profession: | Actress, Producer, Philanthropist |
Physical Stats
| Height: | 5'7" (168 cm) |
| Weight: | 62 kg |
| Body Measurements: | N/A |
| Eye Color: | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color: | Dark Brown |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth: | July 18, 1982 |
| Birth Place: | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India |
| Home Town: | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality: | Indian-American |
| Zodiac Sign: | Cancer |
| Religion: | Hinduism |
| School: | La Martinière Girls College, Lucknow; Maria Goretti College, Bareilly; Schools in Newton, Massachusetts and Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| College: | Attended schools in USA |
| Educational Qualification: | Higher Secondary Education |
| Hobbies: | Travelling, Reading, Singing, Philanthropy |
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Family
| Mother: | Dr. Madhu Chopra |
| Father: | Captain Dr. Ashok Chopra |
| Brother: | Siddharth Chopra |
| Sister: | None |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Husband: | N/A |
| Engagement Date: | Aug-18 |
| Wedding Date: | December 1, 2018 |
| Marriage Place: | Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Children: | One Daughter - Malti Marie Chopra Jonas (born 2022) |
| Affairs/Boyfriends: | Shahid Kapoor, Akshay Kumar |
Favorite Things
| Favorite Actors: | Not Disclosed |
| Favorite Actresses: | Not Disclosed |
| Favorite Movies: | N/A |
| Favorite Sport: | Not Disclosed |
| Favorite Colors: | Not Disclosed |
| Favorite Food: | Biryani, Continental Cuisine |
| Holiday Destination: | USA, Europe, Caribbean |
Social Media & Official Links
| Facebook: | @Priyanka Chopra |
| Instagram: | @Priyanka Chopra |
| Twitter/X: | @Priyanka Chopra |
| Wikipedia: | Wikipedia |
| Telegram: | @ActorFacts |
| WhatsApp: | @ActorFacts |
