Birthday - Priyanka Chopra

An International Icon, a Bollywood star, a Recording Artist, an Entrepreneur and Miss World 2000

Both her parents, Madhu and Ashok Chopra, were physicians in the Indian army.

She got a tattoo 'Daddy's lil girl...' in her father's handwriting to honour him, before he lost his battle with cancer in 2013.

Although Priyanka had appeared in a number of roles before 'Quantico' but it was the first time she auditioned for a role.

She runs a production company, Purple Pebble Productions as a platform to promote great stories and upcoming talent. Their movie - Ventilator won 3 National Awards in India.

She is not just an actor!

As a SINGER she has recorded with popular  singers Will-i-am and Pitbull.

As a WRITER she used to write columns for 'Hindustan Times' and has authored 'Unfinished', her memoir and book of essays.
As a PHILANTHROPIST, she was 2010 global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has been UNICEF India Ambassador for years. She started The Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education and donates 10% of her earnings towards it.

Her unique nicknames includes the popular 'PeeCee', 'Piggy Chops' as given to her by her film colleague Abhishek Bachchan and 'Mimi' as she is known by her family members.

She is a foodie and loves 'Khichchdi with Achaar' the traditional indian dish and pickle.

She is the most followed female from India on Instagram with 65 million followers.

She has many popular friends including Mehgan Markle and she was one of the best dressed guest at her royal wedding with Prince Harry.

Her wedding with singer Nick Jonas was widely covered by national and international media. The engagement ring Nick gave her was worth $200,000.

She has been honoured with Padma Shri, Dadasahab Phalke Academy Award, People's Choice Award and many others for her achievements. She even presented at the 88th academy awards alongside Liev Schreiber. Priyanka has been named in Time’s 100 Most Influential People issue.




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