Priyanka Chopra Jonas was born on July 18, 1982 in Jamshedpur Bihar (now Jharkhand) to Ashok and Madhu Chopra both of whom served as doctors in the Indian Army. Her mother a Bihari Magahi Hindu from Jharkhand was the eldest daughter of Dr. Manohar Kishan Akhouri a former Congress leader and Madhu Jyotsna Akhouri a former member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Her maternal grandmother originally named Mary John was a Malayalee Jacobite Syrian Christian from the Kavalappara Nair family in Kerala. Priyanka has a younger brother Siddharth who is seven years younger than her and is related to Bollywood actresses Parineeti Chopra Meera Chopra and Mannara Chopra who are her cousins.
Educational Background
Priyanka Chopra Jonass family frequently relocated and resided in several locations throughout India including Delhi Chandigarh Ambala Ladakh Lucknow Bareilly and Pune due to her parents employment as surgeons in the Indian Army. She attended St. Maria Goretti College in Bareilly and La Martiniere Girls School in Lucknow.
Priyanka stated in an interview that she had no problem switching schools on a regular basis. She viewed it as an opportunity to learn about various Indian cultures. She stayed with her aunt after moving to the US at the age of 13 to pursue her studies. Because her aunt’s family moved frequently she briefly resided in Queens New York before attending schools in Newton Massachusetts and Cedar Rapids Iowa.
While in Massachusetts she participated in theatre productions and studied choral singing and Western classical music. Three years later she went back to India to finish her senior year at Bareillys Army Public School. Later she enrolled at Maria Goretti College in Bareilly and La Martiniere Girls College in Lucknow but she departed after taking home the Miss World title.
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Priyanka Chopra Career
When Priyanka Chopra Jonas family saw an advertisement for the Femina Miss India contest and submitted her pictures her career took off. After placing first runner up in the Miss India 2000 pageant, she went on to compete in the Miss World pageant that same year. After winning the title she was cast in four Indian films opening opportunities for her in the film industry.
She was the first South Asian to lead an American network drama playing Alex Parrish in the ABC thriller series Quantico from 2015 to 2018. She started her own production business Purple Pebble Pictures in 2015 and has since produced a number of films including the Hindi biography The Sky Is Pink (2019) in which she also featured and the Marathi films Ventilator (2016) and Paani (2019). Hollywood productions including Baywatch (2017) Isnot It Romantic (2019) The White Tiger (2021) and The Matrix Resurrections (2021) have also included Priyanka. She starred in Citadel an action thriller television series in 2023.
She has pursued careers in industries other than acting. In addition to writing her biography Unfinished (2021) which became a New York Times bestseller she released three music singles. In addition she has created a restaurant started a haircare company developed a homeware line and invested in internet firms. Priyanka is a strong advocate for social topics including as womens rights and environmental issues. She advocates for feminism gender equality and the gender pay gap. She began working for UNICEF in 2006 and in 2010 (national) and 2016 (international) she was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights. Her charity which bears her name is dedicated to helping impoverished Indian children with their health and education.
Priyanka Chopra Husband
In 2017 Priyanka Chopra Jonas started dating Nick Jonas an American singer and actor. In Crete Greece on July 19, 2018 the day after her birthday Jonas proposed to her. In August 2018 the pair got engaged in Mumbai during a traditional Punjabi Roka ceremony. They celebrated with both Hindu and Christian traditions at their lavish wedding in December 2018 at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. Priyanka formally changed her name to Priyanka Chopra Jonas after they were married. She has also made appearances in Nick Jonas music videos such as What a Man Gotta Do (2020) and Sucker (2019).
Priyanka Chopra Children
Malti Marie Chopra Jonas Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas surrogate daughter was born in January 2022.
Priyanka Chopra Personal Life
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is very close to her family especially Siddharth her younger brother. She shares a floor with them in their flat. Her father who died in June 2013 was particularly close to her. She got a tattoo on her wrist in 2012 that reads Daddys little girl written in his handwriting. Having no experience in movies she views herself as a self-made lady. To support Priyankas film career her mother a renowned gynaecologist in Bareilly quit her job as a doctor.
Every morning Priyanka a devout Hindu offers a puja (prayer) at a little shrine in her house that houses idols of Hindu gods. She even travels with it in her possession. She is cordial with the media although she would rather not discuss her personal life.
Priyanka Chopra Luxury Lifestyle
With pricey residences beautiful clothes and pricey jewellery Priyanka Chopra Jonas leads an opulent existence. The Beverly Hills Mansion is a chic residence with an open floor plan artwork and a fireplace. Mumbai Apartments: has a house in the Lokhandwala complex and an apartment in the Karmayog building. She lives with her husband Nick Jonas and their family in a $20 million mansion in Los Angeles. New York Residence: A house with breathtaking views of the skyline of Manhattan. Goa Vacation Property: An opulent residence close to Baga Beach for restful retreats. Porsche Cayenne: around $190,000 USD, or ₹1.42 crore. The Rolls Royce Ghost costs $300,000. Mercedes Benz S-Class: around $155,000, or $241,275. The Mercedes Benz E Class The Audi Q7 BMW 5 and 7 Series
Priyanka Chopra Philanthropy
Through The Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education Priyanka Chopra Jonas contributes to a number of charitable causes. The foundation supports healthcare and education for impoverished children in India. She directly pays for the education and medical care of 70 youngsters including 50 females and provides 10% of her income to support its initiatives.
She is a fervent supporter of womens rights advocating for girls education and speaking out against female infanticide and foeticide. Since 2006 she has collaborated with UNICEF taking part in media conversations and public service projects to increase awareness of childrens rights and education.
She was named the National Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights by UNICEF on August 10, 2010. Her commitment was commended by UNICEF Representative Karin Hulshof who stated She is equally passionate about her work on behalf of children and adolescents.We are excited about everything we will do together to ensure that no child is left behind and we are proud of the work she has done with us thus far on child rights.
Priyanka Chopra Net Worth
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is thought to be worth over Rs 650 crore, or $80 million. She is the owner of Purple Pebble Pictures a production company in addition to being an actress.