Priyanka Chopra: A versatile Bollywood actress. This Miss India World and Miss World has remained a model with extra-ordinary qualities. She is also an actress and a fabulous singer. Born on 18th July 1982 in Jamshedpur, Jharkand Priyanka Chopra spent most of her childhood in Rae Barreilly, in Uttar Pradesh. It is in Lucknow’s La Martiniere Girls’ School where she started her schooling. Her Punjabi speaking father is a doctor in the Indian Army while her mother is from Bihar and she has a younger brother. She completed her tenth grade in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Priyanka Chopra wanted to become a software Engineer or a Criminal Psychologist but destiny had prepared something else for her. Her life changed ever since she won the Miss World pageant in 2000 and she became the fifth from India to win this prestigious title.
Priyanka Chopra stepped into the silver screen after winning this title and her first appearance on-screen was in a Tamil movie named ‘Thamizhan’ (2002) where she even sung a song. In 2003 she moved to Bollywood and made her debut in the film named ‘The Hero: Love Story of a Spy’. It was the film ‘Andaaz’ which claimed her to fame. This film also starred Akshay Kumar and Lara Dutt and it proved it be a big hit. This movie fetched Priyanka her first award ‘ Filmfare Best Female Debut Award’. The much-appreciated movie ‘Aitraaz’ won her the award of ‘Filmfare Best Villain Award’. One of the most versatile female actors in the Hindi FIlm Industry, Priyanka is here to stay. She truly is a versatile Bollywood actress. Keep up the good work Priyanka Chopra.