Priyanka Chopra Jonas Biography Height, Weight, Age, Facts And More

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a multifaceted global icon, actor, producer, and entrepreneur who has successfully bridged the gap between Indian cinema and Hollywood to become one of the most influential figures in contemporary entertainment.Catapulted to international fame after winning the Miss World 2000 pageant, she established herself as a dominant force in Bollywood with over 60 film credits, earning critical acclaim and a National Film Award for her versatile performances in landmark movies such as Fashion, Barfi!, and Mary Kom. She broke new ground globally as the first South Asian actor to headline an American network drama series with ABC’s Quantico, subsequently cementing her Hollywood status with leading roles in films like Baywatch, the Oscar-nominated The White Tiger, and the global spy franchise Citadel. Beyond her artistic achievements, Chopra Jonas is a prolific producer through her company Purple Pebble Pictures, which champions regional storytelling, and a successful entrepreneur as the founder of the sustainable haircare brand Anomaly.A dedicated humanitarian, she serves as a long-time UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador advocating for child rights and gender equality, and has been honored with India’s prestigious Padma Shri award as well as being named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.

Quick Info:

Name: Priyanka Chopra / Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Date of Birth: July 18, 1982
Birth Place:Jamshedpur (now in Jharkhand), Bihar, India
Occupation: Actress, Model
Nationality: Indian
Height: 5 ft 6½ in
Weight: 60 kg

Born Name

Priyanka Chopra

Nick Name

Piggy Chops, Sunshine, Mimi, Yanka, PC, PeeCee

Age

Priyanka Chopra is currently 43 according to her birthdate July 18, 1982

Occupation

Actress, Model, Singer-Songwriter

Born Place

Jamshedpur (now in Jharkhand), Bihar, India

Sun Sign

Cancer

Religion

Priyanka Chopra follows Hinduism.

Nationality

Indian

Education

Priyanka began her schooling at La Martiniere Girls’ School in Lucknow. After moving to the United States, she continued her studies at Newton North High School in Massachusetts, followed by John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

She later returned to India and completed her high school education at the Army Public School in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Priyanka eventually earned her university degree from Jai Hind College in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 6½ in or 169 cm

Weight

60 kg or 134 pounds

Race / Ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Measurements

36-26-38 in or 90-66-96 cm

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Smile
Lips
Face

Family

Father – Ashok Chopra (Physician in Indian Army) (Died on June 10, 2013)
Mother – Madhu Chopra (also worked as a physician in the Indian Army)
Siblings – Siddharth Chopra (Younger Brother)
Others – Parineeti Chopra (Cousin), Meera Chopra (Cousin), Barbie Handa (Cousin), Mannara Chopra (Cousin), Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr. (Father-in-Law) (Musician and Former Ordained Minister at an Assemblies of God church), Denise Jonas (Mother-in-Law)(Former Sign Language Teacher and Singer), Joe Jonas (Brother-in-Law) (Singer), Frankie Jonas (Brother-in-Law) (Actor, Singer), Kevin Jonas (Brother-in-Law) (Singer), Danielle Jonas (Sister-in-Law), Valentina Jonas (Niece), Alena Rose Jonas (Niece)

Boyfriend / Spouse

Priyanka has been linked to several notable personalities over the years:

Aseem Merchant – Early in her career, Priyanka was rumored to be romantically involved with actor Aseem Merchant, known for his role in Singh Saab the Great (2013).
Harman Baweja (2007–2008) – After starring together in Love Story 2050 (2008), Priyanka and Harman Baweja reportedly dated between 2007 and 2008.
Shahid Kapoor (2009–2011) – Following their collaboration in Kaminey (2009), she was rumored to be in a relationship with actor Shahid Kapoor until 2011.
Sahil Shroff (2011) – Priyanka was briefly linked to model and actor Sahil Shroff in 2011.
Tom Hiddleston (2016) – Rumored. The two sparked speculation after being seen together at an event in 2016, but nothing was confirmed.
Nick Jonas (2017–Present) – Priyanka and American singer-actor Nick Jonas made their first public appearance together at the 2017 MET Gala. They were later spotted spending time together during Memorial Day weekend and were frequently seen enjoying outings, concerts, and vacations.
The couple reportedly became engaged in July 2018 and officially celebrated their engagement on August 18, 2018, in Mumbai. They married on December 1, 2018, at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India.
In November 2021, speculation about their separation arose after Priyanka removed “Chopra Jonas” from her social media handles, but she denied the rumors.
On January 15, 2022, Priyanka and Nick welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, via surrogacy. Malti was born prematurely at 27 weeks and received care at a Southern California hospital before returning home.

Genre

Dance-pop

Instruments

Vocals

Labels

Universal Music Group

Best Known For

Personality / And Work She Have Done

First TV Show

Priyanka made her television debut in 2010 as the host of the Indian reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi X3, the third season of the series. The first two seasons were hosted by actor Akshay Kumar.

First Film

Priyanka’s film debut came with the Tamil movie Thamizhan (2002), in which she played the role of Priya. Her first major Bollywood hit was Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), where she portrayed Rani Singh.

As a Singer

Priyanka has released several songs, including “In My City,” “Exotic,” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me.”

In 2012, she also appeared as a featured artist on The Chainsmokers’ track “Erase.”

Brand Endorsements

Priyanka Chopra has been associated with a wide range of major brands throughout her career. She has endorsed global and Indian names such as TAG Heuer, Pepsi, Nokia, Garnier, Idea Spice Phone, Malik Law Chambers (UK), Rajnigandha Silver Pearls – DS Group, and Nestlé. She also made history by becoming the first female brand ambassador for Hero Honda.

In 2013, Priyanka featured in a prominent print advertising campaign for Guess, further strengthening her international presence.

Additionally, she has collaborated with numerous brands on Instagram, including Amazon, among others.

Priyanka Chopra Favorite Things

Food: Lasagna; Makki di roti with sarson da saag
Movies: Pretty Woman (1990), A Walk in the Clouds (1995), Jerry Maguire (1996)
Actors: Mel Gibson, Kishore Kumar
Actress: Sushmita Sen
Outfit: Sari
Martinis: Lychee Martinis, Espresso Martinis, Cosmos
Source: Us Magazine

Priyanka Chopra Tattoos

Priyanka has the words “Daddy’s lil girl” tattooed on her wrist, written in her father’s handwriting.
In June 2021, she added several miniature paw-print tattoos on her ankle as a tribute to her dogs.
In January 2023, she revealed that she and Nick Jonas have matching tattoos inspired by his proposal—Priyanka’s features a check and a box behind her ears, while Nick has a similar tattoo on his arm.

Priyanka Chopra Dogs

As of 2021, Priyanka had three dogs: Diana (Chihuahua), Gino (German Shepherd), and Panda (German Shepherd).

Priyanka Chopra Facts

Priyanka rose to fame after winning Miss World 2000.
She also earned the title Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty – Asia & Oceania.
She enjoys singing and writing poetry and considers herself a closet author.
Priyanka finds it hard to stay serious for long.
She has a younger brother, Siddharth, who is seven years younger.
Her parents, Ashok Chopra and Madhu Akhauri, were both doctors in the Indian Army.
In 2013, a McAfee study named her the most dangerous celebrity online.
She once fainted on set due to exhaustion from heavy shooting schedules, travel, and live performances.
Priyanka is a cousin of actress Parineeti Chopra.
In July 2012, she became the first Bollywood actor to sign with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in Los Angeles.
In 2015, she starred in ABC’s Quantico, earning the People’s Choice Award 2016 for “Favorite Actress in a New TV Series.”
She invests in tech companies and has funded Holberton School and Bumble.
In 2008, a TAM AdEx survey ranked her second among brand ambassadors; in 2009, she topped the list—becoming the first Indian woman to do so.
In 2009, she became the first Indian actress to cast a foot impression at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence; she also received custom Ferragamo shoes.
She became the first Indian model to represent Guess, with CEO Paul Marciano calling her “the young Sophia Loren.”
Her life appears in a chapter of a school textbook (Roving Families, Shifting Homes) at Springdales School.
In February 2020, she sold an apartment in Mumbai’s Lokhandwala Complex for INR 2 crore.
A biography titled Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story of a Global Bollywood Star by Aseem Chhabra was released in 2018.
In January 2021 on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, she shared that Frankie Jonas is her favorite Jonas brother to follow on TikTok.
In her 2021 memoir Unfinished, she expressed regret over endorsing fairness creams earlier in her career.
She initially wanted to become an engineer, not an actress; acting offers came after she won Miss World.
In January 2021, she launched her vegan haircare line, Anomaly.
As a teen, a director once advised her to get several cosmetic procedures; her then-manager agreed—something she later spoke out against.
She was once mockingly called “Plastic Chopra” after a botched polypectomy altered her nose structure.
In March 2021, she launched the restaurant SONA in New York City; she exited the venture in August 2023.
In April 2021, she urged the U.S. government to share vaccines with India and later launched a GiveIndia fundraiser to support COVID-19 relief.
In June 2021, she joined Victoria’s Secret’s “VS Collective” alongside global icons like Megan Rapinoe and Adut Akech.
In mid-2021, she sold two flats in Raj Classic, Andheri West, Mumbai, for INR 7 crore and rented out her office space for INR 2.11 lakh per month.
She ranked #10 among the world’s most admired women in 2021 according to YouGov.
In March 2022, she sold her custom Rolls-Royce Ghost (purchased for INR 4.5 crore).
In May 2022, Nick Jonas gifted her a custom all-terrain vehicle with “Mrs Jonas” written on the side.
In 2022, she launched SONA Home, which faced criticism for its high pricing (e.g., INR 30,000 tablecloths).
She was the 9th most Googled Asian celebrity as per Google Mid Year Search 2022.
She loves NYC hot dogs and dislikes chocolate.
She is extremely flexible—able to twist into a pretzel.
She enjoys crime dramas.
Her foot mold at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum sits beside Audrey Hepburn’s.
She is very sentimental and keeps all fan letters and gifts.
When sleep-deprived, she wears big sunglasses and bright red lipstick.
She makes excellent omelets.
Her biggest pet peeves include disorganized people and body odor.
She always carries Tabasco sauce in her handbag.
She prefers doing her own stunts.
She runs the Priyanka Chopra Foundation for children’s health and education.
She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
She loves martinis.
She once tried mopane worms in Zimbabwe and said they tasted like chicken.
She can rap.
She keeps munchies in her bedside drawer for midnight cravings.
She prefers Burger King over McDonald’s, but thinks In-N-Out Burger is the best.
In her youth, she once considered working for NASA.
In 2018, she revealed she hadn’t driven a car in almost 15 years.
In January 2023, she partnered with Max Factor to launch her Universal Colour Collection.
In early 2023, Priyanka and Malti Marie posed for British Vogue’s February 2023 edition.
On January 30, 2023, she publicly revealed Malti Marie’s face for the first time during the Jonas Brothers’ Walk of Fame ceremony.
In March 2023, she shared that Citadel was the first project in her 22-year career where she received equal pay as her male co-star (Richard Madden).
That same month, she became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Actors Branch Executive Committee.
She revealed that she moved to the U.S. because she wasn’t getting work in Bollywood and was tired of industry politics.
On her mother’s advice, she froze her eggs in her 30s.
She rejected several hit films due to scheduling or script preferences, including:
- Cocktail (Deepika Padukone’s role)
- Kick (Jacqueline Fernandez’s role)
- Robot (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s role)
- Race 2 (Deepika Padukone’s role)
- 2 States (Alia Bhatt’s role)
During breaks on the set of Citadel, she knitted a sweater for Nick—but it ended up seven times larger than intended.
In May 2023, she was featured on 12 international covers of Grazia magazine in a single month.
In a 2023 Vanity Fair lie-detector test, her comment calling Nick Jonas “a great actor” was flagged as a lie.
In August 2023, Pakistani actor Moammar Rana made racist, misogynistic remarks about her on a podcast and later faced backlash.
In January 2024, Priyanka and Nick filed a case against the seller of their $20 million Los Angeles mansion after it became unlivable due to water damage; repairs were estimated at $1.5 million.