Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra is an
Indian actress, singer, film producer, philanthropist, and the winner of the
Miss World 2000 pageant
Mini Bio
Priyanka Chopra was
born 18 July, 1982 in Jamshedpur, India, to the family of Capt. Dr. Ashok
Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra, both Indian Army physicians. She had a very varied
upbringing. She started her education at La Martinière Girls College in Lucknow
as a resident student; a short stay at Maria Goretti College in Bareilly
prepared her for further studies in the U.S. Having completed tenth grade in
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., she decided to become a software engineer or a
criminal psychologist. She enjoys Indian music and dance; flair for writing
poetry and short stories; reading, especially biographies; and has worked for a
lot of social welfare programs.
Achievements: she is
the only Indian in the USA to have been selected at the state level for the National
Opus Honor Choir, extensive charity work back in India and the USA, and joined
the CAF and CII in their literacy program and is their ambassador. Member of
the support group for the Thalassemic children in U.P., India, participated in
the adult education awareness program with the non-governmental organizations
in the peripheral areas of Bareilly, joined the Indian Government-sponsored
Polio Eradication Program as a volunteer. Raised funds for the destitute in
Boston, Massachusetts, USA, by participating in a church program.
"I fail to understand why people would think I got a raw deal out
of Krrish (2006),
considering I was present all through the film, from the beginning till the
end. And I don't know where people get off really. 'Krissh' has done a business
of Rupees 150 crores. It's popular and is almost giving 'Superman' a run for
its money, so what more convincing is required to get the point across? I'm very
happy with the response I got fro the film. I'm happy with my role. I've learnt
that you can't always please everyone in any case. And 'Krissh' is my moment of
success; I will not allow anyone to take that away from me." (Stardust
magazine, September 2006)
When I became Miss World, I couldn't believe I had won it. I
used to sleep with my crown because I was scared someone would steal it. In a
minute the world changed for me. (July 2007)
I'm lucky. I don't know whether I'm deserving or not. All I know
is that I work damn hard for everything. And God helps those who help
themselves. Every day is like an exam. I believe destiny and hard work go hand
in hand. I was studying to be an engineer when my mom and my brother sent my
pictures for the Miss India contest. I didn't even know about it. If that isn't
destiny, what is? (July 2007)
Most outsiders look at the film world as something glamorous.
But no one sees the hard work that goes into it. I haven't taken a holiday in
the last four years. I'm working 25 hours a day. There's no time to sleep or to
eat. (July 2007)
When asked what sets her apart from other actresses: "I
don't come from a film background. I haven't learned anything about films or
film-making. But I have a thirst to know everything about my profession. I want
to learn about cinematography, about editing, about music recordings, about
post-production. So when people in the know talk, I willingly listen. Also, I'm
not scared of working 20 hours a day."
I got into the movies by accident. When I got an offer, I
thought let's try this too. Everything in my life has happened by trial and
error. I didn't even think I would win the Miss India title so where's the
question of thinking I'd come this far. (July 2007)
I thoroughly believe in the institution of marriage, but there's
still a long way to go before I get married. Right now I want to concentrate on
my career.
I adore watching movies; movie marathons are my favorite
pastime. I can watch up to five movies back to back. I also love music and like
reading whenever I get the time.
When I was in high school in America, I didn't see anyone who
looked like me hardly ever. I just thought that was normal because you don't
know any better. So I used to idolize so many other people, like Sarah Michelle
Gellar on Buffy the
Vampire Slayer (1996). But when I went back to India at age 17
and started traveling for work, that was when I slowly realized that we don't
all look like one person.
Rani [Mukerji] is a fantastic person. We got on famously during
the world tour, where we performed together. She is also not a party animal and
very much a family person like me. Rani is a wonderful actor and I admire her
even more after watching her performance in Black.
I learned to carry myself with confidence that's how you make
the best impression on people.
I used to be offended by things that were said to me or how I
was seen. Now, I educate. If I get pissed off, I'll educate in a sassy way.
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