Career Timeline of Priyanka Chopra: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Priyanka Chopra built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a highly acclaimed Indian actress and producer, recognized as India's highest-paid actress. She gained prominence after winning Miss World 2000 and has since received numerous awards, including two National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. Chopra was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian government in 2016. Time magazine acknowledged her influence by naming her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Furthermore, Forbes featured her among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women, and she was listed in the BBC 100 Women in 2022.
November 2000: Winning Miss World 2000
On November 2000, Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World pageant, held at the Millennium Dome in London.
2000: Winner of Miss World 2000
In 2000, Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World pageant.
2002: Acting Debut in Thamizhan
In 2002, Priyanka Chopra made her acting debut in the Tamil film 'Thamizhan'.
2002: First recording in Thamizhan
In 2002, Priyanka Chopra made her first recording, the song "Ullathai Killathe" in the Tamil film 'Thamizhan', at the urging of her director and co-star, Vijay.
2003: Bollywood Debut with 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy'
In 2003, Priyanka Chopra made her Bollywood debut in 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy'. She also starred in the box-office hit 'Andaaz' the same year.
2003: Filmfare Award for Andaaz
In 2003, Priyanka Chopra won a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for "Andaaz".
2004: Critical Acclaim for 'Aitraaz'
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra starred in 'Aitraaz', receiving critical acclaim for her portrayal of Soniya Roy and winning a Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role.
2004: Commercial Success with 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra starred in 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', which became the third-highest-grossing film of the year in India. Earlier that year, her films 'Plan', 'Kismat', and 'Asambhav' performed poorly at the box office.
2004: Success with 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' and 'Aitraaz'
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra starred in the commercially successful film 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' and had her breakout role in the romantic thriller 'Aitraaz'.
2004: Participated in Temptations 2004 world concert tour
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra took part in a world concert tour, "Temptations 2004", and performed with other Bollywood actors.
2004: Filmfare Award for Aitraaz
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra won a Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for "Aitraaz".
2005: Appearances in Multiple Films
In 2005, Priyanka Chopra appeared in six films, including 'Blackmail', 'Karam', and 'Waqt: The Race Against Time'. During the production of 'Waqt', she suffered an accident and spent a day recovering in hospital.
2005: Declined playback for Tinka Tinka and recorded song for Bluffmaster!
In 2005, Priyanka Chopra declined to sing playback for "Tinka Tinka" in her film Karam but later sang the song live on television. Also in 2005, Chopra recorded an unreleased song for Bluffmaster!.
2005: Appeared in HELP! Telethon Concert
In 2005, Priyanka Chopra made appearances in support of other charities, such as the HELP! Telethon Concert to raise funds for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
2006: Starring Roles in 'Krrish' and 'Don'
In 2006, Priyanka Chopra established herself with starring roles in the top-grossing productions 'Krrish' and 'Don'.
2006: Starring in 'Don'
In 2006, Priyanka Chopra starred in 'Don', a remake of the 1978 film of the same name, where she portrayed Roma and performed her own stunts.
2006: Role in 'Krrish'
In 2006, Priyanka Chopra starred in the superhero film 'Krrish', which became the second-highest-grossing film of the year in India. She also appeared in 'Aap Ki Khatir', which was not well-received.
2006: "Day with Chopra" auctioned for charity
In 2006, a "day with Chopra" was auctioned on eBay to raise money for Nanhi Kali, an NGO which helps educate girls in India.
2006: Worked with UNICEF
Since 2006, Priyanka Chopra has worked with UNICEF, recording public-service announcements and participating in media panel discussions promoting children's rights and the education of girls.
2007: Leading Roles in Salaam-e-Ishq and Big Brother
In 2007, Priyanka Chopra had leading roles in 'Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love' and 'Big Brother', both of which were unsuccessful at the box office.
2007: Judge on Miss India pageant
In 2007, Priyanka Chopra was on the judges' panel of the Miss India pageant.
2008: Brand Ambassador Ranking
In 2008, Priyanka Chopra ranked second in the list of brand ambassadors, after Shah Rukh Khan, in a survey conducted by TAM AdEx.
2008: Roles in 'Love Story 2050', 'God Tussi Great Ho', 'Chamku' and 'Drona'
In 2008, Priyanka Chopra starred in several films including 'Love Story 2050', where she played a double role, dyeing her hair red and black. She also appeared in 'God Tussi Great Ho' as a TV anchor and 'Chamku' as a kindergarten teacher. Additionally, she played Sonia in the superhero film 'Drona'. Most of these films failed commercially and critically.
2008: National Film Award for 'Fashion'
In 2008, Priyanka Chopra won a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role in the drama 'Fashion'.
2008: National Film Award and Filmfare Award for Fashion
In 2008, Priyanka Chopra won a National Film Award for Best Actress for "Fashion" and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the same movie.
March 2009: Met readers of her Hindustan Times column
In March 2009, Priyanka Chopra met several readers who had submitted feedback on her weekly column for the Hindustan Times.
2009: Foot Impression at Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra became the first Indian actress to cast a foot impression at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence, Italy, and she received custom-designed shoes from the Ferragamo house.
2009: Praised for Role in 'Kaminey'
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra gained praise for her character portrayal in the film 'Kaminey'.
2009: Judge at Miss World 2009
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra served as a judge at Miss World.
2009: Shot documentary for Alert India
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra shot a documentary for Alert India to increase understanding of leprosy.
August 2010: Appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights
On 10 August 2010, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the national UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights.
2010: Hosted Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi
In 2010, Priyanka Chopra hosted the third season of the reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi on the Colors channel.
2010: Roles in 'Pyaar Impossible!' and 'Anjaana Anjaani'
In 2010, Priyanka Chopra starred in two romantic comedies: 'Pyaar Impossible!' with Uday Chopra, and 'Anjaana Anjaani' with Ranbir Kapoor. 'Anjaana Anjaani' was commercially successful.
2010: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In 2010, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the national UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights.
August 2011: Signed recording agreement with Universal Music Group
In August 2011, Priyanka Chopra signed a worldwide recording agreement with Universal Music Group and DesiHits, indicating that her first studio album would be released by Interscope Records in North America and by Island Records elsewhere.
2011: Adopted a tigress
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra adopted a tigress at the Birsa biological park, paying for its upkeep for a year.
2011: Concert in Durban, South Africa
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra participated with Shahid Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan in a concert in Durban, South Africa celebrating 150 years of India–South Africa friendship.
2011: Starring in '7 Khoon Maaf'
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra starred in '7 Khoon Maaf', playing Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes, an Anglo-Indian woman who murders her husbands. The film and her performance received acclaim from critics, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics).
2011: Filmfare Critics Award for 7 Khoon Maaf
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for "7 Khoon Maaf".
July 2012: Signed by Creative Artists Agency
In July 2012, Priyanka Chopra became the first Bollywood star signed by Creative Artists Agency, an entertainment and sports agency based in Los Angeles.
August 2012: Wrote column for The Times of India on women's safety
In August 2012, Priyanka Chopra wrote a column published in The Times of India titled "No woman in Mumbai feels safe any longer", discussing the murder of Pallavi Purkayastha.
September 2012: Debut of In My City
On 13 September 2012, Priyanka Chopra's first single, "In My City" featuring will.i.am, debuted in the US on a TV spot for the NFL Network's Thursday Night Football.
2012: Adopted a lioness and promoted organ donation
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra adopted a lioness at the Birsa biological park, paying for its upkeep for a year. She also pledged to donate her organs after death and was co-keynote speaker at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Bollywood-themed 20th-anniversary celebration of its liver-transplant programme.
2012: Featured in Celebrity 100
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra featured in the Indian edition of "Celebrity 100" since its inception, consistently ranking among the top fifteen each year except for 2018.
2012: Performance at Indian Premier League opening ceremony
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra performed at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai in the opening ceremony of the fifth season of cricket's Indian Premier League with Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Katy Perry.
2012: Chopra comments on Fashion's impact
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra reflected on the impact of the film Fashion, stating that it kick-started the process of female-dominated films in Bollywood, which led to many more films with female leads becoming successful.
2012: Spoke at launch of Awakening Youth
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra spoke at the launch of Awakening Youth, an anti-addiction programme.
2012: Roles in 'Agneepath' and 'Teri Meri Kahaani'
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra starred in 'Agneepath' as Kaali Gawde, a film which broke Bollywood's opening-day earnings record. In the same year, she also co-starred in 'Teri Meri Kahaani'.
2012: Role in 'Barfi!'
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra starred in 'Barfi!' as Jhilmil Chatterjee, an autistic woman. To prepare for the role, Chopra visited several mental institutions. The film was a commercial success, and Chopra's performance was highly praised, earning her Best Actress nominations at various award ceremonies.
July 2013: Released Exotic featuring Pitbull
In July 2013, Priyanka Chopra released her second single "Exotic" featuring Pitbull, along with its music video.
2013: First Indian Model to Represent Guess
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra became the first Indian model to represent Guess, with CEO Paul Marciano calling her "the young Sophia Loren".
2013: Donated to Nanavati hospital and provided voice-over for Girl Rising
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra donated ₹5 million to Nanavati hospital to build a cancer ward named after her father. In 2013, she also provided voice-over in English and Hindi for the documentary film 'Girl Rising'.
2013: Voice acting in 'Planes' and roles in 'Zanjeer' and 'Krrish 3'
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra voiced Ishaani in Disneytoon Studios' film 'Planes'. She also starred in 'Zanjeer' and reprised her role in 'Krrish 3', which became her biggest commercial success. She also appeared in the song "Ram Chahe Leela" for the movie Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.
April 2014: Released cover of I Can't Make You Love Me
In April 2014, Priyanka Chopra released her third single, a cover of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me".
July 2014: Criticized female genital mutilation and child marriage in The Guardian
In July 2014, Priyanka Chopra wrote an article published in The Guardian, criticizing female genital mutilation and child marriage.
2014: Nominated for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
In 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi selected Priyanka Chopra as one of his nine nominees called "Navratna" for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. She supported the campaign by working as a sanitation worker for a day in Mumbai.
2014: Roles in 'Gunday' and 'Mary Kom'
In 2014, Priyanka Chopra starred in 'Gunday' and 'Mary Kom'. She prepared for her role in 'Mary Kom' by spending time with Mary Kom and training in boxing. Her performance in 'Mary Kom' received critical acclaim and she won several awards. Both movies were commercially successful.
2014: Starred in 'Mary Kom'
In 2014, Priyanka Chopra starred in the film 'Mary Kom'.
2014: Playback singer in Bollywood with Chaoro
In 2014, Priyanka Chopra's first song as a playback singer in Bollywood was "Chaoro", a lullaby from Mary Kom.
2014: Op-Ed in The New York Times
Later in 2014, Priyanka Chopra wrote an op-ed for The New York Times titled "What Jane Austen Knew" about the importance of education for girls.
January 2015: Views on diversity in Elle
In January 2015, Priyanka Chopra expressed her views on diversity and being a global citizen in an article published in Elle.
2015: Sang title song for Dil Dhadakne Do
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra sang the title song, a duet with Farhan Akhtar, for Dil Dhadakne Do.
2015: Starring Role in 'Quantico' and Founding Purple Pebble Pictures
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra starred as Alex Parrish in the ABC thriller series 'Quantico' and founded the production company Purple Pebble Pictures.
2015: Role in 'Dil Dhadakne Do'
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra starred in 'Dil Dhadakne Do' as Ayesha Mehra. The cast won the Screen Award for Best Ensemble Cast, and Chopra was nominated for a Screen Award, IIFA Award, and Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress.
2015: Starred in 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and 'Bajirao Mastani'
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra starred in the films 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and 'Bajirao Mastani'.
2015: Voiced PETA's robotic elephant
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra voiced People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA's) life-size robotic elephant named "Ellie" to educate kids about elephants and captivity.
2015: Casting in 'Quantico' and People's Choice Award
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra was cast in the American thriller series 'Quantico' as Alex Parrish, making her the first South Asian to headline an American network drama series. The series received positive reviews and Chopra won the People's Choice Award for Favourite Actress In A New TV Series for her role.
2015: Filmfare Award for Bajirao Mastani
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for "Bajirao Mastani".
February 2016: Presented at the 88th Academy Awards
In February 2016, Priyanka Chopra presented the award for Best Film Editing at the 88th Academy Awards.
December 2016: Appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In December 2016, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
2016: Dubbing for Kaa in 'The Jungle Book'
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra dubbed for Kaa, a female python, in the Hindi version of the film 'The Jungle Book'.
2016: Production of Ventilator
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra produced the Marathi film 'Ventilator' under her production company.
2016: Marathi language playback singing debut with Baba
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra recorded a promotional song for Ventilator, making her Marathi language playback singing debut with "Baba".
2016: Starred in Jai Gangaajal
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra starred as a police officer in the social drama 'Jai Gangaajal'. The film received mixed reviews and did not perform well commercially.
2016: Global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights.
2016: Padma Shri Award
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, by the Government of India for her contribution to arts.
2016: Highest earning Indian female celebrity and Pantene Ambassador
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra was the highest-earning Indian female celebrity with earnings of ₹760 million (US$9.0 million), and she became the first Indian woman to represent Pantene as its global brand ambassador.
2016: First Marathi film release and awards
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra's first Marathi film under Purple Pebble Pictures, Ventilator, was released, becoming a box office success and winning three awards at the 64th National Film Awards.
2017: Appearance in Baywatch
In 2017, Priyanka Chopra appeared in the Hollywood film 'Baywatch'.
2017: Collaborated with Will Sparks for Young and Free
In 2017, Priyanka Chopra collaborated with the Australian DJ Will Sparks for "Young and Free", an EDM song which she also wrote.
2017: Highest paid Indian female celebrity
In 2017, Priyanka Chopra was the highest-earning Indian female celebrity with earnings of ₹680 million (US$8.0 million), peaking at the seventh position. Forbes also reported that she earned at least $1 million per endorsement deal in 2017.
2017: Honored with Power of Women award and Mother Teresa Memorial Award
In 2017, Variety honored Priyanka Chopra with the Power of Women award for her philanthropic work with UNICEF, and she received the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice for her contribution towards social causes.
October 2018: Bumble App launched in India
In October 2018, the Bumble app was launched in India with the help of Priyanka Chopra, after she invested in the dating and social media app.
2018: 'Quantico' cancellation
In 2018, 'Quantico' was cancelled after three seasons. Priyanka Chopra later stated that she moved to America due to disagreements with people in Bollywood.
2018: Produced Pahuna: The Little Visitors
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra produced the Indian regional language film, Pahuna: The Little Visitors.
2018: Release of A Kid Like Jake at Sundance Film Festival
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra's American film 'A Kid Like Jake', a drama about gender variance, was released at the Sundance Film Festival. While her presence was noted, her role was considered to add little value to the film.
2018: Celebrity 100 ranking
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra's ranking in the Indian edition of "Celebrity 100" was outside the top fifteen, breaking her consistent streak since the ranking's inception.
2018: End of 'Quantico' Series
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra's series 'Quantico' ended.
December 2019: Donation of shoes with UNICEF and Crocs
In December 2019, Priyanka Chopra teamed up with the United Nations Children's Fund and the Crocs Company to donate 50,000 pairs of shoes to deserving school children in Belize.
2019: Wax Sculptures at Madame Tussauds
In 2019, Madame Tussauds museum installed four wax sculptures of Priyanka Chopra at four locations: New York, London, Sydney, and a traveling exhibit between several Asian cities, making her the first Indian actor to have wax statues in four Madame Tussauds museums.
2019: Paani won National Film Award
In 2019, Paani, produced by Priyanka Chopra, won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation at the 66th National Film Awards.
2019: Supporting role in Isn't It Romantic and return to Hindi cinema with The Sky Is Pink
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra had a supporting role in the comedy 'Isn't It Romantic'. Later in 2019, she returned to Hindi cinema with 'The Sky Is Pink', where she played the mother of a terminally ill teenager and also produced the project. She received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
2019: Productions: 'Paani' and 'The Sky Is Pink'
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra produced the Marathi film 'Paani' and starred in the Hindi biopic 'The Sky Is Pink'.
2019: Awarded Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award by UNICEF
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra was awarded the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award by UNICEF for her philanthropic work and dedication towards the welfare of the society at the UNICEF Snowflake Ball 2019.
2019: Opted out of Bharat
In early 2019, Priyanka Chopra opted out of the film 'Bharat' days before filming her scenes, reportedly due to her engagement to Nick Jonas.
2020: Signed TV deal with Amazon Prime Video and release of We Can Be Heroes
In 2020, Priyanka Chopra Jonas signed a multimillion-dollar first-look TV deal with Amazon Prime Video. Also in 2020, she starred in the Netflix children's superhero film 'We Can Be Heroes'.
February 2021: Anamoly Haircare launch in Target stores
On February 1, 2021, Priyanka Chopra launched her haircare line called "Anamoly Haircare", which became available exclusively in Target stores in the United States.
February 2021: Published memoir Unfinished
On February 9, 2021, Priyanka Chopra published her first memoir titled Unfinished, released by Penguin Random House. The book reached The New York Times Best Seller list in the United States.
March 2021: Opened Restaurant Sona in Manhattan
In March 2021, Priyanka Chopra opened her new restaurant Sona in Manhattan, featuring haute-couture Indian cuisine.
April 2021: COVID-19 Fundraiser Launched
In late April 2021, Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas launched a fundraiser with NGO GiveIndia to collect donations for oxygen supply, COVID-19 care centers, testing, and vaccination efforts in India. The fundraiser reached USD 400,000 in the first few days.
May 2021: COVID-19 Fundraiser Reaches $1 Million
By May 13, 2021, the COVID-19 fundraiser launched by Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas reached the $1 million landmark, setting a new target of $3 million for COVID-19 relief in India.
2021: Starred in The White Tiger and The Matrix Resurrections
In 2021, Priyanka Chopra Jonas starred in 'The White Tiger' and also executive produced it. Later in 2021, she had a supporting role in the science fiction film 'The Matrix Resurrections'.
2021: Release of Memoir 'Unfinished'
In 2021, Priyanka Chopra released her memoir 'Unfinished', which became a New York Times Best Seller.
2021: Announced Nominees for 93rd Academy Awards
In 2021, Priyanka Chopra, along with her husband Nick Jonas, announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards.
2022: BBC 100 Women Honor
In 2022, Priyanka Chopra was honored as one of the BBC 100 Women.
2023: Starred in Citadel and Love Again
In 2023, Priyanka Chopra starred in the Amazon Prime Video's action thriller series 'Citadel'. In 2023, she also led the romantic comedy 'Love Again'.
2023: Starring in 'Citadel'
In 2023, Priyanka Chopra starred in the action thriller series 'Citadel'.
2025: Executive Producer on short film Anuja
In 2025, Priyanka Chopra was attached as an executive producer on the short film Anuja.
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