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 one of India's highest-paid actresses. She gained prominence after winning Miss World 2000. Her accolades include two National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. Chopra received the Padma Shri from the Indian government in 2016. She was also featured in Time's 100 most influential people and Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women lists, solidifying her global influence. In 2022, she was included in the BBC 100 Women list, further highlighting her impact.

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1973: Original Zanjeer film

The original Hindi film Zanjeer released in 1973.

1978: Original Film Release

In 1978, the original film 'Don' was released, which was remade in 2006 where Priyanka Chopra starred.

1990: Original Agneepath film

The film Agneepath, in which Priyanka Chopra starred in 2012, is a remake of Karan Johar's father's 1990 production of the same name.

November 2000: Crowned Miss World 2000

On November 30, 2000, Priyanka Chopra was crowned Miss World 2000 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 2002, Priyanka Chopra made her first recording, the song "Ullathai Killathe" for the Tamil film "Thamizhan", after being encouraged by her director and co-star Vijay.

2003: Bollywood Debut in The Hero: Love Story of a Spy

In 2003, Priyanka Chopra made her Bollywood debut in 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy'.

2003: Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut

In 2003, Priyanka Chopra received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her performance in 'Andaaz'.

2003: Krrish Sequel

In 2003, the science-fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya was made, which was a sequel to the 2006 Krrish film.

2004: Starred in Andaaz and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

In 2004, Priyanka Chopra played the leading lady in the box-office hits Andaaz and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.

2004: Starred in Multiple Films

In 2004, Priyanka Chopra starred in Plan, Kismat, Asambhav, and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.

2004: Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role

In 2004, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for her role in 'Aitraaz'.

2004: Starred in Aitraaz

In late 2004, Priyanka Chopra starred in 'Aitraaz', considering her role as Soniya Roy the "biggest learning experience of her career".

2004: Indian Ocean earthquake

Priyanka Chopra supported charities such as the HELP! Telethon Concert to raise funds for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.

2005: Starred in Multiple Films in 2005

In 2005, Priyanka Chopra appeared in 6 films, including Blackmail, Karam and Waqt: The Race Against Time.

2005: Declined to sing playback for "Tinka Tinka"

In 2005, Priyanka Chopra declined to sing playback for "Tinka Tinka" in her film "Karam", choosing to focus on acting, but later performed it live on television.

2005: HELP! Telethon Concert Appearance

In 2005, Priyanka Chopra made appearances in support of charities, such as the HELP! Telethon Concert to raise funds for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.

2006: UNICEF Involvement Begins

In 2006, Priyanka Chopra began working with UNICEF, participating in public-service announcements and discussions to promote children's rights and education.

2006: Began working with UNICEF

In 2006, Priyanka Chopra began working with UNICEF.

2006: Starred in Don

In 2006, Priyanka Chopra starred in Farhan Akhtar's action-thriller 'Don', a remake of the 1978 film.

2006: eBay Auction for Nanhi Kali

In 2006, a "day with Chopra" was auctioned on eBay, with the proceeds donated to Nanhi Kali, an NGO that supports girls' education in India.

2007: Starred in Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love

In 2007, Priyanka Chopra starred in Nikhil Advani's 'Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love'.

2008: Second in List of Brand Ambassadors

In 2008, Priyanka Chopra ranked second in the list of brand ambassadors.

2008: Starred in Multiple Films

In 2008, Priyanka Chopra starred in Love Story 2050, God Tussi Great Ho, Chamku, and Drona.

March 2009: Met Readers Who Submitted Feedback

In March 2009, Priyanka Chopra met several readers who had submitted feedback on her weekly Hindustan Times column.

2009: Starred in Kaminey

In 2009, Priyanka Chopra gained further praise for portraying a range of characters in the film Kaminey.

2009: Documentary for Alert India

In 2009, Priyanka Chopra shot a documentary for Alert India to raise awareness about leprosy.

2009: Kaminey Release and Success

In 2009, Priyanka Chopra starred in Kaminey as Sweety, receiving critical acclaim for her performance. The film was also a box-office success, grossing ₹710 million worldwide.

August 2010: Appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

On August 10, 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.

2010: Pyaar Impossible! and Anjaana Anjaani Release

In 2010, Priyanka Chopra starred in Pyaar Impossible! and Anjaana Anjaani, with the latter being a commercial success. She played Alisha in Pyaar Impossible! and starred alongside Ranbir Kapoor in Anjaana Anjaani.

2010: Appointed UNICEF National Goodwill Ambassador

In 2010, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the national UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights.

August 2011: Signed with Universal Music Group

In August 2011, Priyanka Chopra signed a worldwide recording agreement with Universal Music Group and DesiHits.

2011: Tigress Adoption

In 2011, Priyanka Chopra adopted a tigress at the Birsa biological park, covering its upkeep for a year.

2011: Starred in 7 Khoon Maaf

In 2011, Priyanka Chopra gained further praise for portraying a range of characters in the film 7 Khoon Maaf.

2011: 7 Khoon Maaf Release

In 2011, Priyanka Chopra starred in 7 Khoon Maaf as Susanna, an Anglo-Indian woman who murders her husbands. Her performance received critical acclaim, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics).

2011: Critics Award for Best Actress

In 2011, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for her performance in '7 Khoon Maaf'.

July 2012: Signed by Creative Artists Agency

In July 2012, Priyanka Chopra became the first Bollywood star to be signed by Creative Artists Agency.

August 2012: Wrote Column "No woman in Mumbai feels safe any longer"

In August 2012 Priyanka Chopra wrote a column published in The Times of India titled "No woman in Mumbai feels safe any longer".

September 2012: "In My City" Debut

In September 2012, Priyanka Chopra's first single, "In My City" featuring will.i.am, debuted in the US during a TV spot for NFL Network's Thursday Night Football.

2012: Lioness Adoption and Organ Donation Pledge

In 2012, Priyanka Chopra adopted a lioness at the Birsa biological park, paying for its upkeep for a year, and pledged to donate her organs after death.

2012: Starred in Barfi!

In 2012, Priyanka Chopra gained further praise for portraying a range of characters in the film Barfi!.

2012: Female dominated films

In 2012, Priyanka Chopra noted that Fashion kick-started the process of female-dominated films, leading to more successful films with female leads.

2012: Launch of Awakening Youth Program

In 2012, Priyanka Chopra spoke at the launch of Awakening Youth, an anti-addiction programme.

2012: Agneepath Release and Success

In 2012, Priyanka Chopra starred in Agneepath as Kaali Gawde. The film broke Bollywood's opening-day earnings record and had a worldwide gross of ₹1.93 billion.

2012: Barfi! Release and critical acclaim

In 2012, Priyanka Chopra starred in Barfi! as Jhilmil Chatterjee, an autistic woman. The film received critical acclaim and was a major commercial success.

July 2013: Release of "Exotic"

In July 2013, Priyanka Chopra released her second single "Exotic" featuring Pitbull.

2013: Donation to Nanavati Hospital and Voice-Over for Girl Rising

In 2013, Priyanka Chopra donated to Nanavati hospital to build a cancer ward named after her father, and provided voice-over for the documentary "Girl Rising".

2013: Speaker at World Leaders Conference

In 2013, Priyanka Chopra spoke at the World Leaders Conference about women empowerment through education.

2013: Planes and Zanjeer Release

In 2013, Priyanka Chopra voiced Ishaani in Disney's Planes, and starred in Zanjeer (Thoofan in Telugu), which was a remake of the 1973 film of the same name.

April 2014: Release of "I Can't Make You Love Me" Cover

In April 2014, Priyanka Chopra released her third single, a cover of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me".

July 2014: Article Published in The Guardian

In a July 2014 article published in The Guardian, Priyanka Chopra criticised female genital mutilation and child marriage.

2014: Starred in Mary Kom

In 2014, Priyanka Chopra gained further praise for portraying a range of characters in the film Mary Kom.

2014: Bollywood Playback Debut with "Chaoro"

In 2014, Priyanka Chopra made her Bollywood playback singing debut with "Chaoro" in "Mary Kom".

2014: Gunday and Mary Kom Release

In 2014, Priyanka Chopra starred in Gunday as Nandita, a cabaret dancer, and in Mary Kom, a biographical film about the boxer Mary Kom. Gunday was a box-office success, and Mary Kom received positive reviews.

2014: Nomination for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

In 2014, Priyanka Chopra was nominated by Narendra Modi for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and supported the campaign by working as a sanitation worker.

2014: Began Writing Monthly Column "Pret-a-Priyanka" for Elle

In late 2014, Priyanka Chopra began writing a monthly column, "Pret-a-Priyanka", for Elle.

January 2015: Expressed Views on Diversity and Being a Global Citizen

In an article published in January 2015, Priyanka Chopra expressed her views on diversity and being a global citizen.

2015: Starred in Dil Dhadakne Do and Bajirao Mastani

In 2015, Priyanka Chopra gained further praise for portraying a range of characters in the films Dil Dhadakne Do and Bajirao Mastani.

2015: Sang title song for Dil Dhadakne Do

In 2015, Priyanka Chopra sang the title song for Dil Dhadakne Do, in a duet with Farhan Akhtar.

2015: Starred in Quantico and Founded 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: Dil Dhadakne Do Release

In 2015, Priyanka Chopra starred in Dil Dhadakne Do, an ensemble comedy-drama, playing Ayesha Mehra. The cast won the Screen Award for Best Ensemble Cast.

2015: Quantico Premieres

In 2015, Priyanka Chopra starred in the American thriller series Quantico as Alex Parrish. She became the first South Asian to headline an American network drama series.

2015: Voice of PETA's Ellie

In 2015, Priyanka Chopra voiced PETA's robotic elephant Ellie, who visited schools to educate children about elephants and captivity.

2015: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress

In 2015, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Bajirao Mastani'.

December 2016: Appointed Global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

In December 2016, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

2016: The Jungle Book

In 2016, Priyanka Chopra dubbed for Kaa, a female python, in the Hindi version of the film The Jungle Book.

2016: Marathi Playback Singing Debut

In 2016, Priyanka Chopra made her Marathi language playback singing debut with "Baba" for Ventilator.

2016: Produced Ventilator

In 2016, Priyanka Chopra produced the Marathi film Ventilator under her production company Purple Pebble Pictures.

2016: Jai Gangaajal Release

In 2016, Priyanka Chopra starred in Jai Gangaajal as a police officer. The film did not perform well commercially.

2016: Appointed UNICEF Global 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 contributions to the arts.

2016: Purple Pebble Pictures First Marathi Film Ventilator Success

In 2016, Priyanka Chopra's production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, produced its first Marathi film, the comedy-drama Ventilator, which achieved box office success and won three awards at the 64th National Film Awards.

2017: Appeared in Baywatch

In 2017, Priyanka Chopra appeared in the Hollywood film Baywatch.

2017: Collaboration with Will Sparks

In 2017, Priyanka Chopra collaborated with Will Sparks for the EDM song "Young and Free".

2017: Honored with Power of Women Award and Mother Teresa Memorial Award

In 2017, Priyanka Chopra was honored with the Power of Women award for her philanthropic work with UNICEF and received the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice.

October 2018: Bumble App Launched in India with Chopra's Help

In October 2018, the Bumble app was launched in India with the help of Priyanka Chopra.

2018: Last year in Quantico

In 2018, Priyanka Chopra ended her role as Alex Parrish in the ABC thriller series Quantico.

2018: A Kid Like Jake Release

In 2018, Priyanka Chopra's American film A Kid Like Jake, a drama about gender variance, was released at the Sundance Film Festival.

2018: Purple Pebble Pictures Produced Pahuna: The Little Visitors

In 2018, Priyanka Chopra's production company Purple Pebble Pictures produced the film, Pahuna: The Little Visitors.

2018: Quantico Cancellation

In 2018, Quantico was cancelled after three seasons. Priyanka Chopra explained her move to America was due to disagreements in Bollywood.

December 2019: Donation of shoes with UNICEF and Crocs

In December 2019, Priyanka Chopra teamed-up with UNICEF and Crocs to donate 50,000 pairs of shoes to school children in Belize.

2019: Roles in "Isn't It Romantic" and "The Sky Is Pink"

In 2019, Priyanka Chopra played a yoga ambassador in "Isn't It Romantic" and starred in and produced the Hindi film "The Sky Is Pink", receiving a Filmfare Award nomination.

2019: Produced Paani and The Sky Is Pink

In 2019, Priyanka Chopra produced the Marathi film Paani and starred in and produced the Hindi biopic The Sky Is Pink.

2019: 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.

2019: Purple Pebble Pictures Produced Paani

In 2019, Priyanka Chopra's production company Purple Pebble Pictures produced the film Paani, which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation at the 66th National Film Awards.

2019: Departure from Bharat

In early 2019, Priyanka Chopra opted out of the film Bharat days before filming, reportedly due to her engagement to Nick Jonas, leading to accusations of unprofessionalism.

2020: Amazon Prime deal and "We Can Be Heroes"

In 2020, Priyanka Chopra Jonas signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Amazon Prime Video and starred in the Netflix film "We Can Be Heroes".

February 2021: Haircare Line "Anamoly Haircare" Launch

On February 1, 2021, Priyanka Chopra launched a haircare line called "Anamoly Haircare" which became available exclusively in Target stores in the United States.

February 2021: Published First Memoir Titled Unfinished

On February 9, 2021, Priyanka Chopra published her first memoir titled Unfinished.

March 2021: Restaurant Sona Opened in Manhattan

In March 2021, Priyanka Chopra opened her new restaurant Sona in Manhattan, featuring haute-couture Indian cuisine.

April 2021: COVID-19 Fundraiser Launch

In late April 2021, Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick launched a fundraiser with GiveIndia for COVID-19 relief efforts in India, raising money for oxygen supply, care centers, testing, and vaccination efforts.

May 2021: COVID-19 Fundraiser Milestone

By May 13, 2021, the COVID-19 fundraiser launched by Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas reached $1 million and aimed for a new target of $3 million.

2021: Release of "The White Tiger" and appearance in "The Matrix Resurrections"

In 2021, Priyanka Chopra Jonas starred in and executive produced "The White Tiger", which received positive reviews and an Academy Award nomination. She also appeared in "The Matrix Resurrections".

2021: Appeared in The White Tiger and The Matrix Resurrections

In 2021, Priyanka Chopra appeared in the Hollywood films 'The White Tiger' and 'The Matrix Resurrections'.

2021: Released Memoir Unfinished

In 2021, Priyanka Chopra released her memoir 'Unfinished', which reached The New York Times Best Seller list.

2022: BBC 100 Women

In 2022, Priyanka Chopra was honored as one of the BBC 100 Women.

2023: Starring in "Citadel" and "Love Again"

In 2023, Priyanka Chopra starred in Amazon Prime Video's "Citadel", receiving equal pay with her co-star and performing her own stunts, and led the romantic comedy "Love Again".