History of Priyanka Chopra in Timeline
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a highly successful Indian actress, producer, and philanthropist. As the winner of Miss World 2000, she transitioned into a prominent acting career, becoming one of India's highest-paid actresses. Her achievements include two National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. Recognizing her influence, the Indian government awarded her the Padma Shri in 2016. She has also been recognized globally, with Time magazine naming her one of the 100 most influential people and Forbes listing her among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women. In 2022, she was included in the BBC 100 Women list.
23 hours ago : Priyanka Chopra shines at Harvard, credits Bollywood stars for Hollywood success.
Priyanka Chopra attended the India Conference at Harvard, showcasing a stylish look. She was praised by Shashi Tharoor and acknowledged Aishwarya Rai and Irrfan Khan for their influence on her Hollywood journey.
1978: Original Don Film Release
In 2006, Priyanka Chopra starred in a remake of Don, the original film was released in 1978.
July 1982: Priyanka Chopra Born
On 18 July 1982, Priyanka Chopra was born in Jamshedpur, Bihar (present-day Jharkhand) to Ashok and Madhu Chopra.
November 2000: Crowned Miss World 2000
On 30 November 2000, Priyanka Chopra was crowned Miss World 2000 and Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty—Asia & Oceania at the Millennium Dome in London.
2000: Winner of Miss World 2000
In 2000, Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World pageant, marking a significant achievement in her early career.
2000: Top 10 Actresses of 2000–2010
Priyanka Chopra was featured in Rediff.com's list of "Top 10 Actresses of 2000–2010".
2000: Miss World Win Depiction in Book
Priyanka Chopra's life, pictures of her family, and win at the Miss World in 2000 were depicted in a chapter of Roving Families, Shifting Homes, a book taught at Springdales School.
2001: Nasal surgery and depression
In 2001, Priyanka Chopra's nose collapsed during nasal surgery and she fell into depression, later undergoing corrective surgeries.
2002: Acting debut in Tamil film Thamizhan
In 2002, Priyanka Chopra made her acting debut in the Tamil film Thamizhan, marking the start of her film career.
2002: First recording in Tamil film 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.
2002: Screen debut in Thamizhan
In 2002, Priyanka Chopra's screen debut occurred in the Tamil film Thamizhan as the love interest of the protagonist, played by 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, followed by the box-office hit Andaaz.
2003: Filmfare Award for Andaaz
In 2003, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her performance in the movie Andaaz.
2003: Sequel to Koi... Mil Gaya
In 2006, Priyanka Chopra starred in Krrish, which is a sequel to the 2003 science-fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya.
2004: Starring in Aitraaz
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra starred in Aitraaz, considering her role as Soniya Roy as the "biggest learning experience of her career", receiving critical acclaim and winning a Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role.
2004: Starring in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra starred in David Dhawan's romantic comedy Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, which was a commercial success.
2004: Participation in Temptations 2004 world concert tour
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra took part in the world concert tour "Temptations 2004", performing with other Bollywood actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta and Arjun Rampal in 19 stage shows.
2004: Filmfare Award for Aitraaz
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for her performance in the movie Aitraaz.
2004: Indian Ocean earthquake
The 2005 HELP! Telethon Concert was to raise funds for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, which Priyanka Chopra supported.
2005: Releases of Blackmail, Karam, and Waqt: The Race Against Time
In 2005, Priyanka Chopra appeared in 6 films, including Blackmail and Karam, and Waqt: The Race Against Time. During the shooting of "Do Me A Favour Let's Play Holi" she suffered an accident but recovered.
2005: Declined playback for Tinka Tinka and recorded unreleased 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. She also recorded an unreleased song for 'Bluffmaster!'.
2005: Appeared in HELP! Telethon Concert
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: Collaboration with UNICEF
In 2006, Priyanka Chopra began working with UNICEF, recording public-service announcements and participating in media panel discussions to promote children's rights and education for girls.
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 Farhan Akhtar's action-thriller Don (a remake of the 1978 film of the same name), portraying Roma and performing her own stunts.
2006: World's Sexiest Asian Woman
In 2006, UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".
2006: Auctioned a day with Chopra on eBay for Nanhi Kali
In 2006, a "day with Chopra" was auctioned on eBay; the proceeds were donated to an NGO, Nanhi Kali, which helps educate girls in India.
2007: Leading roles in Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love and Big Brother
In 2007, Priyanka Chopra had leading roles in Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love and Big Brother, with the first showcasing her flair for comedy.
2007: Judge at Miss India pageant
In 2007, Priyanka Chopra was on the judges' panel of the Miss India pageant.
2008: Second in Brand Ambassadors List
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, God Tussi Great Ho as a TV anchor, Chamku as a kindergarten teacher, and Drona, a fantasy superhero film. These films were largely unsuccessful, with critics suggesting her career was in jeopardy.
2008: National Film Award and Filmfare Award for Fashion
In 2008, Priyanka Chopra won a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress for playing a troubled model in the drama Fashion.
2008: Discontinuation of Filmfare Award category
In 2008, the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role was discontinued. Priyanka Chopra was the second and final actress to win the award in 2004.
January 2009: Joins Twitter
In January 2009, Priyanka Chopra created her Twitter account.
March 2009: Meeting readers of 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, receiving custom-designed shoes from the Ferragamo house.
2009: Verve's Most Powerful Indian Women
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra featured on Verve's list of most powerful Indian women.
2009: Praise for role in Kaminey
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra gained further praise for portraying a range of characters in the film Kaminey.
2009: Bollywood's Best Actresses
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra ranked first on Rediff.com's annual listing of "Bollywood's Best Actresses".
2009: Judge at Miss World 2009
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra served as a judge at Miss World.
2009: Documentary for Alert India
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra shot a documentary for Alert India to raise awareness and understanding of leprosy.
August 2010: Appointment as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
On August 2010, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the national UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights. UNICEF Representative Karin Hulshof expressed pride in Chopra's work and enthusiasm for future collaborations to ensure no child is left behind.
2010: Verve's Most Powerful Indian Women
In 2010, Priyanka Chopra featured on Verve's list of most powerful Indian women.
2010: Hosting 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, taking over from previous host Akshay Kumar. She earned the Indian Telly Award for Most Impactful Debut on Television.
2010: Roles in Pyaar Impossible! and Anjaana Anjaani
In 2010, Priyanka Chopra starred in two romantic comedies: Pyaar Impossible! as Alisha and Anjaana Anjaani. Anjaana Anjaani, set in New York and Las Vegas, was a commercial success.
2010: Appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In 2010, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the national UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights.
2010: Top 10 Actresses of 2000–2010
Priyanka Chopra was featured in Rediff.com's list of "Top 10 Actresses of 2000–2010".
August 2011: Signed worldwide recording agreement with Universal Music Group
In August 2011, Priyanka Chopra signed a worldwide recording agreement with Universal Music Group and DesiHits, planning to release her first studio album.
2011: Adoption of 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: Reprising role in Don 2
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra reprised her role in Don 2.
2011: Role in 7 Khoon Maaf
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra starred in 7 Khoon Maaf as Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes, an Anglo-Indian woman who murders her husbands. Her performance received acclaim, earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics).
2011: India's Best-Dressed Woman of the Year
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra was named "India's Best-Dressed Woman of the Year" by People India.
2011: Critics Award for Best Actress for 7 Khoon Maaf
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for her role in the movie 7 Khoon Maaf.
July 2012: Signed with 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: Column in The Times of India about 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 and expressing her views about the safety of women in cities.
September 2012: Debut of first single, In My City
On September 13, 2012, Priyanka Chopra's first single, "In My City" featuring will.i.am, debuted in the US on NFL Network's Thursday Night Football.
October 2012: Won Best International Debut award at People's Choice Awards India
In October 2012, Priyanka Chopra won the Best International Debut award at the People's Choice Awards India for her single "In My City".
December 2012: Nominated at World Music Awards
In December 2012, Priyanka Chopra received three nominations at the World Music Awards: Best Female Artist, Best Song, and Best Video for "In My City".
2012: Adoption of a lioness and pledge to donate organs
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 a co-keynote speaker at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Bollywood-themed 20th-anniversary celebration of its liver-transplant programme.
2012: Further praise for role in Barfi!
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra gained further praise for portraying a range of characters in the film Barfi!.
2012: Tattoo in honor of her father
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra got a tattoo reading "Daddy's lil girl" in her father's handwriting.
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: Role in Barfi!
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra played Jhilmil Chatterjee, an autistic woman, in the movie Barfi!. Her performance received critical acclaim, and the film was a major commercial success.
2012: Fashion kick started female dominated films
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra reflected on the impact of the film Fashion, noting that it helped kickstart the trend of female-dominated films in the industry. This was a significant moment in her career, with the movie helping change the landscape of Bollywood.
2012: 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, and Teri Meri Kahaani. Agneepath broke Bollywood's opening-day earnings record.
2012: Most Influential Indian on Social Media
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra was declared the most influential Indian on social media in a survey conducted by Pinstorm.
2012: World's Sexiest Asian Woman
In 2012, UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".
2012: Labeled 'Best Actress'
In 2012, film critic Subhash K. Jha labelled Priyanka Chopra "the best actress in the post-Sridevi generation."
June 2013: Death of her father
Priyanka Chopra's father died in June 2013. She was especially close to him.
July 2013: Released second single, Exotic
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: Donation to Nanavati hospital and voice-over for Girl Rising
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra donated ₹5 million (US$59,000) to Nanavati hospital to build a cancer ward named after her late father, which she inaugurated. She also provided voice-over in English and Hindi for the documentary film Girl Rising. She also spoke at the 50th anniversary of the World Leaders Conference at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston.
2013: Verve's Most Powerful Indian Women
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra featured on Verve's list of most powerful Indian women.
2013: Reprising role in Krrish 3
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra reprised her role in the successful sequel Krrish 3.
2013: First Telugu-language film since 2013
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra starred in her first Telugu-language film since 2013.
2013: Maxim India's Hot 100 list
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra topped Maxim India's Hot 100 list.
2013: Voice acting in Planes and roles in Zanjeer and Krrish 3
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra voiced Ishaani in the Disneytoon Studios film Planes. She also starred in Zanjeer and reprised her role in Krrish 3. Krrish 3 became her biggest commercial success to that point.
April 2014: Released third single, 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: Article in The Guardian against female genital mutilation and child marriage
In a July 2014 article published in The Guardian, Priyanka Chopra criticised female genital mutilation and child marriage.
2014: Nomination for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
In 2014, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi selected Priyanka Chopra as one of his nine nominees for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, a national cleanliness campaign by the Government of India. Chopra supported the campaign by working as a sanitation worker for a day in Mumbai.
2014: Further praise for role in Mary Kom
In 2014, Priyanka Chopra gained further praise for portraying a range of characters in the film Mary Kom.
2014: Roles in Gunday and Mary Kom
In 2014, Priyanka Chopra starred in Gunday and Mary Kom, a biographical film about the boxer Mary Kom. Her performance in Mary Kom received critical acclaim, with the film becoming a commercial success.
2014: First song as a playback singer in Bollywood
In 2014, Priyanka Chopra's first song as a playback singer in Bollywood was "Chaoro", a lullaby from Mary Kom.
2014: World's Sexiest Asian Woman
In 2014, UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".
2014: Op-ed in The New York Times about education for girls
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, praising Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi. She also began writing a monthly column, "Pret-a-Priyanka", for Elle.
January 2015: Article in Elle 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 in Elle magazine.
2015: HuffPost's "100 Most Influential Women on Twitter"
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra appeared in HuffPost's "100 Most Influential Women on Twitter" list, where she was ranked first among Indians.
2015: Further praise for roles 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, a duet with Farhan Akhtar, for 'Dil Dhadakne Do'.
2015: Starring in Quantico and founding Purple Pebble Pictures
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra starred as Alex Parrish in the ABC thriller series Quantico, becoming the first South Asian to headline an American network drama series, 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 movie is about a Punjabi family on a cruise trip to celebrate the parents' 30th wedding anniversary.
2015: Starring in Quantico
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra starred in the American thriller series Quantico as Alex Parrish. The series received positive reviews and Chopra won a People's Choice Award for her role.
2015: Voice of PETA's robotic elephant Ellie
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra voiced People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA's) life-size robotic elephant named "Ellie", who visited schools across the United States and Europe to educate kids about elephants and captivity, and to urge people to boycott circuses.
2015: Filmfare Award for Bajirao Mastani
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie Bajirao Mastani.
2015: World's Sexiest Asian Woman
In 2015, UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".
2015: People's Most Intriguing People of the Year
In 2015, after debuting in Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra appeared in People's Most Intriguing People of the Year list.
February 2016: Presenter at the 88th Academy Awards
In February 2016, Priyanka Chopra presented the award for Best Film Editing at the 88th Academy Awards.
December 2016: Appointment as global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In December 2016, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
2016: Priyanka Chopra: Road To Destiny
In 2016, Indu Prabhu's unauthorised biography of Priyanka Chopra, titled Priyanka Chopra: Road To Destiny, was published.
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: Producing Ventilator under Purple Pebble Pictures
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra produced the Marathi film Ventilator under her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures.
2016: Highest Earning Indian Female Celebrity
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra ranked as the highest earning Indian female celebrity with earnings of ₹760 million (US$9.0 million).
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: Maxim India's Hot 100 list
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra topped Maxim India's Hot 100 list.
2016: Appointed as 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: Honored with Padma Shri by the Government of India
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra was honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India, recognizing her contributions to Indian cinema.
2016: Release of Ventilator
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra's production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, released its first Marathi film, the comedy-drama Ventilator, which achieved box office success.
2016: Release of SMS für Dich
In 2016, SMS für Dich, the German film which Love Again is based on, was released.
2016: Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World
In 2016, after debuting in Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra appeared in Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World list. She also appeared in The Indian Express's most powerful Indians.
2017: Appearance in Baywatch
In 2017, Priyanka Chopra appeared in the Hollywood film Baywatch.
2017: Collaboration 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 Earning Indian Female Celebrity and Forbes Ranking
In 2017, Priyanka Chopra ranked as the highest earning Indian female celebrity with earnings of ₹680 million (US$8.0 million), peaking at the seventh position. Also, the global edition of Forbes named her the world's eighth-highest-paid TV actress.
2017: World's Sexiest Asian Woman
In 2017, UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".
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. She also received the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice for her contribution towards social causes.
2017: Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women
In 2017, after debuting in Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra appeared in Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women, Variety's 500 most influential business leaders, The Indian Express's most powerful Indians, and India Today's 50 most powerful people in India.
May 2018: Start of relationship with Nick Jonas
Priyanka Chopra started dating American singer and actor Nick Jonas in May 2018.
July 2018: Engagement to Nick Jonas
On 19 July 2018, a day after her birthday, Nick Jonas proposed to Priyanka Chopra in Crete, Greece.
August 2018: Engagement ceremony in Mumbai
In August 2018, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas became engaged in a Punjabi Roka ceremony in Mumbai.
October 2018: Investment in Holberton School and launch of Bumble in India
In October 2018, Priyanka Chopra invested in a coding education startup called Holberton School and Bumble. Bumble was launched in India with her help.
December 2018: Marriage to Nick Jonas
In December 2018, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas married at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur in traditional Hindu and Christian ceremonies. Following the marriage, Chopra legally changed her full name to "Priyanka Chopra Jonas".
2018: Celebrity 100 Ranking
Except for 2018, Priyanka Chopra has ranked under the top fifteen in the Indian edition of "Celebrity 100" every year since its inception in 2012.
2018: Starring in Quantico
From 2015 to 2018, Priyanka Chopra starred as Alex Parrish in the ABC thriller series Quantico.
2018: Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra appeared in Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women, Variety's 500 most influential business leaders, India Today's 50 most powerful people in India and YouGov named her the world's twelfth most-admired woman.
2018: Maxim India's Hot 100 list
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra topped Maxim India's Hot 100 list.
2018: Production of Pahuna: The Little Visitors
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra went on to produce several Indian regional language films, including 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: Quantico was cancelled
In 2018, Quantico was cancelled after three seasons. Priyanka Chopra mentioned disagreements in Bollywood as a reason for her move to America.
2018: Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story of a Global Bollywood Star and The Dark Horse
In 2018, two unauthorized biographies of Priyanka Chopra were published: Aseem Chhabra's Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story of a Global Bollywood Star and Bharathi S. Pradhan's Priyanka Chopra: The Dark Horse.
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 school children in Belize.
2019: Madame Tussauds Wax Sculptures
In 2019, Madame Tussauds museum installed four wax sculptures of Priyanka Chopra at four locations, including 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: USA Today's 50 most powerful women in entertainment
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra appeared in USA Today's 50 most powerful women in entertainment and YouGov named her the world's fourteenth most-admired woman.
2019: Criticism over tweet about India's military forces
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra faced criticism for a tweet in which she hailed India's military forces amid escalating tensions with Pakistan. Critics argued that her support for military action was incompatible with her role as a UN Peace Ambassador. Although Pakistan requested her dismissal from her UN job, the UN defended Chopra's right to speak for herself.
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 'Isn't It Romantic', which was well-received. Later in 2019, she returned to Hindi cinema with 'The Sky Is Pink', a film she also produced, receiving positive reviews for her performance.
2019: Producing Paani and The Sky Is Pink under Purple Pebble Pictures, and appearing in Isn't It Romantic
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra produced the Marathi film Paani and the Hindi biopic The Sky Is Pink under Purple Pebble Pictures, and appeared in the Hollywood film Isn't It Romantic.
2019: Production of Paani
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra produced the film Paani, which won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation at the 66th National Film Awards.
2019: First Indian film since 2019
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra starred in her first Indian film since 2019.
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" at the UNICEF Snowflake Ball 2019.
2019: People magazine's Most Beautiful Women
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra was named one of People magazine's Most Beautiful Women in the World.
2019: Opted out of Bharat before filming
In early 2019, Priyanka Chopra signed on to play the leading lady in 'Bharat' opposite Salman Khan, but opted out days before filming her scenes due to her engagement to Nick Jonas.
2020: Signed TV deal with Amazon Prime Video and starred in We Can Be Heroes
In 2020, Priyanka Chopra Jonas signed a TV deal with Amazon Prime Video and starred in the Netflix film 'We Can Be Heroes' as Ms. Granada.
2020: Criticism for Solidarity with Black Lives Matter
In 2020, Priyanka Chopra was among several Bollywood actors criticized for posting Instagram messages showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, despite past promotions of skin-lightening products. She has since expressed regret for promoting such products.
February 2021: Launch of Anomaly Haircare in Target stores
On 1 February 2021, Priyanka Chopra launched a haircare line called "Anamoly Haircare" which became available exclusively in Target stores in the United States and was planned to be available internationally later that year.
February 2021: Publication of memoir Unfinished
Released by Penguin Random House, Priyanka Chopra published her first memoir titled Unfinished on 9 February 2021. The book reached The New York Times Best Seller list in the United States.
March 2021: Opening of Sona restaurant in Manhattan
In March 2021, Priyanka Chopra opened her new restaurant Sona in Manhattan, featuring haute-couture Indian cuisine.
April 2021: Fundraiser for COVID-19 relief in India
In late April 2021, Priyanka Chopra, along with her husband Nick Jonas, started a fundraiser with NGO GiveIndia to raise funds for oxygen supply, COVID-19 care centers, testing, and vaccination efforts due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The fundraiser had achieved USD 400,000 in the first few days.
May 2021: Fundraiser reaches $1 million mark
By 13 May 2021, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's fundraiser for COVID-19 relief in India reached the $1 million landmark and set a newer target at $3 million.
2021: Appearance 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: Release of Memoir "Unfinished"
In 2021, Priyanka Chopra released her memoir Unfinished, which became a The New York Times Best Seller.
2021: Announcement of nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards
In 2021, Priyanka Chopra, along with her husband Nick Jonas, announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards.
January 2022: Birth of daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas
In January 2022, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas had a daughter named Malti Marie Chopra Jonas via surrogacy.
2022: BBC 100 Women Honor
In 2022, Priyanka Chopra was honored as one of the BBC 100 Women.
2022: Named in the BBC 100 Women list
In 2022, Priyanka Chopra was named in the BBC 100 Women list.
May 2023: Release of Love Again
In May 2023, 'Love Again', starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, was released theatrically but was panned by critics and became a box office bomb.
2023: Starring in Citadel
From 2023 to present, Priyanka Chopra starred in the action thriller series Citadel.
August 2024: Most-followed person on Instagram
As of August 2024, Priyanka Chopra is one of the most-followed people on Instagram.
2024: Narrated Disneynature's Tiger
In 2024, Priyanka Chopra served as the narrator of Disneynature's Tiger, a documentary about Bengal tigers which was released on Disney+.
April 2025: Joined the cast of Judgment Day
In April 2025, Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined the cast of the comedy Judgment Day with Zac Efron.
July 2025: Release of Heads of State on Prime Video
In July 2025, 'Heads of State', starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, John Cena, and Idris Elba, was released on Prime Video, receiving mixed reviews.
2025: Walked Met Gala red carpet five times
As of 2025, Priyanka Chopra has walked the Met Gala red carpet in Manhattan five times.
2025: Executive Producer on short film Anuja
In 2025, Priyanka Chopra attached herself as an executive producer on the short film Anuja.
February 2026: Release of The Bluff
In February 2026, 'The Bluff', starring Priyanka Chopra alongside Karl Urban, is set to be released on Prime Video.
2026: Citadel renewed for a second season
In 2026, the second season of Citadel, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, will premiere.
2027: Release of Varanasi
In 2027, Priyanka Chopra will star opposite Mahesh Babu in filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli's action-adventure Varanasi, slated for release.
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