History of Priyanka Chopra in Timeline
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a highly successful Indian actress and producer, recognized as India's highest-paid actress. She gained international recognition after winning Miss World 2000. Her acting accolades include two National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. Further highlighting her influence, she received the Padma Shri from the Indian government in 2016. Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people globally. Forbes has also listed her among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women, and BBC included her in the 100 Women list in 2022.
1973: Original 'Zanjeer' Film Release
In 1973, the original Hindi film 'Zanjeer' was released, which was later remade in 2013 starring Priyanka Chopra.
1978: Original Don film release
In 2006, Priyanka Chopra starred in Farhan Akhtar's action-thriller 'Don', a remake of the 1978 film of the same name.
July 1982: Priyanka Chopra's Birth
In July 1982, Priyanka Chopra was born in Jamshedpur, Bihar (present-day Jharkhand) to Ashok and Madhu Chopra.
1990: Original 'Agneepath' Film Production
In 1990, Karan Johar's father produced the original film 'Agneepath', which was later remade in 2012 starring Priyanka Chopra.
November 2000: Crowned Miss World 2000
On 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: Win at the Miss World
In 2000, Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World competition, a turning point in her career.
2000: Recognition as Top Actresses
Priyanka Chopra was featured in Rediff.com's list of "Top 10 Actresses of 2000".
2001: Nasal Surgery and Depression
In 2001, Priyanka Chopra experienced the collapse of her nasal bridge during nasal surgery, leading to depression.
2002: Acting Debut in Thamizhan
In 2002, Priyanka Chopra made her acting debut in the Tamil film Thamizhan.
2002: First Recording: Ullathai Killathe
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.
2002: Debut in Tamil Film Thamizhan
In 2002, Priyanka Chopra made her screen debut in the Tamil film 'Thamizhan'.
2003: Bollywood Debut in 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy' and Success with 'Andaaz'
In 2003, Priyanka Chopra made her Bollywood debut in 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy' and gained success with 'Andaaz'.
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 appeared in the box-office success 'Andaaz'.
2003: Won Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for Andaaz
In 2003, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her performance in Andaaz.
2003: Reference to Koi... Mil Gaya
In 2006, 'Krrish' was released as a sequel to the 2003 science-fiction film 'Koi... Mil Gaya'.
2004: Temptations 2004 World Concert Tour
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra participated in the "Temptations 2004" world concert tour, performing with other Bollywood actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Rani Mukerji.
2004: Starred in Aitraaz
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra starred in 'Aitraaz', considering her role as Soniya Roy as a major learning experience in her career. The film was a critical and commercial success.
2004: Starred in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra starred in David Dhawan's romantic comedy 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', which was commercially successful.
2004: Starred in '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: Indian Ocean earthquake
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra supported the victims of the Indian Ocean earthquake through fundraising efforts.
2004: Won Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for Aitraaz
In 2004, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for her role in Aitraaz.
2005: Appeared in Multiple Films
In 2005, Priyanka Chopra appeared in 6 films, including 'Blackmail', 'Karam', and 'Waqt: The Race Against Time'. During the filming of 'Waqt', she suffered an accident and spent a day recovering in the hospital.
2005: Declined to sing playback for Tinka Tinka
In 2005, Priyanka Chopra declined to sing playback for "Tinka Tinka" in her film 'Karam', preferring to concentrate on her acting career. However, she later sang the song live on television.
2005: Appeared in HELP! Telethon Concert
In 2005, Priyanka Chopra made an appearance in the HELP! Telethon Concert to raise funds for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
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 of the same name. She received martial-arts training for her role and performed her own stunts.
2006: Starred in 'Krrish' and 'Don'
In 2006, Priyanka Chopra starred in the top-grossing productions 'Krrish' and 'Don'.
2006: World's Sexiest Asian Women Title
In 2006, The UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".
2006: Auctioned a day with Chopra for Nanhi Kali
In 2006, a "day with Chopra" was auctioned on eBay to raise funds for Nanhi Kali, an NGO that supports girls' education in India.
2006: Release of 'Krrish'
In 2006, the superhero film 'Krrish' was released, preceding the 2013 sequel 'Krrish 3' in which Priyanka Chopra reprised her role.
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 at Miss India Pageant
In 2007, Priyanka Chopra served on the judges' panel of the Miss India pageant, reflecting on the importance of the pageant in launching her career.
2008: Ranked second in the list of brand ambassadors
In 2008, Priyanka Chopra ranked second in the list of brand ambassadors, after Shah Rukh Khan, in a survey 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' as Sonia. However, these films were largely unsuccessful critically and commercially.
2008: Won 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 her role as a troubled model in the drama 'Fashion'.
2008: Negative Role Award Category Discontinued
In 2008, the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, which Priyanka Chopra won for 'Aitraaz', was discontinued.
January 2009: Joining Twitter
Priyanka Chopra joined Twitter in January 2009.
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: Cast a foot impression at the 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: Starred in 'Kaminey'
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra gained praise for portraying a range of characters in the film 'Kaminey'.
2009: Ranked First on Bollywood's Best Actresses List
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.
2009: Documentary for Alert India
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra shot a documentary for Alert India to increase understanding of leprosy.
2009: Featured on Verve's most powerful Indian women
In 2009, Priyanka Chopra was featured on Verve's list of most powerful Indian women, marking the beginning of her recognition in power listings.
August 2010: Appointed as national UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
On August 10, 2010, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the national UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights in India.
2010: Hosting Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 3
In 2010, Priyanka Chopra hosted the third season of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, replacing Akshay Kumar. She was praised for her performance and 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 'Pyaar Impossible!' as Alisha and in 'Anjaana Anjaani' as one of two suicidal strangers who fall in love. 'Anjaana Anjaani' was a commercial success.
2010: Featured on Verve's most powerful Indian women
In 2010, Priyanka Chopra was again featured on Verve's list of most powerful Indian women.
2010: Appointed as UNICEF National Goodwill Ambassador
In 2010, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the national UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights.
2010: Recognition as Top Actresses
Priyanka Chopra was featured in Rediff.com's list of "Top 10 Actresses of 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, with her first studio album to be released by Interscope Records in North America and by Island Records elsewhere.
2011: Adopted a tigress at Birsa biological park
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 in a concert in Durban, South Africa with Shahid Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan, celebrating 150 years of India–South Africa friendship.
2011: Role in '7 Khoon Maaf'
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra starred in '7 Khoon Maaf' as Susanna, an Anglo-Indian woman who murders her husbands. Her performance was highly praised, earning her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics).
2011: Starred in Don 2 and 7 Khoon Maaf
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra starred in 'Don 2' and '7 Khoon Maaf', receiving praise for portraying a range of characters.
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: Won Critics Award for Best Actress for 7 Khoon Maaf
In 2011, Priyanka Chopra won the Critics Award for Best Actress at the Filmfare Awards for her performance in 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: Article on Women's Safety in The Times of India
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 13 September 2012, Priyanka Chopra's first single, "In My City" featuring will.i.am, debuted in the US in a TV spot for the NFL Network's Thursday Night Football. The song was inspired by her childhood and journey to fame.
October 2012: Won Best International Debut award
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: Received three nominations at the 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: Adopted a lioness and promoted organ donation
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra adopted a lioness at the Birsa biological park and pledged to donate her own organs after death to promote organ donation. She was also a co-keynote speaker at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's liver-transplant programme celebration.
2012: Starred in 'Barfi!'
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra gained praise for portraying a range of characters in the film 'Barfi!'.
2012: Tattoo Dedicated to Her Father
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra got a tattoo reading "Daddy's lil girl" in her father's handwriting as a tribute to him.
2012: Performance at Indian Premier League Opening Ceremony
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra performed at the opening ceremony of the fifth season of cricket's Indian Premier League in Chennai, alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Katy Perry. She also performed at Dubai Festival City's Ahlan Bollywood Concert with other Bollywood stars.
2012: Reflection on 'Fashion' and Female-Dominated Films
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra reflected on the impact of the 2008 film 'Fashion', noting that it kick-started the trend of successful female-dominated films in Bollywood.
2012: Spoke at the 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 in 'Teri Meri Kahaani'. 'Agneepath' was a commercial success.
2012: Role as Jhilmil Chatterjee in 'Barfi!'
In 2012, Priyanka Chopra starred in 'Barfi!' as Jhilmil Chatterjee, an autistic woman. To prepare for the role, she visited mental institutions and spent time with autistic people. Her performance was highly praised, earning her several award nominations and making the movie a commercial success.
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 Women Title
In 2012, The UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".
2012: Labeled Best Actress of Post-Sridevi Generation
In 2012, film critic Subhash K. Jha labelled Priyanka Chopra "the best actress in the post-Sridevi generation".
2012: Featured in "Celebrity 100"
Since its inception in 2012, Priyanka Chopra has been featured in the Indian edition of "Celebrity 100" every year, consistently ranking within the top fifteen.
June 2013: Death of Her Father
Priyanka Chopra's father passed away in June 2013, which had a profound impact on her life.
July 2013: Released second single Exotic featuring Pitbull
In July 2013, Priyanka Chopra released her second single "Exotic" featuring American rapper Pitbull, along with its music video. The single charted on Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs and Canadian Hot 100.
2013: First Indian model to represent Guess
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra became the first Indian model to represent Guess.
2013: Starred in Krrish 3
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra reprised her role in the successful sequel 'Krrish 3'.
2013: Topped Maxim India's Hot 100 List
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra topped the Maxim India's Hot 100 list.
2013: Voice role in 'Planes' and roles in 'Zanjeer' and 'Krrish 3'
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra voiced Ishaani in Disneytoon Studios' 'Planes'. She also appeared in 'Zanjeer' and reprised her role in 'Krrish 3'. While 'Planes' and 'Krrish 3' were commercially successful, 'Zanjeer' was not.
2013: Featured on Verve's most powerful Indian women
In 2013, Priyanka Chopra was listed in Verve's most powerful Indian women.
2013: Philanthropic Contributions and Speaking Engagements
In 2013, Priyanka donated ₹5 million to Nanavati hospital for a cancer ward named after her father, lent her voice to the documentary film Girl Rising, spoke at the World Leaders Conference about women empowerment through education and participated in UNICEF's global campaign by lending her voice to John Lennon's "Imagine" music video.
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", which peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
July 2014: Article on Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage
In July 2014, Priyanka Chopra wrote an article published in The Guardian, criticizing female genital mutilation and child marriage.
2014: Nomination for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
In 2014, Narendra Modi nominated Priyanka Chopra as one of his nine nominees for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. She supported the campaign by cleaning a Mumbai neighborhood and urging people to maintain cleanliness.
2014: Starred in 'Mary Kom'
In 2014, Priyanka Chopra gained 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' as Nandita, a cabaret dancer, and in 'Mary Kom' as the title character, a biographical film about the boxer. Her performance in 'Mary Kom' was critically acclaimed, and the film was a commercial success.
2014: Op-Ed for The New York Times
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.
2014: First Bollywood playback song Chaoro
In 2014, Priyanka Chopra's first song as a playback singer in Bollywood was "Chaoro", a lullaby from the movie 'Mary Kom'.
2014: World's Sexiest Asian Women Title
In 2014, The UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".
January 2015: Views on Diversity and Being a Global Citizen
In January 2015, Priyanka Chopra expressed her views on diversity and being a global citizen in an article published in her monthly column "Pret-a-Priyanka" for Elle.
2015: Most Influential Women on Twitter
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra appeared in HuffPost's "100 Most Influential Women on Twitter" list, ranking first among Indians.
2015: Featured on Verve's most powerful Indian women and People's Most Intriguing People of the Year
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra appeared on Verve's most powerful Indian women and People's Most Intriguing People of the Year.
2015: Starred in 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and 'Bajirao Mastani'
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra gained 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 the movie 'Dil Dhadakne Do'.
2015: Starred in Quantico and Founded 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 cast won the Screen Award for Best Ensemble Cast.
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. She later received the People's Choice Award for Favourite Actress In A New TV Series for her role.
2015: Won Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Bajirao Mastani
In 2015, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Bajirao Mastani.
2015: Voice for PETA's robotic elephant Ellie
In 2015, Priyanka voiced PETA's robotic elephant named "Ellie", who visited schools to educate kids about elephants and captivity.
2015: World's Sexiest Asian Women Title
In 2015, The UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".
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: Appointed as Global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In December 2016, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, marking a significant step in her humanitarian work.
2016: Publication of biography Priyanka Chopra: Road To Destiny
In 2016, Indu Prabhu's biography, Priyanka Chopra: Road To Destiny, was published.
2016: Highest earning Indian female celebrity
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra became the highest-earning Indian female celebrity with earnings of ₹760 million (US$9.0 million).
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: 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'. However, her performance received mixed reviews and the film did not perform well commercially.
2016: Topped Maxim India's Hot 100 List
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra topped the Maxim India's Hot 100 list.
2016: Appointed as UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as the global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for child rights.
2016: Awarded the Padma Shri
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: Featured on power listings
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra was featured on multiple power listings, including Verve's most powerful Indian women, The Indian Express's most powerful Indians, and Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
2016: Produced Ventilator
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra's production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, produced the Marathi film 'Ventilator'.
2016: Purple Pebble Pictures' First Film
In 2016, Priyanka Chopra's production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, released its first Marathi film, Ventilator, which became a box office success and won three awards at the 64th National Film Awards.
2016: Honored with Padma Shri by the Government of India
In 2016, the Government of India honored Priyanka Chopra with the Padma Shri award.
2017: Appeared 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: Featured on power listings
In 2017, Priyanka Chopra continued to be featured on power listings, including The Indian Express's most powerful Indians, India Today's 50 most powerful people in India, Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women, and Variety's 500 most influential business leaders.
2017: Recognition for Philanthropic Work
In 2017, Priyanka Chopra was honored with the Variety Power of Women award and the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice for her philanthropic work with UNICEF and her contribution towards social causes.
2017: Highest earning Indian female celebrity
In 2017, Priyanka Chopra was the highest earning Indian female celebrity, earning ₹680 million (US$8.0 million), and peaked at seventh position in Forbes.
2017: World's Sexiest Asian Women Title
In 2017, The UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".
May 2018: Beginning of Relationship with Nick Jonas
In May 2018, Priyanka Chopra started dating American singer and actor, Nick Jonas.
July 2018: Engagement to Nick Jonas
On July 19, 2018, a day after her birthday in Crete, Greece, Nick Jonas proposed to Priyanka Chopra.
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 Bumble and Launch in India
In October 2018, Priyanka Chopra invested in the dating and social media app Bumble and helped launch it in India.
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, and she legally changed her name to "Priyanka Chopra Jonas".
2018: Cancellation of 'Quantico' and Reasons for Moving to America
In 2018, 'Quantico' was cancelled after three seasons. Priyanka Chopra later revealed that disagreements with people in Bollywood prompted her move to America.
2018: End of Quantico series
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra completed her role as Alex Parrish in the ABC thriller series 'Quantico'.
2018: Production of Pahuna: The Little Visitors
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra produced the Indian regional language film Pahuna: The Little Visitors under her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures.
2018: Topped Maxim India's Hot 100 List
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra topped the Maxim India's Hot 100 list.
2018: Featured on power listings
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra was featured on India Today's 50 most powerful people in India, Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women, Variety's 500 most influential business leaders, and named YouGov's world's twelfth most-admired woman.
2018: Release of A Kid Like Jake at Sundance Film Festival
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra's American film, 'A Kid Like Jake', premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She played a role that was seen as adding little value to the film, despite her charming presence.
2018: Ranked outside top fifteen in "Celebrity 100"
In 2018, Priyanka Chopra's ranking in the Indian edition of "Celebrity 100" fell outside the top fifteen.
December 2019: Donation of Shoes to Belize School Children
In December 2019, Priyanka Chopra collaborated with UNICEF and Crocs to donate 50,000 pairs of shoes to school children in Belize.
2019: Wax sculptures installed at Madame Tussauds museum
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.
2019: Criticism for tweet supporting Indian military
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra faced criticism for a tweet supporting India's military during escalating tensions with Pakistan. This led to questions about her role as a UN Peace Ambassador, but the UN supported her right to express herself.
2019: Supporting role in Isn't It Romantic and starring in The Sky Is Pink
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra played a yoga ambassador in 'Isn't It Romantic', which was well-received, and returned to Hindi cinema with 'The Sky Is Pink', where she played the mother of a terminally ill teenager. 'The Sky Is Pink' also marked her debut as a producer.
2019: Production of Paani and National Film Award
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: UNICEF's Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra received the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award by UNICEF for her "philanthropic work and dedication towards the welfare of the society".
2019: Featured on power listings
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra was named USA Today's 50 most powerful women in entertainment and YouGov's world's fourteenth most-admired woman.
2019: Produced Paani and The Sky Is Pink, Appeared in Isn't It Romantic
In 2019, Priyanka Chopra's production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, produced the film 'Paani' and 'The Sky Is Pink', in which she also starred, and she appeared in the Hollywood film 'Isn't It Romantic'.
2019: Opted out of Bharat
In early 2019, Priyanka Chopra opted out of the film 'Bharat' days before filming her scenes due to her engagement to Nick Jonas, leading to accusations of unprofessionalism.
2019: One of People Magazine's Most Beautiful Women
Priyanka Chopra was named one of People magazine's Most Beautiful Women in the World in 2019.
2020: Signed TV deal with Amazon Prime Video and starred in We Can Be Heroes
In 2020, Priyanka Chopra Jonas signed a multimillion-dollar first-look TV deal with Amazon Prime Video. She also starred in Netflix's children superhero film 'We Can Be Heroes', receiving positive reviews for her role as Ms. Granada.
2020: Criticised for posting Instagram messages showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement
In 2020, Priyanka Chopra faced criticism on social media for posting Instagram messages showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, despite her past work advertising skin-lightening products which perpetuate colorism.
February 2021: Launch of Anomaly Haircare in Target Stores
On February 1, 2021, Priyanka Chopra launched her haircare line "Anamoly Haircare" exclusively in Target stores in the United States.
February 2021: Publication of Memoir 'Unfinished'
On February 9, 2021, Priyanka Chopra published her first memoir titled 'Unfinished' with Penguin Random House, which became a New York Times Best Seller.
March 2021: Opening of 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 Relief Fundraiser
In April 2021, Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas launched a fundraiser with GiveIndia to support India's COVID-19 relief efforts, focusing on oxygen supply, care centers, testing, and vaccinations. The fundraiser quickly raised USD 400,000.
May 2021: COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser Milestone
By May 13, 2021, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's COVID-19 relief fundraiser had reached $1 million, prompting them to set a new goal of $3 million.
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 became a The New York Times Best Seller.
2021: Announcement of Academy Award Nominees
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 welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, via surrogacy.
2022: Honored as one of the BBC 100 Women
In 2022, Priyanka Chopra was honored as one of the BBC 100 Women for her contributions to the arts.
2022: Named in the BBC 100 Women list
In 2022, Priyanka Chopra was named in the BBC 100 Women list.
2023: Starred in Citadel and Love Again
In 2023, Priyanka Chopra starred in Amazon Prime Video's action thriller series 'Citadel', receiving equal pay with her male co-star for the first time in her career. She also led the romantic comedy 'Love Again', which received negative reviews.
August 2024: Most-Followed Person on Instagram
As of August 2024, Priyanka Chopra is one of the most-followed people on Instagram.
July 2, 2025: Release of Heads of State on Amazon Prime Video
On July 2, 2025, the action film 'Heads of State', starring Priyanka Chopra alongside John Cena and Idris Elba, was released on Amazon Prime Video.
2025: Walked the Met Gala red carpet
As of 2025, Priyanka Chopra has walked the Met Gala red carpet in Manhattan five times.
2025: Executive Producer of Short Film Anuja
In 2025, Priyanka Chopra was attached as an executive producer on the short film Anuja.
2050: Portrayal of a Girl from the Future in 'Love Story 2050'
In the movie 'Love Story 2050' released in 2008 but set in 2050, Priyanka Chopra played a double role and colored her hair red to portray a girl from the future. However, her performance was poorly received.
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