Priyanka Chopra's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Priyanka Chopra.

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.

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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.

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: 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: Filmfare Award for Aitraaz

In 2004, Priyanka Chopra won a Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role for "Aitraaz".

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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: Ranked first on World's Sexiest Asian Women

In 2006, the UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".

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.

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2009: Verve's most powerful Indian women

In 2009, Priyanka Chopra was on power listings, including Verve's most powerful Indian women.

2009: Ranked first in Bollywood's Best Actresses by Rediff.com

Priyanka Chopra was ranked first on Rediff.com's annual listing of "Bollywood's Best Actresses" in 2009.

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: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

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

2010: Verve's most powerful Indian women

In 2010, Priyanka Chopra was on power listings, including Verve's most powerful Indian women.

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).

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2011: Named 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: Filmfare Critics Award for 7 Khoon Maaf

In 2011, Priyanka Chopra won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for "7 Khoon Maaf".

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October 2012: Won Best International Debut award at the 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: Received nominations at the World Music Awards

In December 2012, Priyanka Chopra received three nominations: Best Female Artist, Best Song and Best Video (for "In My City") at the World Music Awards.

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.

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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: Ranked first on World's Sexiest Asian Women

In 2012, the UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".

2013: Topped Maxim India's Hot 100 list

In 2013, Priyanka Chopra topped the Maxim India's Hot 100 list.

2013: Verve's most powerful Indian women

In 2013, Priyanka Chopra was on power listings, including Verve's most powerful Indian women.

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.

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2014: Ranked first on World's Sexiest Asian Women

In 2014, the UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".

2015: Most Influential Women on Twitter

In 2015, Priyanka Chopra appeared in HuffPost's "100 Most Influential Women on Twitter" list, in which she was ranked first among Indians.

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.

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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.

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2015: Verve's most powerful Indian women

In 2015, Priyanka Chopra was on power listings, including Verve's most powerful Indian women.

2015: Filmfare Award for Bajirao Mastani

In 2015, Priyanka Chopra won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for "Bajirao Mastani".

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2015: Ranked first on World's Sexiest Asian Women

In 2015, the UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".

December 2016: Appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

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

2016: Topped Maxim India's Hot 100 list

In 2016, Priyanka Chopra topped the Maxim India's Hot 100 list.

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: Verve's most powerful Indian women

In 2016, Priyanka Chopra was on power listings, including Verve's most powerful Indian women.

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.

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2017: The Indian Express's most powerful Indians

In 2017, Priyanka Chopra was on power listings, including The Indian Express's most powerful Indians and India Today's 50 most powerful people in India.

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.

2017: Ranked first on World's Sexiest Asian Women

In 2017, the UK magazine Eastern Eye ranked Priyanka Chopra first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women".

2018: Topped Maxim India's Hot 100 list

In 2018, Priyanka Chopra topped the Maxim India's Hot 100 list.

2018: India Today's 50 most powerful people in India

In 2018, Priyanka Chopra was on India Today's 50 most powerful people in India.

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: 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.