Priyanka Chopra Jonas Biography Height, Weight, Age, Facts And More

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian actress, singer, film producer, and philanthropist who rose to global fame after winning the Miss World 2000 pageant. Over the years, she has successfully transitioned from Bollywood to Hollywood, establishing herself as one of the most recognizable Indian faces on the global stage.

She is widely acclaimed for her performances in films such as Aitraaz (2004), Fashion (2008), Kaminey (2009), 7 Khoon Maaf (2011), Barfi! (2012), Mary Kom (2014), and Bajirao Mastani (2015). Her portrayal of a troubled supermodel in Fashion earned her a National Film Award, cementing her reputation as a powerhouse performer.

Among India’s highest-paid actresses, Priyanka has received numerous accolades, including multiple Filmfare Awards. In 2016, she was honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India. She has also been named among TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and featured on Forbes’ list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2017 and 2018.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Quick Info
Date of Birth	July 18, 1982
Height	5 ft 6½ in
Weight	62 kg
Age	43 Years
Zodiac Sign	Cancer

Born Name

Priyanka Chopra

Nick Name

Piggy Chops, Sunshine, Mimi, Yanka, PC, PeeCee

Age

43 years (Born on July 18, 1982)

Sun Sign

Cancer

Born Place

Jamshedpur (now in Jharkhand), Bihar, India

Nationality

Indian

Education

Priyanka attended La Martiniere Girls’ School, Lucknow, during her early childhood.

After moving to the United States, she studied at Newton North High School, Massachusetts, and later at John F. Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Upon returning to India, she completed her schooling at Army Public School, Bareilly, and later earned her university degree from Jai Hind College, Mumbai.

Family

• Father: Ashok Chopra (Physician, Indian Army – passed away June 10, 2013)
• Mother: Madhu Chopra (Physician, Indian Army)
• Sibling: Siddharth Chopra (Younger Brother)
• Cousins: Parineeti Chopra, Meera Chopra, Barbie Handa (Mannara Chopra)
• Father-in-law: Paul Kevin Jonas Sr. (Musician, former minister)
• Mother-in-law: Denise Jonas (Former sign-language teacher, singer)
• Brothers-in-law: Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Frankie Jonas
• Sisters-in-law: Danielle Jonas
• Nieces: Valentina Jonas, Alena Rose Jonas

Manager

Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

Occupation

Actress, Model, Singer, Songwriter, Film Producer

Priyanka is a trained Western classical singer. She signed a worldwide recording deal with Universal Music Group and Desi Hits, releasing her debut single “In My City” in 2012.

“It has been a long-cherished dream which is finally coming true.”

Net Worth

Estimated at $75 million (2023)

Build

Slim

Music Genre

Dance-pop

Instruments

Vocals

Record Label

Universal Music Group

Height

5 ft 6½ in (169 cm)

Weight

62 kg (137 lbs)

Boyfriend / Spouse

Priyanka has been linked with:

• Aseem Merchant
• Harman Baweja (2007–2008)
• Shahid Kapoor (2009–2011)
• Sahil Shroff (2011)
• Tom Hiddleston (2016, rumored)

She began dating Nick Jonas in 2017 after appearing together at the MET Gala. The couple got engaged in August 2018 and married on December 1, 2018, at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur.

In January 2022, they welcomed their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas via surrogacy.

Race / Ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Expressive brown eyes
• Full lips

Measurements

35-26-37 in (89-66-94 cm)

Best Known For

Her charming smile and global crossover success

Brand Endorsements

TAG Heuer, Pepsi, Nokia, Garnier, Guess, Amazon, Hero Honda (first female ambassador), Nestlé, Rajnigandha Silver Pearls, and many others.

Religion

Hinduism

As a Singer

Popular songs include “In My City,” “Exotic,” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me.”
She also featured in The Chainsmokers’ track “Erase” (2012).

First TV Show

Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Season 3 (2010) as host

First Film

Thamizhan (2002, Tamil)
First major Hindi hit: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)

Favorite Things

• Food: Lasagna, Makki di roti, Sarson da saag
• Movies: Pretty Woman, A Walk in the Clouds, Jerry Maguire
• Actors: Mel Gibson, Kishore Kumar
• Actress: Sushmita Sen
• Outfit: Saree
• Drinks: Lychee martinis, Espresso martinis, Cosmos

Tattoos

• “Daddy’s lil girl” on her wrist (in her father’s handwriting)
• Paw prints on her ankle (tribute to her dogs)
• Matching proposal-inspired tattoos with Nick Jonas

Dogs

Diana (Chihuahua), Gino and Panda (German Shepherds)

70 Priyanka Chopra Jonas Facts

1. Priyanka Chopra Jonas won the Miss World 2000 title, which became the turning point of her life and career.
2. Along with the main crown, she also won Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty – Asia & Oceania.
3. She never planned to become an actress and originally wanted to pursue a career in engineering or aerospace (NASA).
4. Priyanka made her acting debut with the Tamil film Thamizhan in 2002.
5. Her first major Hindi hit was Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004).
6. She won the National Film Award for her role in Fashion (2008).
7. Priyanka is one of the highest-paid actresses in India.
8. She has successfully built a parallel career in Hollywood, breaking barriers for Indian actors globally.
9. In 2016, she was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honor.
10. She has been featured on TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list.
11. Forbes listed her among the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2017 and 2018.
12. She was the first Bollywood star to sign with Los Angeles-based Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
13. Priyanka gained international fame with the ABC series Quantico.
14. She won the People’s Choice Award for her role in Quantico.
15. She is a trained Western classical singer.
16. In 2012, she released her debut music single “In My City”.
17. She collaborated with international artists including The Chainsmokers and Pitbull.
18. Priyanka has co-written a memoir titled Unfinished (2021).
19. She has openly stated that she regrets endorsing fairness creams earlier in her career.
20. She launched her vegan haircare brand, Anomaly, in 2021.
21. Priyanka is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for children’s rights and education.
22. She runs the Priyanka Chopra Foundation, focused on health and education for underprivileged children.
23. She has invested in tech companies such as Bumble and Holberton School.
24. Priyanka became the first Indian actress to cast a foot mold at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence.
25. She was the first Indian model to represent Guess globally.
26. Guess CEO Paul Marciano once called her “the young Sophia Loren.”
27. She ranked #1 among brand ambassadors in a TAM AdEx survey, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan.
28. Priyanka has appeared in a school textbook in India.
29. She is known for her strong work ethic and often performs her own stunts.
30. She fainted once on set due to extreme workload and exhaustion.
31. Priyanka married singer and actor Nick Jonas in December 2018.
32. Their wedding took place at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur.
33. She and Nick Jonas welcomed their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas via surrogacy in January 2022.
34. Priyanka froze her eggs in her 30s on her mother’s advice.
35. She has spoken openly about industry politics pushing her to move to the US.
36. Priyanka became the first Indian actress to receive equal pay with a male co-star in Citadel.
37. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
38. Her estimated net worth crossed $75 million in 2023.
39. She launched the New York-based restaurant SONA in 2021.
40. She later exited her stake in SONA in 2023.
41. Priyanka loves crime dramas and thrillers.
42. She dislikes chocolate, which surprises many fans.
43. Her first job as a teenager involved shoveling snow in the US.
44. She hates body odor and disorganized spaces.
45. Priyanka always carries Tabasco sauce in her handbag.
46. She loves martinis, especially lychee and espresso martinis.
47. She prefers Burger King over McDonald’s, but loves In-N-Out Burger the most.
48. She can rap and enjoys freestyle music sessions.
49. She once ate a mopane worm in Zimbabwe and said it tasted like chicken.
50. Priyanka is extremely sentimental and keeps fan letters and gifts.
51. She wears oversized sunglasses and red lipstick when tired.
52. She enjoys cooking and is known for making great omelets.
53. She is physically flexible and jokes that she can twist like a pretzel.
54. She was once advised by a filmmaker to undergo cosmetic surgery, which she rejected.
55. A medical error during a nasal surgery caused changes to her nose structure.
56. She was once unfairly nicknamed “Plastic Chopra” due to that surgery.
57. Priyanka loves hot dogs from NYC street carts.
58. She prefers wearing sarees over western outfits at formal events.
59. She was ranked among the World’s Most Admired Women by YouGov.
60. She posed with her daughter for British Vogue in 2023.
61. She introduced her daughter to the public at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
62. She was featured on 12 international Grazia covers in 2023.
63. She has matching proposal-inspired tattoos with Nick Jonas.
64. She has paw-print tattoos in honor of her dogs.
65. Priyanka has three dogs: Diana, Gino, and Panda.
66. She has turned down several blockbuster films due to script or timing issues.
67. She believes strongly in equal representation and pay parity.
68. She often knits on film sets to relax—though she admits she’s not great at it.
69. She continues to balance acting, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy globally.
70. Priyanka Chopra Jonas is widely regarded as one of the most successful global icons from Indian cinema.