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{{Short description|Indian actress (born 1982)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name               = Priyanka Chopra Jonas
| image              = Priyanka Chopra at Bulgary launch, 2024 (cropped).jpg<!-- Please do not change to a different image unless a very specific reason is given for doing so and consensus has been achieved in the talk page. Such image additions will be reverted. -->
| alt                = Priyanka Chopra smiling for the camera
| caption            = Chopra Jonas in 2024
| birth_name         = Priyanka Chopra
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1982|7|18}}
| birth_place        = [[Jamshedpur]], [[Bihar]], India
| occupation         = {{hlist|Actress|producer}}
| years_active       = 2002–present
| works              = [[List of Priyanka Chopra performances|Full list]]
| title              = [[Miss World 2000]]
| spouse             = {{Marriage|[[Nick Jonas]]|2018}}
| children           = 1
| relatives          =[[List of Hindi film clans#Chopra family (of Parineeti/Priyanka Chopra Jonas)|Chopra family]] <br> <!-- Not 
[[Jonas Brothers]] since it's a band, and she's not related to all of them, i.e. not Nick Jonas:『Relatives by marriage are defined as any parents, brothers or sisters of unmarried partners/spouses or the latter’s children. It is a term used to describe the family members of a spouse or partner who are not related by blood but by marriage.』--> [[:Category:Jonas family|Jonas family]]
| honours            = [[Padma Shri]] (2016)
| awards             = [[List of awards and nominations received by Priyanka Chopra|Full list]]
| signature          = Priyanka Chopra Signature.svg
}}

'''Priyanka Chopra Jonas''' ({{IPA-hns|pɾɪˈjəŋka ˈtʃoːpɽa|pron}}; {{née}} '''Chopra'''; born 18 July 1982)<ref name="pronunciation">{{Cite AV media |title="I've Always Been Part of Big VFX Blockbuster Films...": Priyanka Chopra |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/videos/view/id/2185349 |date=21 October 2013 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |time=0:02 |access-date=25 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025005927/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/videos/view/id/2185349 |archive-date=25 October 2013}}</ref> is an Indian actress and producer. The winner of the [[Miss World 2000]] pageant, Chopra is one of India's highest-paid actresses and has received [[List of awards and nominations received by Priyanka Chopra|numerous accolades]], including two [[National Film Awards]] and five [[Filmfare Awards]]. In 2016, the [[Government of India]] honoured her with the [[Padma Shri]], and ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' named her one of the [[Time 100#2016|100 most influential people in the world]]. In the next two years, ''[[Forbes]]'' listed her among the [[Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women|World's 100 Most Powerful Women]], and in 2022, she was named in the [[100 Women (BBC)|BBC 100 Women]] list.

Chopra accepted offers to join the Indian film industry following her pageant wins. Her acting debut came in the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Thamizhan]]'' (2002), followed by her first [[Bollywood]] feature in ''[[The Hero: Love Story of a Spy]]'' (2003). She played the leading lady in the box-office hits ''[[Andaaz]]'' (2003) and ''[[Mujhse Shaadi Karogi]]'' (2004) and had her [[Breakthrough role|breakout role]] in the 2004 romantic thriller ''[[Aitraaz]]''. Chopra established herself with starring roles in the top-grossing productions ''[[Krrish]]'' and ''[[Don (2006 Hindi film)|Don]]'' (both 2006), and later reprised her role in their sequels. For playing a troubled model in the drama ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]'' (2008), Chopra won a [[National Film Award for Best Actress|National Film Award]] and a [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]]. Chopra gained further praise for portraying a range of characters in the films ''[[Kaminey]]'' (2009), ''[[7 Khoon Maaf]]'' (2011), ''[[Barfi!]]'' (2012), ''[[Mary Kom (film)|Mary Kom]]'' (2014), ''[[Dil Dhadakne Do]]'' (2015) and ''[[Bajirao Mastani]]'' (2015).

From 2015 to 2018, Chopra starred as [[Alex Parrish]] in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] thriller series ''[[Quantico (TV series)|Quantico]]'', becoming the first South Asian to headline an American network drama series. Founding the production company [[Purple Pebble Pictures]] in 2015, she produced several films under it, including the [[Marathi cinema|Marathi]] films ''[[Ventilator (2016 film)|Ventilator]]'' (2016) and ''[[Paani (film)|Paani]]'' (2019), and the self-starring Hindi biopic ''[[The Sky Is Pink]]'' (2019). Chopra has also appeared in Hollywood films, such as [[Baywatch (film)|''Baywatch'']] (2017), ''[[Isn't It Romantic (2019 film)|Isn't It Romantic]]'' (2019), ''[[The White Tiger (2021 film)|The White Tiger]]'' (2021), and ''[[The Matrix Resurrections]]'' (2021), and starred in the action thriller series ''[[Citadel (TV series)|Citadel]]'' (2023).

Chopra ventured into music by releasing three singles and into writing with her memoir ''[[Unfinished (book)|Unfinished]]'' (2021), which reached [[The New York Times Best Seller list|''The New York Times'' Best Seller list]]. Her other ventures include tech investments, a haircare brand, a restaurant, and a homeware line. She promotes social causes such as environment and women's rights and is vocal about gender equality, the gender pay gap, and feminism. She has worked with [[UNICEF]] since 2006 and was appointed as the national and global [[UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador]] for child rights in 2010 and 2016, respectively. Her namesake foundation for health and education works towards providing support to underprivileged Indian children. Despite maintaining privacy, Chopra's off-screen life, including her marriage to American singer and actor [[Nick Jonas]], is the subject of substantial media coverage. The couple has one daughter. On [[Instagram]], Chopra is the [[List of most-followed Instagram accounts|most-followed Indian actor]].

== Early life ==
[[File:Priyanka Chopra Family.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|alt=Priyanka Chopra and her family are looking towards the camera.|Chopra with her parents and brother in 2012]]
Chopra was born on 18 July 1982 in [[Jamshedpur]], [[Bihar]] (present-day [[Jharkhand]]), to Ashok and Madhu Chopra, both physicians in the [[Indian Army]].<ref name=bday1>{{cite web |title=Birthday Special: 30 Facts About Priyanka Chopra |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-birthday-special-priyanka-chopra/20120718.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |date=18 July 2012 |access-date=18 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926075555/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-birthday-special-priyanka-chopra/20120718.htm |archive-date=26 September 2012}}</ref><ref name=bday2>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Birthday-blast-Priyanka-Chopra-s-Top-30-moments-in-showbiz/Article1-890611.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718055252/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Birthday-blast-Priyanka-Chopra-s-Top-30-moments-in-showbiz/Article1-890611.aspx |archive-date=18 July 2012 |title=Birthday blast: Priyanka Chopra's Top 30 moments in showbiz |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=17 July 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=3 September 2012}}</ref> Her father was a [[Punjabi Hindu]] from [[Ambala]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Hissing cousins: Parineeti Chopra vs Meera Chopra |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-hissing-cousins-parineeti-chopra-vs-meera-chopra-1971612 |author=KBR, Upala |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=2 September 2013 |access-date=14 September 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324083517/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-hissing-cousins-parineeti-chopra-vs-meera-chopra-1971612 |archive-date=24 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title="I'll get married six times" – Priyanka Chopra |url=http://www.filmfare.com/interviews/ill-get-married-six-times-priyanka-chopra-4412.html |work=[[Filmfare]] |date=17 October 2013 |access-date=27 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806083606/http://www.filmfare.com/interviews/ill-get-married-six-times-priyanka-chopra-4412.html |archive-date=6 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Priyanka-Chopra-missed-visiting-her-hometown-Ambala/articleshow/47502145.cms |title=Priyanka Chopra missed visiting her hometown Ambala |author=Batra, Ankur |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=1 June 2015 |access-date=27 June 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708160043/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Priyanka-Chopra-missed-visiting-her-hometown-Ambala/articleshow/47502145.cms |archive-date=8 July 2015}}</ref> Her mother is a [[Magahi culture|Bihari-Magahi Hindu]] from Jharkhand and is the eldest daughter of Dr. Manohar Kishan Akhouri, a former [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] veteran,<ref>{{cite web |title=Much ado about Adieu |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Much-ado-about-Adieu/2016/06/12/article3478145.ece |author=Chandran, Abhilash |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=12 June 2016 |access-date=27 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613134407/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Much-ado-about-Adieu/2016/06/12/article3478145.ece |archive-date=13 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/priyanka-chopra-harassed-by-unknown-man/143892-8-66.html |title=Priyanka Chopra harassed by unknown man |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]] |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]] |date=21 February 2011 |access-date=5 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204003258/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/priyanka-chopra-harassed-by-unknown-man/143892-8-66.html |archive-date=4 December 2013}}</ref> and Madhu Jyotsna Akhouri, a former member of [[Bihar Legislative Assembly]].

Chopra's maternal grandmother, Mrs. Akhouri, was a [[Malayalis|Malayali]] [[Jacobite Syrian Christian Church|Jacobite Syrian Christian]] originally named Mary John,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/born-christian-not-allowed-die-one-how-church-decided-priyankas-grandma-44672 |title=Born Christian, not allowed to die as one: How the Church decided for Priyanka's grandma |date=10 June 2016 |author=Anil, Chintha Mary |work=[[The News Minute]] |access-date=14 August 2020}}</ref> belonging to the [[Kavalappara]] family of [[Kumarakom]], [[Kottayam district]], [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/06/11/priyanka-chopra-syrian-ch_n_10413198.html |title=Kerala's Syrian Christian Orthodoxy Didn't Let Priyanka Chopra Fulfil Her Grandmother's Final Wish |author=Kumar, G. Pramod |work=[[HuffPost]] |date=11 June 2016 |access-date=14 August 2020}}<br />{{cite web |url=https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/report/priyanka-chopras-kerala-connection/20160609.htm |title=Priyanka Chopra's Kerala connection |author=George, Vijay |date=9 June 2016 |work=Rediff.com |access-date=14 August 2020}}<br />{{cite news |url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/kerala-church-refusal-to-inter-priyanka-chopras-grand-mother-raises-thorny-issues-2832228.html/amp |title=Kerala church refusal to inter Priyanka Chopra's grandmother raises thorny issues |author=Devasia, T. K. |website=[[Firstpost]] |date=13 June 2016 |access-date=14 August 2020}}<br />{{cite news |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-what-is-priyanka-chopra-s-kottayam-connection-1740013 |title=What is Priyanka Chopra's Kottayam connection? |author=Prabhakaran, Mahalakshmi |date=12 September 2012 |newspaper=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=14 August 2020}}<br />{{cite news |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/bollywood/priyanka-bids-farewell-to-her-grandmother-in-kerala |title=Priyanka Bids Farewell To Christian Grandmother |work=[[Khaleej Times]] |date=6 June 2016 |access-date=14 August 2020}}<br />{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Priyanka-Chopras-grandmas-wish-remains-unfulfilled/articleshow/52620747.cms |title=Priyanka Chopra's grandma's wish remains unfulfilled |author=Prakash, Asha |work=The Times of India |date=24 January 2017 |access-date=14 August 2020}}</ref> Chopra has a brother, Siddharth, who is seven years her junior.<ref>{{cite web |title=In pics: Meet Priyanka Chopra's family |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7417-14.html |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=11 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918053144/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7417-14.html |archive-date=18 September 2012}}</ref> [[Bollywood]] actresses [[Parineeti Chopra]], [[Meera Chopra]], and [[Mannara Chopra]] are her cousins.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-another-cousin-on-the-block/1/199130.html |title=Here's Priyanka Chopra's another cousin on the block! |work=[[India Today]] |date=5 June 2012 |access-date=3 February 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129011600/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-another-cousin-on-the-block/1/199130.html |archive-date=29 November 2014}}</ref>

Owing to Chopra's parents' professions as military physicians, the family was posted in a number of places in India, including [[Delhi]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Ambala]], [[Ladakh]], [[Lucknow]], [[Bareilly]], and [[Pune]].<ref name="inspire">{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra first single inspired by her life |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Priyanka-Chopra-first-single-inspired-by-her-life/Article1-925965.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908124028/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Priyanka-Chopra-first-single-inspired-by-her-life/Article1-925965.aspx |archive-date=8 September 2012 |work=Hindustan Times |author=Bakshi, Dibyojyoti |date=7 September 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=16 September 2012}}</ref> Among the schools she attended were [[La Martiniere Lucknow|La Martiniere Girls' School]] in Lucknow and St. Maria Goretti College in Bareilly.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2000/12/03/stories/14032181.htm |title=She eyed the crown since childhood |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=3 December 2000 |access-date=5 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090708113125/http://www.hindu.com/2000/12/03/stories/14032181.htm |archive-date=8 July 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://hindu.com/2000/12/02/stories/02020004.htm |title=Smalltown girl conquers world |date=2 December 2000 |access-date=5 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106022040/http://www.hindu.com/2000/12/02/stories/02020004.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=6 January 2009}}</ref><ref name="nst">{{cite news |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-126612847.html |title=Chopra's star quality |work=[[New Straits Times]] |author=Henry, Wilson |date=23 July 2006 |access-date=5 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509104517/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-126612847.html |archive-date=9 May 2013}}</ref>

In an interview published in ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'', Chopra said that she did not mind travelling regularly and changing schools; she welcomed it as a new experience and a way to discover India's multicultural society.<ref>{{cite news |title=Diwali is always a fun time: Priyanka Chopra |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/inner-spaces-diwali-is-always-a-fun-time-priyanka-chopra-1201128 |author=Guha, Aniruddha |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=25 October 2008 |access-date=2 February 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221033414/http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/inner-spaces-diwali-is-always-a-fun-time-priyanka-chopra-1201128 |archive-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> Among the many places that she lived, Chopra has fond memories as a child of playing in the valleys of [[Leh]], in the cold northwestern Indian desert region of [[Ladakh]]. She had said, "I think I was in Class 4 when I was in Leh. My brother was just born. My dad was in the army and was posted there. I stayed in Leh for a year, and my memories of that place are tremendous. We were all army kids there. We weren't living in houses, we were in bunkers in the valley and there was a [[stupa]] right on top of a hill which used to overlook our valley. We used to race up to the top of the stupa".<ref name="HT0810">{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/aug/130810-priyanka-chopra-cloudburst.htm |title=Cloudburst flattened the Leh of my memories: Priyanka Chopra |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=13 August 2010 |access-date=5 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101018165435/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/aug/130810-priyanka-chopra-cloudburst.htm |archive-date=18 October 2010}}</ref> She now considers [[Bareilly]] her home town, and maintains strong connections there.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka to be honoured at her home-town Bareilly |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1558555/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=12 September 2012 |access-date=27 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112144151/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1558555 |archive-date=12 November 2012}}</ref>

At 13, Chopra moved to the [[United States]] to study, living with her aunt, and attending schools in [[Newton, Massachusetts]], and [[Cedar Rapids, Iowa]], after a stop in [[Queens, New York]], as her aunt's family also moved frequently.<ref name=spin>{{cite news |title=From Bollywood to will.i.am: Priyanka Chopra's Big Shot |url=https://www.spin.com/2012/10/priyanka-chopra-actress-singer-album-william/ |work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |author=Pandya, Sameer |date=12 October 2012 |access-date=4 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015181200/https://www.spin.com/2012/10/priyanka-chopra-actress-singer-album-william/ |archive-date=15 October 2012}}</ref><ref name=cage>{{cite news |title=When Priyanka Chopra slept in a 'cage' |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_when-priyanka-chopra-slept-in-a-cage_1285654 |work=Daily News and Analysis |author=Toshniwal, Chaya |access-date=2 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831064612/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_when-priyanka-chopra-slept-in-a-cage_1285654 |archive-date=31 August 2009}}</ref> While in Massachusetts, she participated in several theatre productions, and studied Western classical music, and choral singing.<ref name=celluloid>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2001/12/14/stories/2001121400720200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207145033/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2001/12/14/stories/2001121400720200.htm |archive-date=7 December 2013 |title=From beauty pageant to celluloid |date=14 December 2001 |url-status=dead |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 September 2012}}</ref> During her teenage years in the United States, Chopra sometimes faced racial issues and was bullied for being Indian by an [[African-American]] classmate.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkZFJeHj_ac |title=Priyanka Chopra – The Anupam Kher Show Season 2 |date=2 August 2015 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2 November 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029211925/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkZFJeHj_ac |archive-date=29 October 2015}}</ref><ref name=ibtimes>{{cite news |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/382108/20120908/priyanka-chopra-bullied-high-school-being-browny.htm |title=I Was Bullied in High School for Being Browny: Priyanka Chopra |date=8 September 2012 |access-date=11 July 2013 |work=[[International Business Times]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103192544/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/382108/20120908/priyanka-chopra-bullied-high-school-being-browny.htm |archive-date=3 November 2012}}</ref> She has said, "I was a gawky kid, had low self-esteem, came from a modest middle-class background, had white marks on my legs. But I was damn hard working. Today, my legs sell 12 brands."<ref name=ibtimes /> After three years, Chopra returned to India, finishing the senior year of her high-school education at the [[Indian Army Public Schools|Army Public School]] in Bareilly.<ref name=spin /><ref name=cage /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.armyschoolbareilly.com/alumni.html |title=Army School Alumni |publisher=Army School Bareilly |access-date=4 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410033809/http://www.armyschoolbareilly.com/alumni.html |archive-date=10 April 2013}}</ref><ref name=NDTV-int>{{cite web |title=Your Call with Priyanka Chopra: Full Transcript |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/your-call-with-priyanka-chopra-full-transcript-268081 |author=Singh, Sonia |publisher=[[NDTV]] |date=17 September 2012 |access-date=31 March 2013 |archive-date=22 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522031443/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/your-call-with-priyanka-chopra-full-transcript-268081 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

During this period, Chopra won the local May Queen beauty pageant,<ref name=ti1>{{cite news |title=Granny brought up Priyanka |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20001202/main3.htm#3 |work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |date=1 December 2000 |access-date=2 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131121110907/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20001202/main3.htm |archive-date=21 November 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> after which she was pursued by admirers; her family equipped their home with bars for her protection.<ref name=cage /> Her mother entered her in the [[Femina Miss India]] contest of 2000;<ref name=MeetPC>{{cite web |url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2004/jul/29priyanka.htm |title=Meet Priyanka Chopra |work=Rediff.com |date=29 July 2004 |access-date=7 April 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721053714/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2004/jul/29priyanka.htm |archive-date=21 July 2009}}</ref> she finished second,{{efn|name=MissIndiaWorld|At the time, the first runner-up of [[Femina Miss India]] was given the title "[[Miss India World]]" and sent to the [[Miss World]] competition, whereas the winner was sent to [[Miss Universe]], and the second runner-up competed at [[Miss Asia Pacific International]].<ref name=winners /><ref>{{cite news |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/beauty-pageants/miss-india/miss-indias-who-won-international-pageants/articleshow/19088131.cms |title=Miss Indias who won International Pageants |work=The Times of India |access-date=12 February 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224100828/http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/beauty-pageants/miss-india/miss-indias-who-won-international-pageants/articleshow/19088131.cms |archive-date=24 February 2014}}</ref>}} winning the Femina [[Miss India World]] title.<ref name=fmi>{{cite news |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/Archives/International-Winners/articleshow/msid-5931192,curpg-2.cms |title=International Pageant Winners |work=The Times of India |access-date=15 March 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120410000257/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/Archives/International-Winners/articleshow/msid-5931192%2Ccurpg-2.cms |archive-date=10 April 2012}}</ref> Chopra next won the [[Miss World]] pageant, where she was crowned [[Miss World 2000]] and [[List of Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty winners|Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty{{mdash}}Asia & Oceania]] at the [[Millennium Dome]] in London on 30 November 2000.<ref name="winners">{{cite news |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/archives/1991-2000/articleshow/5022005.cms |title=Catch-Up with the Past Miss Indias 2000–1991 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=23 October 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329100350/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/archives/1991-2000/articleshow/5022005.cms |archive-date=29 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/nov/30world.htm |title=Priyanka Chopra is Miss World 2000 |work=Rediff.com |date=30 November 2000 |access-date=2 August 2006 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901214632/http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/nov/30world.htm |archive-date=1 September 2006}}</ref><ref name="V.V.K.Subburaj">{{cite book |author=Subburaj, V.V.K. |title=Sura's Year Book 2006 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Fz2WDD8sB0MC&pg=PA85 |publisher=Sura Books |isbn=978-8172541248 |page=85 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604002552/https://books.google.com/books?id=Fz2WDD8sB0MC&pg=PA85 |archive-date=4 June 2016}}</ref> Chopra was the fifth Indian contestant to win Miss World, and the fourth to do so within seven years.<ref name="winners" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra Miss World 2000 |url=http://hindu.com/2000/12/02/stories/01020004.htm |author=Suroor, Hasan |date=1 December 2000 |access-date=31 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130727131016/http://hindu.com/2000/12/02/stories/01020004.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=27 July 2013}}</ref> She had enrolled in college, but left after winning the Miss World pageant.<ref name="nst" /><ref name="ti1" /> Chopra said that the Miss India and Miss World titles brought her recognition, and she began receiving offers for film roles.<ref name="celluloid" /><ref name="RM">{{cite web |author=Masand |first=Rajeev |date=1 December 2011 |title=I don't see myself as 'sexy': Priyanka |url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/uncategorized/i-dont-see-myself-as-sexy-priyanka/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221070154/http://www.rajeevmasand.com/uncategorized/i-dont-see-myself-as-sexy-priyanka/ |archive-date=21 February 2014 |access-date=4 January 2013 |publisher=RajeevMasand.com}}</ref>  In 2001, the bridge of Chopra's nose collapsed during [[nasal surgery]] to remove a [[Polyp (medicine)|polyp]].  She fell into depression over her "completely different" appearance, but was satisfied with the results of corrective surgeries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Etienne |first=Vanessa |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Priyanka Chopra Jonas Was In a 'Deep Depression' After Botched Nose Surgery: 'Dark Phase' |url=https://people.com/health/priyanka-chopra-jonas-depression-after-botched-nose-surgery/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>

== Acting career ==
{{See also|List of Priyanka Chopra performances}}

=== Career beginnings and breakthrough (2002–2004) ===
[[File:Priyanka Chopra 2003.jpg|thumb|upright|Chopra at a celebration party of ''[[Andaaz]]'' in 2003]]
After winning Miss India World, Chopra was cast as the female lead in [[Abbas–Mustan]]'s romantic thriller ''[[Humraaz]]'' (2002), in which she was to make her film debut.<ref name=RM /> However, this fell through for various reasons: she stated the production conflicted with her schedule, while the producers said they recast because Chopra took on various other commitments.<ref>{{cite web |author=Lalwani, Vickey |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/jul/05abbas.htm |title=Humraaz will not go bust |work=Rediff.com |date=5 July 2002 |access-date=9 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508192837/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/jul/05abbas.htm |archive-date=8 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Aitraaz is going to fuel my sex-siren image!- Priyanka Chopra |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/bollywood/interview.php?id=13608154&cid=2398 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703173348/http://www.sify.com/movies/bollywood/interview.php?id=13608154&cid=2398 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 July 2017 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=26 June 2013}}</ref> Her screen debut occurred in the 2002 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] film ''[[Thamizhan]]'' as the love interest of the protagonist, played by [[Joseph Vijay|Vijay]]. A review published in ''[[The Hindu]]'' was appreciative of the film for its wit and dialogue; however it felt that Chopra's role was limited from an acting viewpoint.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=19 April 2002 |title=Thamizhan |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/04/19/stories/2002041900820203.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=19 March 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903210447/http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/04/19/stories/2002041900820203.htm |archive-date=3 September 2010}}</ref>

In 2003, Chopra made her [[Bollywood]] film debut as the second female lead opposite [[Sunny Deol]] and [[Preity Zinta]] in [[Anil Sharma (director)|Anil Sharma]]'s ''[[The Hero: Love Story of a Spy]]''.<ref name=bday2 /> Set against the backdrop of the Indian Army in Kashmir, the film tells the story of an [[Research and Analysis Wing|RAW]] agent's fight against terrorism. ''The Hero'' emerged as one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films that year, but received mixed reviews from critics.<ref name="Box Office 2003">{{cite web |title=Box Office 2003 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=209&catName=MjAwMw |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023141040/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=209&catName=MjAwMw |archive-date=23 October 2013 |website=[[Box Office India]] |access-date=26 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) |url=https://rottentomatoes.com/m/10002625-hero/ |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |date=9 April 2003 |access-date=18 October 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130623041417/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10002625-hero/ |archive-date=23 June 2013}}</ref> [[Derek Elley]] from ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' said that "mega-looker Chopra makes a solid screen debut."<ref>{{cite web |title=Review: 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy' |url=https://variety.com/2003/film/reviews/the-hero-love-story-of-a-spy-1200542160/ |author=Elley, Derek |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=16 April 2003 |access-date=14 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061004/http://variety.com/2003/film/reviews/the-hero-love-story-of-a-spy-1200542160/ |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> Later that year she appeared in [[Raj Kanwar]]'s box-office success ''[[Andaaz]]'' with [[Akshay Kumar]], sharing the female lead with debutante [[Lara Dutta]].<ref name="Box Office 2003" /> Chopra played a vivacious young woman who falls in love with Kumar's character. The ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' noted the glamour that she brought to the role;<ref name="bday2" /> Kunal Shah of [[Sify]] praised her performance and stated she had "all the qualities to be a star."<ref>{{cite web |author=Shah, Kunal |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/andaaz-old-story-fresh-faces-review-bollywood-13157317.html |title=Andaaz: Old story, fresh faces |website=[[Sify]] |date=23 May 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329142128/http://www.sify.com/movies/andaaz-old-story-fresh-faces-review-bollywood-13157317.html |archive-date=29 March 2014 |url-status=dead |access-date=19 March 2010}}</ref> Her performance earned her the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]] (along with Dutta) and a [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] nomination.<ref name="awards">{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/awards/10207/index.html |title=Priyanka Chopra: Awards & nominations |access-date=27 December 2012 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090424192038/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/awards/10207/index.html |archive-date=24 April 2009}}</ref>

Chopra's first three releases in 2004—''[[Plan (film)|Plan]]'', ''[[Kismat (2004 film)|Kismat]]'', and ''[[Asambhav]]''—performed poorly at the box office.<ref name=journey1>{{cite web |title=Exploring the box office journey of Priyanka Chopra: Part I |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/3579/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |author=Tuteja, Joginder |date=20 June 2012 |access-date=29 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622184047/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/3579 |archive-date=22 June 2012}}</ref> Chopra was typically cast during this earlier period as a "glamour quotient", in roles that were considered forgettable by film critic Joginder Tuteja.<ref name="journey1" /><ref name="peecee" /> Later that year she starred with [[Salman Khan]] and Akshay Kumar in [[David Dhawan]]'s romantic comedy ''[[Mujhse Shaadi Karogi]]'', which opened to commercial success and emerged the third-highest-grossing film of the year in India.<ref name=Lifetime />

In late 2004, she starred opposite Kumar and [[Kareena Kapoor]] in Abbas–Mustan's romantic thriller ''[[Aitraaz]]''.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Mehta |first1=Rini Bhattacharya |last2=Pandharipande |first2=Rajeshwari V. |title=Bollywood and Globalization: Indian Popular Cinema, Nation, and Diaspora |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kGIuatpm-8gC |year=2011 |publisher=Anthem Press |isbn=978-0-85728-782-3 |pages=67–71 |access-date=3 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101071521/http://books.google.com/books?id=kGIuatpm-8gC |archive-date=1 January 2014}}</ref> Chopra considers her first role as an antagonist, portraying Soniya Roy, an ambitious woman who accuses her employee of sexual harassment, as the "biggest learning experience of her career".<ref name=NDTV-int /> The film was a critical and commercial success, and Chopra's performance received critical acclaim.<ref name="peecee" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Box Office 2004 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010014505/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA |archive-date=10 October 2013 |website=Box Office India |access-date=26 October 2010}}</ref><ref name="oomph">{{cite news |title=Bollywood: An oomphilicious 2012! |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_bollywood-an-oomphilicious-2012_1632118 |author=Banerjee, Soumyadipta |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=1 January 2012 |access-date=5 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130124175627/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_bollywood-an-oomphilicious-2012_1632118 |archive-date=24 January 2013}}</ref> The ''Hindustan Times'' cited it as the film that changed her career significantly.<ref name="bday2" /> A reviewer writing for the ''[[BBC]]'' said, "''Aitraaz'' is Chopra's film. As the deliciously wicked, gold digging, scheming seductress, she chews up every scene she is in with her magnetic screen presence."<ref>{{cite web |author=Mamtora |first=Jay |title=Aitraaz Review |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/films/bollywood/2004/11/aitraaz_review_02.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140628101810/http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/films/bollywood/2004/11/aitraaz_review_02.shtml |archive-date=28 June 2014 |access-date=3 March 2013 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> She won a [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role]], becoming the second and final actress to win the award after [[Kajol]] (the category was discontinued in 2008).<ref name="bday2" /> Chopra also received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the [[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role]].<ref name="awards" />

=== Rise to prominence (2005–2006) ===
In 2005,  Chopra appeared in 6 films. Her first two releases, the action thrillers ''[[Blackmail (2005 film)|Blackmail]]'' and ''[[Karam (film)|Karam]]'', were critically and commercially unsuccessful.<ref name=BOI2005>{{cite web |title=Box Office 2005 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211&catName=MjAwNQ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115193133/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211&catName=MjAwNQ |archive-date=15 November 2013 |website=Box Office India |access-date=19 October 2010}}</ref> Shilpa Bharatan-Iyer of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' considered ''Blackmail'' to be a very predictable film and believed that her role as a police commissioner's wife was very limited from an acting point of view.<ref>{{cite web |author=Bharatan-Iyer, Shilpa |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/28bm.htm |title=Blackmail: Predictable, yet entertaining |work=Rediff.com |date=28 January 2005 |access-date=5 April 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143207/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/28bm.htm |archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref> Her performance in ''Karam'' was better received, Subhash K. Jha wrote that Chopra "with her poised interpretation of high drama, flies high creating a character whose vulnerability and beauty are endorsed by both the inner and outer worlds created for her character."<ref>{{cite web |title=Karam |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/karam-news--review-kkfv7giigjgsi.html |author=Jha, Subhash K. |website=[[Sify]] |date=14 March 2005 |access-date=14 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129132403/http://www.sify.com/movies/karam-news--review-kkfv7giigjgsi.html |archive-date=29 January 2016}}</ref>  Later that year Chopra played the wife of Akshay Kumar in [[Vipul Amrutlal Shah]]'s family drama ''[[Waqt: The Race Against Time]]'', the story of a small businessman (played by [[Amitabh Bachchan]]) who, hiding his illness, wants to teach his irresponsible son some lessons before he dies. During production, Chopra revisited Leh, a favourite childhood haunt, for the shooting of the song "Subah Hogi".<ref name="HT0810" /> She suffered an accident during the filming for the song "Do Me A Favour Let's Play Holi" when she electrocuted herself, spending a day recovering in hospital.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1970196041.html |title=Why don't we have Holi songs nowadays? |work=Hindustan Times |date=25 February 2010 |access-date=5 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509085339/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1970196041.html |archive-date=9 May 2013}}</ref> The film was well received by critics, and was a commercial success.<ref name=BOI2005 /><ref>{{cite web |title=Waqt – The Race Against Time |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/waqt-the-race-against-time-review-bollywood-pclvIObfbgccc.html |author=Adarsh, Taran |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=14 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129130859/http://www.sify.com/movies/waqt-the-race-against-time-review-bollywood-pclvIObfbgccc.html |archive-date=29 January 2016}}</ref>

[[File:Don premiere.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Chopra with co-star [[Shah Rukh Khan]] at the premiere of ''[[Don (2006 Hindi film)|Don]]'' (2006)|alt=Priyanka Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan]]
She next starred opposite [[Arjun Rampal]] in the romantic mystery thriller ''[[Yakeen (2005 film)|Yakeen]]'', portraying the role of a possessive lover. Critical reaction towards the film was mixed, but her performance received praise. [[Taran Adarsh]] wrote that Chopra "is bound to win laurels yet again [...] the actor is emerging as one of the finest talents in these fast-changing times".<ref>{{cite web |title=Yakeen Review |author=Adarsh, Taran |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/review/id/538457 |date=1 July 2005 |access-date=3 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114044838/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/review/id/538457 |archive-date=14 November 2012}}</ref> Her next release was [[Suneel Darshan]]'s romance ''[[Barsaat (2005 film)|Barsaat]]'', co-starring [[Bobby Deol]] and [[Bipasha Basu]]. The film was a critical and commercial failure in India, but fared better in the overseas market.<ref name=BOI2005 /><ref name="oe">{{cite web |title=Overseas Earnings |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=overseas_earners |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023142058/http://boxofficeindia.com/cpages.php?pageName=overseas_earners |archive-date=23 October 2013 |website=Box Office India |access-date=6 June 2013}}</ref> Chopra's performance received mixed reviews, with [[Bollywood Hungama]] describing it as "mechanical".<ref>{{cite web |author=Adarsh, Taran |title=Barsaat Review |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/538959 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=19 August 2005 |access-date=23 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130816153833/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/538959 |archive-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> However, Rediff.com considered Chopra to be an "epitome of calm intelligence, who underplayed her role to perfection".<ref>{{cite web |title=Barsaat is a washout |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/aug/19barsaat.htm |author=Mitra, Indrani Roy |work=Rediff.com |date=19 August 2005 |access-date=7 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427171154/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/aug/19barsaat.htm |archive-date=27 April 2013}}</ref> Later that year, [[Rohan Sippy]] cast her alongside [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Ritesh Deshmukh]] and [[Nana Patekar]] in the comedy ''[[Bluffmaster!]]''. Chopra played independent working woman Simran Saxena, Bachchan's love interest. The film proved to be a box-office success.<ref name=BOI2005 />

After starting 2006 with special appearances in three films, Chopra starred in [[Rakesh Roshan]]'s superhero film ''[[Krrish]]'' (a sequel to the 2003 science-fiction film ''[[Koi... Mil Gaya]]''). Co-starring with [[Hrithik Roshan]], [[Rekha]] and [[Naseeruddin Shah]], Chopra played a young television journalist who schemes to take advantage of an innocent young man with remarkable physical abilities, but eventually falls in love with him. The film was the second-highest-grossing film of the year in India and grossed over {{INRConvert|1.17|b|0}} worldwide attaining a [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] status.<ref name=boi06>{{cite web |title=Box Office 2006 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010014505/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA |archive-date=10 October 2013 |website=Box Office India |access-date=26 October 2010}}</ref> Her next film was [[Dharmesh Darshan]]'s romantic comedy ''[[Aap Ki Khatir (2006 film)|Aap Ki Khatir]]'', co-starring [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Ameesha Patel]] and [[Dino Morea]]. Neither the film nor Chopra's performance were well received.<ref name=journey2 /> Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com stated that Chopra's portrayal of Anu was "erratically sketched" and that her character was never consistent: "first flaky, then cool, and later, sensitive".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/25aap.htm |title=Watchable, Akshaye ki Khatir |work=Rediff.com |date=25 August 2006 |access-date=8 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130426073009/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/25aap.htm |archive-date=26 April 2013}}</ref>

Chopra's final release of 2006 was [[Farhan Akhtar]]'s action-thriller ''[[Don (2006 Hindi film)|Don]]'' (a remake of the [[Don (1978 film)|1978 film of the same name]]), with [[Shah Rukh Khan]]. Chopra portrayed [[Roma (Don character)|Roma]] (played by [[Zeenat Aman]] in the original film), who joins the underworld to avenge Don for killing her brother. Chopra received martial-arts training for her role in the movie, and performed her own stunts.<ref>{{cite news |title=Little film action for female stunt artistes |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-01/mumbai/29492819_1_stunts-film-industry-action-scenes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510085423/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-01/mumbai/29492819_1_stunts-film-industry-action-scenes |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 May 2013 |author=Dubey, Bharti |date=1 May 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=5 September 2012}}</ref> The film was declared a box-office success in India and overseas, with revenues of {{INRConvert|1.05|b|0}}.<ref name="Lifetime" /> Raja Sen of Rediff.com found Chopra to be film's "big surprise"; he believed that Chopra convincingly portrayed Roma, "looking every bit the competent woman of action" and wrote "This is an actress willing to push herself, and has definite potential for screen magic. Not to mention a great smile."<ref>{{cite web |title=SRK pays just tribute to Big B's Don |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/20don.htm |author=Sen, Raja |work=Rediff.com |date=20 October 2006 |access-date=13 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308101654/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/20don.htm |archive-date=8 March 2013}}</ref>

=== Setbacks and resurgence (2007–2008) ===
In 2007, Chopra had two leading roles. Her first film was [[Nikhil Advani]]'s ''[[Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love]]'', a romantic comedy-drama in six chapters with an [[ensemble cast]]. She was featured opposite Salman Khan in the first chapter as Kamini, an [[Item number|item girl]] and aspiring actress who tries to land the lead role in a [[Karan Johar]] film with a publicity gimmick.<ref>{{cite web |title=Box Office 2007 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214&catName=MjAwNw |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010031210/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214&catName=MjAwNw |archive-date=10 October 2013 |website=Box Office India |access-date=26 October 2010}}</ref> Film critic Sukanya Verma praised her flair for comedy, especially her impressions of [[Meena Kumari]], [[Nargis]] and [[Madhubala]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Salaam-E-Ishq: Stars shine in mediocre film |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/26salaam.htm |author=Verma, Sukanya |work=Rediff.com |date=26 January 2007 |access-date=7 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005091022/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/26salaam.htm |archive-date=5 October 2013}}</ref> Both ''Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love'' and her next film, ''[[Big Brother (2007 film)|Big Brother]]'', proved unsuccessful at the domestic box office.<ref name="journey2" />

[[File:Priyanka chopra at filmfare launch.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Chopra at the special ''Dostana'' ''Filmfare'' magazine cover launch in November 2008|alt=Priyanka Chopra in 2008]]
In 2008, Chopra starred opposite [[Harman Baweja]] in [[Harry Baweja|his father's]] ''[[Love Story 2050]]''. Chopra played a double role, so she colored her hair twice; once red to portray the girl from the future and then black for the girl of the past.<ref>{{cite web |title=Code Red |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080613/jsp/entertainment/story_9403163.jsp |author=Shah, Jigar |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=13 June 2008 |access-date=19 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407044500/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080613/jsp/entertainment/story_9403163.jsp |archive-date=7 April 2014}}</ref> Her performance was poorly received; [[Rajeev Masand]] was unimpressed with Chopra's chemistry with her co-star, remarking that her character "fails to inspire either affection or sympathy".<ref>{{cite web |title=Masand's Verdict: Love Story 2050 |author=Masand, Rajeev |publisher=CNN-IBN |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/love-story-2050-partpredictable-partgobbledygook/68318-8.html |date=5 July 2008 |access-date=18 March 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114045139/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/love-story-2050-partpredictable-partgobbledygook/68318-8.html |archive-date=14 November 2012}}</ref> She next appeared in the comedy ''[[God Tussi Great Ho]]'', portraying a TV anchor opposite Salman Khan, [[Sohail Khan]] and Amitabh Bachchan.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kazmi |first=Nikhat |title=God Tussi Great Ho&nbsp;– Critic's Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/god-tussi-great-ho/movie-review/3369194.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=8 June 2013 |date=15 August 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104230908/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/God-Tussi-Great-Ho/movie-review/3369194.cms |archive-date=4 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |title=God Tussi Great Ho: Movie Review |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/12549/index.html |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=8 June 2013 |date=15 August 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110901155549/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/12549/index.html |archive-date=1 September 2011}}</ref> Chopra next starred as a kindergarten teacher in ''[[Chamku (film)|Chamku]]'' opposite [[Bobby Deol]] and [[Irrfan Khan]], and played the role of Sonia in [[Goldie Behl]]'s fantasy superhero film ''[[Drona (2008 film)|Drona]]'' opposite Abhishek Bachchan and [[Jaya Bachchan]]. ''Drona'', widely criticized for its extensive use of special effects, marked Chopra's sixth film in succession which had failed at both the box-office and critically, although Sukanya Verma of ''Rediff.com'' stated that Chopra displayed convincing action heroine skills.<ref name=journey2>{{cite web |title=Exploring the box office journey of Priyanka Chopra: Part 2 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3592/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |author=Tuteja, Joginder |date=21 June 2012 |access-date=29 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627211909/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/3592 |archive-date=27 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Drona falls short |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/oct/02drona.htm |author=Verma, Sukanya |work=Rediff.com |date=2 October 2008 |access-date=7 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130214081716/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/oct/02drona.htm |archive-date=14 February 2013}}</ref> Critics generally perceived at this time that her career was over.<ref name="journey2" />

The string of poorly received films ended when Chopra starred in [[Madhur Bhandarkar]]'s ''[[Fashion (2008 film)|Fashion]]'', a drama about the Indian fashion industry which followed the lives and careers of several fashion models. She portrayed the ambitious supermodel Meghna Mathur, a role which she initially thought was out of her depth, but after six months' consideration she accepted the role, inspired by Bhandarkar's confidence in her.<ref name="midday">{{cite web |title=Style watch: Priyanka wears 137 outfits in Fashion |url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2008/oct/301008fashionpriyankachopra.htm |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=30 October 2008 |access-date=13 March 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906051257/http://www.mid-day.com/news/2008/oct/301008fashionpriyankachopra.htm |archive-date=6 September 2013}}</ref> For the role, Chopra had to gain {{convert|6|kg}} and steadily shed the weight during the production as the character progressed in the film. Both the film and her performance received critical acclaim, proving to be a major turning point in her career.<ref name="peecee">{{cite news |title=Over The Years: Priyanka Chopra |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/OVER-THE-YEARS-From-Priyanka-to-Pee-Cee/Article1-929947.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916062219/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/OVER-THE-YEARS-From-Priyanka-to-Pee-Cee/Article1-929947.aspx |archive-date=16 September 2012 |work=Hindustan Times |author=Marwah, Navdeep Kaur |date=14 September 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=4 December 2012}}</ref> Rajeev Masand felt that she "turns in a respectable performance, one that will inevitably go down as her best."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-fashion-no-real-expose/77189-8.html |title=Masand's Verdict: Fashion, no real expose |author=Masand, Rajeev |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=1 November 2008 |access-date=30 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105144419/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-fashion-no-real-expose/77189-8.html |archive-date=5 November 2012}}</ref> For her performance, she won several awards, including the [[National Film Award for Best Actress]], the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]], the [[IIFA Award for Best Actress]], the [[Screen Award for Best Actress]], and the [[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role]].<ref name="awards" /><ref name=nat>{{cite news |title=National Film Awards: Priyanka gets best actress, 'Antaheen' awarded best film |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-01-23/india/28125140_1_national-film-awards-hindi-film-film-on-social-issues |date=23 January 2010 |access-date=23 January 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120525233836/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-01-23/india/28125140_1_national-film-awards-hindi-film-film-on-social-issues |work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=25 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=4th Apsara Awards |url=http://www.apsaraawards.org/4th_apsara_awards_winners.html |publisher=[[Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award|Apsara Awards]] |access-date=3 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014184854/http://apsaraawards.org/4th_apsara_awards_winners.html |archive-date=14 October 2013}}</ref>  With a worldwide revenue of {{INRConvert|600|m|0}}, ''Fashion'' emerged as a commercial success, and was listed by Subhash K. Jha as one of the best films of the decade with women protagonists.<ref>{{cite web |title=December gives some respite with 2 hits |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/december-gives-some-respite-with-2-hits/404989/ |work=The Indian Express |date=31 December 2008 |access-date=18 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205062424/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/december-gives-some-respite-with-2-hits/404989/ |archive-date=5 February 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Jha |first=Subhash K. |title=10 best woman-oriented films of the past decade |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6258 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=9 March 2014 |date=8 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309213949/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6258 |archive-date=9 March 2014}}</ref> It was noted for being commercially successful despite being a [[Woman's film|women-centric]] film with no male lead.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bollywood on heroine overdrive |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/article273600.ece?service=print |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |work=The Indian Express |date=24 May 2010 |access-date=2 August 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004050808/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/article273600.ece?service=print |archive-date=4 October 2015}}</ref> Chopra said in 2012: "I think actually ''Fashion'' kick started&nbsp;... the process of female dominated films. Today you have so many other films which have done well with female leads."<ref name=NDTV-int />

Chopra's final film of the year was [[Tarun Mansukhani]]'s romantic comedy ''[[Dostana (2008 film)|Dostana]]'', with Abhishek Bachchan and [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]]. Set in Miami, the film tells the story of a friendship between her character and two men who pretend to be gay to share an apartment with her. Chopra played a stylish young fashion-magazine editor Neha Melwani, who is trying to deal with professional pressures in her life. Produced by [[Dharma Productions]], the film was a financial success with worldwide revenues of over {{INRConvert|860|m|0}}.<ref name=Lifetime>{{cite web |title=Lifetime Worldwide |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=312&catName=TGlmZXRpbWU= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015223626/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=312&catName=TGlmZXRpbWU%3D |archive-date=15 October 2013 |website=Box Office India |access-date=26 October 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Chopra's performance and look in the film were praised.<ref name="journey3" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Dostana: Movie Review |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-11-14/news/28439297_1_abhishek-bachchan-dostana-yash-johar |author=Malani, Gaurav |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=14 November 2008 |access-date=14 December 2012}}</ref> For her performances in both ''Fashion'' and ''Dostana'', she jointly won the [[Stardust Award for Actor of the Year – Female]].<ref name="awards" />

=== Experiment with unconventional roles (2009–2011) ===
In 2009, Chopra played a feisty [[Marathi people|Marathi]] woman named Sweety in [[Vishal Bhardwaj]]'s [[Caper story|caper]] thriller ''[[Kaminey]]'' (co-starring [[Shahid Kapoor]]), about twin brothers and the journey in their life linked with the underworld. The film received critical acclaim and became successful at the box-office with the worldwide gross earnings of {{INRConvert|710|m|0}}.<ref name=Lifetime /><ref name="journey3">{{cite web |title=Exploring the box office journey of Priyanka Chopra&nbsp;– Part 3 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/3604/ |author=Tuteja, Joginder |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=12 August 2010 |access-date=28 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629234943/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/3604 |archive-date=29 June 2012}}</ref> [[Nikhat Kazmi]] of ''The Times of India'' thought that Chopra's role completely reinvented her, and Rajeev Masand wrote: "Springing a delightful surprise in a smaller part is [Chopra], who sprinkles her lines with a smattering of fluent Marathi and emerges one of the film's most lovable characters."<ref>{{cite web |title=Kaminey Review |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-08-14/bangalore/28200631_1_kaminey-charlie-priyanka-chopra |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024215802/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-08-14/bangalore/28200631_1_kaminey-charlie-priyanka-chopra |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 October 2012 |author=Kazmi, Nikhat |date=14 August 2009 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=14 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Masand's movie review: Kaminey |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-movie-review-kaminey-is-imaginative/99242-8-p0.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090822231228/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-movie-review-kaminey-is-imaginative/99242-8-p0.html |archive-date=22 August 2009 |author=Masand, Rajeev |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=15 August 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=14 June 2013}}</ref> Raja Sen of ''Rediff.com'' named Chopra's performance as the best by an actress that year.<ref name="rediffbest2009">{{cite web |title=Bollywood's best actresses, 2009 |url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/dec/31/slide-show-1-best-actresses-of-2009.htm |work=Rediff.com |date=31 December 2009 |access-date=29 November 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113132342/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/dec/31/slide-show-1-best-actresses-of-2009.htm |archive-date=13 November 2012}}</ref> Her role earned her several awards and nominations, including a second consecutive Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role after ''Fashion'' and Best Actress nominations at the [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare]], [[Screen Awards|Screen]] and [[IIFA Awards|IIFA]] awards.<ref>{{cite web |title=5th Apsara Awards |url=http://www.apsaraawards.org/5th_apsara_awards_winners.html |publisher=Apsara Awards |access-date=3 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110204834/http://apsaraawards.org/5th_apsara_awards_winners.html |archive-date=10 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/awards/filmfare-awards/Best-Actress-for-Kaminey/articleshow/5499483.cms |title=55th Filmfare nominations for Best Actress |work=The Times of India |date=25 January 2010 |access-date=17 October 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510093316/http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/awards/filmfare-awards/Best-Actress-for-Kaminey/articleshow/5499483.cms |archive-date=10 May 2013}}</ref>

[[File:Priyanka Chopra Promoting 7 khoon Maaf.jpg|thumb|upright|Chopra at the soundtrack release of ''[[7 Khoon Maaf]]'' (2011)|alt=Priyanka Chopra in a light pink dress smiling towards the camera at a press event]]
Chopra subsequently appeared in [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]'s romantic comedy ''[[What's Your Raashee?]]'', based on the novel ''Kimball Ravenswood'' by [[Madhu Rye]]. The film depicts the story of a US-based Gujrati [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|NRI]] in search of his soulmate among 12 girls (all played by Chopra) associated with the 12 [[zodiac]] signs. She received a nomination for the [[Screen Award for Best Actress]] for her performance in the film.<ref name=screenBA2009>{{cite web |title=Nominations for Nokia 16th Annual Star Screen Awards 2009 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/599/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=31 December 2009 |access-date=29 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116065844/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/599/ |archive-date=16 January 2014}}</ref> She was considered for inclusion in the ''[[Guinness World Records]]'' book for being the first film actress to portray 12 distinct characters in one film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra may find a place in Guinness Book |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-09-07/news/28443127_1_priyanka-chopra-guinness-book-actress |work=The Economic Times |date=7 September 2009 |access-date=2 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170513155349/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-may-find-a-place-in-guinness-book/articleshow/4983080.cms?intenttarget=no |archive-date=13 May 2017}}</ref> Chopra's heavy workload{{mdash}}filming for several productions, travelling for endorsements and performing at live shows (including the Miss India pageant){{mdash}}took its toll; she fainted during filming, and was admitted to hospital.<ref>{{cite news |author=Shah, Kunal M |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-13/news-interviews/28026084_1_priyanka-first-priyanka-chopra-s-homepage-acute-stomach-infection |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510065741/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-13/news-interviews/28026084_1_priyanka-first-priyanka-chopra-s-homepage-acute-stomach-infection |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 May 2013 |title=Overworked Priyanka in hospital! |date=13 April 2009 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 November 2012}}</ref> In 2010, Chopra starred with [[Uday Chopra]] in [[Jugal Hansraj]]'s romantic comedy ''[[Pyaar Impossible!]]'' as Alisha, a popular college girl (and later a working mother) who falls in love with a socially inept man. Later that year, she starred with [[Ranbir Kapoor]] in [[Siddharth Anand]]'s romantic comedy-drama ''[[Anjaana Anjaani]]''. Set in New York and Las Vegas, the film follows the story of two suicidal strangers who fall in love with each other. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success at the box office.<ref name="all-India2010">{{cite web |title=All India 2010 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=366&catName=MjAxMA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209083536/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=366&catName=MjAxMA |archive-date=9 December 2013 |website=Box Office India |access-date=25 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Anjaana Anjaani&nbsp;– Movie review |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/oct/011010-Anjaana-Anjaani-Movie-review.htm |author=Tanwar, Sarita |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=1 October 2010 |access-date=14 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101130538/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/oct/011010-Anjaana-Anjaani-Movie-review.htm |archive-date=1 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Anjaana Anjaani |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/review-anjaana-anjaani-552 |author=Chopra, Anupama |publisher=NDTV |date=1 October 2010 |access-date=14 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510213456/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/review-anjaana-anjaani-552 |archive-date=10 May 2013}}</ref>

She starred as a [[femme fatale]] in her first film of 2011, Vishal Bhardwaj's black comedy ''[[7 Khoon Maaf]]''. Based on the short story ''Susanna's Seven Husbands'' by [[Ruskin Bond]], ''7 Khoon Maaf'' centers on Chopra's Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes, an [[Anglo-Indian]] woman who murders her husbands in an unending quest for love. The film and her performance received acclaim from critics. Nikhat Kazmi labelled the film "a milestone in Chopra's career graph", complimenting her "exquisite command over a complex character that is definitely a first in Indian cinema".<ref>{{cite news |author=Kazmi, Nikhat |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/7-khoon-maaf/movie-review/7516327.cms |title=7 Khoon Maaf |work=The Times of India |date=17 February 2011 |access-date=24 February 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121105953/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/7-Khoon-Maaf/movie-review/7516327.cms |archive-date=21 January 2012}}</ref> Rachel Saltz of ''[[New York Times]]'' felt that Susanna was more conceit than a character and that Chopra "though charming as always, can't make her cohere".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/19/movies/19seven.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110226234413/http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/19/movies/19seven.html |archive-date=26 February 2011 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=A Black Widow Tale |last=Saltz |first=Rachel |work=The New York Times |date=18 February 2011 |access-date=20 April 2020}}</ref> Chopra's performance earned her the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics)]] and a nomination for the Filmfare Award, IIFA Award, Producers Guild Film Award, and Screen Award for Best Actress.<ref name="newawards">{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra: Awards & nominations |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/awards/id/5396 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=31 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130124175508/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/awards/id/5396 |archive-date=24 January 2013}}</ref>

Chopra's final release of the year saw her reprising her role as Roma in the second installment of the ''[[Don (franchise)|Don]]'' franchise, ''[[Don 2]]''. Although the film received mixed reviews,<ref>{{cite web |title=Critic Reviews for Don 2 |url=https://metacritic.com/movie/don-2/critic-reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=4 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140425121456/http://www.metacritic.com/movie/don-2/critic-reviews |archive-date=25 April 2014}}</ref> Chopra's performance earned positive feedback from critics. According to ''[[The Express Tribune]]'', "Chopra&nbsp;... seems to be the perfect choice for an action heroine. As you watch her effortlessly beat up some thugs in the movie, you come to the realization that she may be the first proper female action hero in Bollywood."<ref>{{cite news |title=Film review: Don 2&nbsp;– making a killing |author=Mahmood, Rafay |work=[[The Express Tribune]] |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/316484/film-review-don-2-making-a-killing/ |date=9 January 2012 |access-date=3 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413125723/http://tribune.com.pk/story/316484/film-review-don-2-making-a-killing/ |archive-date=13 April 2012}}</ref> ''Don 2'' was a major success in India and overseas, earning over {{INRConvert|2.06|b|0}} worldwide.<ref name="gross" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Top Overseas Grossers 2011: Don 2 Tops Followed By Ra.One |website=Box Office India |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3886&nCat= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018151802/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3886&nCat= |archive-date=18 October 2012 |date=4 January 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref>

=== Further success (2012–2014) ===
Chopra's first film of 2012 was [[Karan Malhotra]]'s action drama ''[[Agneepath (2012 film)|Agneepath]]'', in which she starred with Hrithik Roshan, [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Rishi Kapoor]]. Produced by Karan Johar, the film is a remake of his father's 1990 production of the [[Agneepath (1990 film)|same name]]. In one of several accidents to happen during production, Chopra's ''[[lehenga]]'' (a traditional skirt) caught fire while filming a sequence for an elaborate [[Ganesh Chaturthi|Ganpati festival]] song.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-barfee-anurag-basu-ranbir-kapoor/1/137761.html |title=Playing mentally challenged in ''Barfee'' toughest: Priyanka Chopra |work=India Today |date=11 May 2011 |access-date=27 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922130911/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-barfee-anurag-basu-ranbir-kapoor/1/137761.html |archive-date=22 September 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She featured as Kaali Gawde, Roshan's loquacious love interest in the film. [[Mayank Shekhar]] noted how much Chopra stood out in the male-dominated film.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Mayank-Shekhar-s-review-Agneepath/Article1-802542.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127222630/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Mayank-Shekhar-s-review-Agneepath/Article1-802542.aspx |archive-date=27 January 2012 |title=Mayank Shekhar's review: Agneepath |author=Shekhar, Mayank |work=Hindustan Times |date=26 January 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=10 September 2012}}</ref> ''Agneepath'' broke Bollywood's highest [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films#Opening day nett gross|opening-day earnings]] record, and had a worldwide gross of {{INRConvert|1.93|b|0}}.<ref name="gross">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4378&nCat= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509154836/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4378&nCat= |archive-date=9 May 2012 |title=Top Worldwide Grossers |website=Box Office India |date=7 May 2012 |access-date=7 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4006&nCat= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204172910/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4006&nCat= |archive-date=4 December 2013 |title=Top Opening Days All Time |website=Box Office India |date=6 February 2012 |access-date=10 January 2013}}</ref> Chopra next co-starred with Shahid Kapoor in [[Kunal Kohli]]'s romance, ''[[Teri Meri Kahaani (film)|Teri Meri Kahaani]]''. The film relates the stories of three unconnected couples (each played by Kapoor and Chopra), born in different eras.<ref>{{cite web |author=Chopra, Sonia |title=Teri Meri Kahaani review: A fun and hearty flick! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/teri-meri-kahaani-review-a-fun-and-hearty-flick-review-bollywood-15001477.html |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=25 June 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510154925/http://www.sify.com/movies/teri-meri-kahaani-review-a-fun-and-hearty-flick-review-bollywood-15001477.html |archive-date=10 May 2013}}</ref>

[[File:Priyanka Chopra at the launch of 'Barfi!' promo 12.jpg|thumb|upright|left|alt=A photograph of Priyanka Chopra looking away from the camera|Chopra at a promotional event for ''[[Barfi!]]'' in 2012]]
[[Anurag Basu]]'s ''[[Barfi!]]'', with Ranbir Kapoor and [[Ileana D'Cruz]], was her final appearance of 2012. Set in the 1970s, the film tells the story of three people, two of whom are physically disabled. Chopra played Jhilmil Chatterjee, an autistic woman who falls in love with a deaf, mute man (Kapoor). Director [[Rituparno Ghosh]] considered it a "very, very brave" role to accept given how demanding it is for an actor to convincingly portray a woman with autism.<ref name="7D0912">{{Cite news |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-302539101.html |title=Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra get rave reviews for 'Barfi!' |work=7 Days |location=Dubai, United Arab Emirates |date=17 September 2012 |access-date=5 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509110321/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-302539101.html |archive-date=9 May 2013}}</ref> To prepare for the role, Chopra visited several mental institutions and spent time with autistic people.<ref>{{cite news |title=What is Priyanka Chopra's Kottayam connection? |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview_what-is-priyanka-chopras-kottayam-connection_1740013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025091259/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview_what-is-priyanka-chopras-kottayam-connection_1740013 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |work=Daily News and Analysis |author=Prabhakaran, Mahalakshmi |date=12 September 2012 |access-date=15 September 2012}}</ref> The film received critical acclaim<ref name="7D0912" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Critics Verdict: Ranbir Kapoor's Barfi! is a must-watch |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/CRITICS-VERDICT-Ranbir-Kapoor-s-Barfi-is-a-must-watch/Article1-929208.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913235654/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/CRITICS-VERDICT-Ranbir-Kapoor-s-Barfi-is-a-must-watch/Article1-929208.aspx |archive-date=13 September 2012 |work=Hindustan Times |date=13 September 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=14 February 2013}}</ref> and was a major commercial success, earning {{INRConvert|1.75|b|0}} worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Ten Worldwide Grossers 2012 |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602044123/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat= |archive-date=2 June 2013 |website=Box Office India |date=17 January 2013 |access-date=18 January 2013}}</ref> Rachit Gupta of ''[[Filmfare]]'' found Chopra to be the film's "surprise package" and found her performance to be "the best representation of [autism] on Indian celluloid".<ref>{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Rachit |title=Movie Review: Barfi! |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-barfi-1257.html |work=Filmfare |date=13 September 2012 |access-date=31 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171128213556/https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-barfi-1257.html |archive-date=28 November 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Pratim D. Gupta]] of ''[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]'' highly praised Kapoor and Chopra, although he found her to be a "tad showy" in her part.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mouthful of Barfi! |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120915/jsp/entertainment/story_15977252.jsp |author=Gupta, Pratim D. |work=The Telegraph |date=15 September 2012 |access-date=14 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002121835/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120915/jsp/entertainment/story_15977252.jsp |archive-date=2 October 2013}}</ref> Chopra received Best Actress nominations at the Filmfare, Screen, IIFA and Producers Guild Film Awards.<ref name="newawards" /> The film was chosen as [[List of Indian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film|India's entry]] for the [[85th Academy Awards]].<ref>{{cite news |title='Barfi!' to represent India at Oscars |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-23/news-interviews/34040221_1_rajmouli-s-eega-official-entry-anhey-ghorhey-da-daan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007075519/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-23/news-interviews/34040221_1_rajmouli-s-eega-official-entry-anhey-ghorhey-da-daan |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 October 2012 |author=Dubey, Bharti |date=22 September 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=23 September 2012}}</ref> ''Agneepath'' and ''Barfi!'' ranked among [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films|the highest grossing Bollywood films]] to that point.<ref name="gross" />

In 2013, she lent her voice to the character of Ishaani, the reigning Pan-Asian champion from India and the love interest of the main protagonist in the [[Disneytoon Studios]] film ''[[Planes (film)|Planes]]'', a spinoff of [[Pixar]]'s [[Cars (franchise)|''Cars'' franchise]]. Chopra, a fan of [[Disney films]], had fun voicing the character saying "The closest I could come to being a [[Disney princess]], I think, was Ishaani".<ref>{{cite news |title=PRIYANKA CHOPRA'S PROPELLER! |newspaper=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopras-propeller/cid/267745 |url-status=live |access-date=4 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925081143/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130821/jsp/t2/story_17252170.jsp |archive-date=25 September 2013}}</ref> The film was a commercial success, grossing approximately US$240&nbsp;million worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=Planes.htm |title=Planes (2013) |website=[[Box Office Mojo]] |access-date=3 September 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130831015746/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=planes.htm |archive-date=31 August 2013}}</ref> She played an NRI girl in the [[Apoorva Lakhia]]'s bilingual action drama ''[[Zanjeer (2013 film)|Zanjeer]]'' (''Thoofan'' in Telugu), a remake of the 1973 Hindi [[Zanjeer (1973 film)|film of the same name]], which met with poor reactions from critics and was unsuccessful at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |title=Critics' verdict: Zanjeer high on performances, low on content |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Critics-verdict-Zanjeer-fails-to-impress/Article1-1118220.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130909080042/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Critics-verdict-Zanjeer-fails-to-impress/Article1-1118220.aspx |archive-date=9 September 2013 |author=Kaushal, Sweta |work=Hindustan Times |date=6 September 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=10 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=From 'Himmatwala' to 'Zanjeer': Top 10 Worst Bollywood Films of 2013 |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/from-himmatwala-to-zanjeer-top-10-worst-bollywood-films-of-2013-528974 |author=Mehta, Ankita |work=International Business Times |date=10 December 2013 |access-date=15 May 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914025311/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/from-himmatwala-to-zanjeer-top-10-worst-bollywood-films-of-2013-528974 |archive-date=14 September 2015}}</ref> Chopra next reprised her role of Priya in Rakesh Roshan's ''[[Krrish 3]]''{{mdash}}a sequel to the 2006 superhero film ''Krrish''{{mdash}}with Hrithik Roshan, [[Vivek Oberoi]] and [[Kangana Ranaut]]. Critics felt that Chopra had very little to do in the film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Movie review: Krrish 3 entertains, but lacks originality |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/movie-review-krrish-3-entertains-but-lacks-originality/story-IXdtmKJEbxrDuC2edbHMAK.html |last=Uniyal |first=Parmita |work=Hindustan Times |date=1 November 2013 |access-date=21 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510113057/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/movie-review-krrish-3-entertains-but-lacks-originality/story-IXdtmKJEbxrDuC2edbHMAK.html |archive-date=10 May 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> Saibal Chatterjee of [[NDTV]] writing that she "is saddled with a sketchily written role and is reduced to the status of a hanger-on waiting for things to unfold".<ref>{{cite news |title=Krrish 3 movie review |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/krrish-3-movie-review-891 |author=Chatterjee, Saibal |publisher=NDTV |date=7 March 2014 |access-date=11 July 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225060005/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/krrish-3-movie-review-891 |archive-date=25 December 2017}}</ref> The feature became a box-office success, earning over {{INRConvert|3|b|0}} worldwide, to become Chopra's biggest commercial success to that point and her fourth major hit in two years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Worldwide Grossers 2013 |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6308&nCat= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104212753/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=6308&nCat= |archive-date=4 January 2014 |date=12 December 2013 |website=Box Office India |access-date=14 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Put your hands together for the Rs 500 crore heroine |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/put-your-hands-together-for-the-rs-500-crore-heroine_146578.html |publisher=Zee News |date=20 November 2013 |access-date=16 December 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216065736/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/put-your-hands-together-for-the-rs-500-crore-heroine_146578.html |archive-date=16 December 2013}}</ref> She danced a contemporary [[mujra]] in the song "[[Ram Chahe Leela]]" for [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]'s ''[[Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela]].''<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranveer ate every two hours to get 'Ram-Leela' look |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-13/news-interviews/44028411_1_ranveer-singh-tattad-tattad-ram-leela |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131116095340/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-11-13/news-interviews/44028411_1_ranveer-singh-tattad-tattad-ram-leela |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 November 2013 |author=Kotwani, Hiren |date=13 November 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 November 2013}}</ref>

In 2014, Chopra played the lead female role in [[Yash Raj Films]]'s romantic action drama ''[[Gunday]]'' directed by [[Ali Abbas Zafar]], alongside [[Ranveer Singh]], [[Arjun Kapoor]] and [[Irrfan Khan]]. She portrayed Nandita, a [[cabaret]] dancer in Calcutta. Set in the 1970s, the film tells the story of two best friends who fall in love with Nandita. ''Gunday'' proved to be a box-office success, grossing over {{INRConvert|1|b|0}} worldwide.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/540092/20140223/gunday-box-office-collection-100-crore-ranveer.htm |title='Gunday' Box Office Collection: Ranveer-Arjun Starrer Grosses 100 Crore Worldwide |author=Seshagiri, Sangeetha |work=International Business Times |date=23 February 2014 |access-date=25 February 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223153527/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/540092/20140223/gunday-box-office-collection-100-crore-ranveer.htm |archive-date=23 February 2014}}</ref> Chopra next starred as the title character in ''[[Mary Kom (film)|Mary Kom]]'', a biographical film of the five time [[World Amateur Boxing Championships|world boxing champion]] and Olympic bronze medalist [[Mary Kom]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Mary Kom wrapped up |url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/bollywood/mary-kom-wrapped-up-1.1333535 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525195124/http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/bollywood/mary-kom-wrapped-up-1.1333535 |archive-date=25 May 2014 |access-date=24 May 2014 |newspaper=Gulf News |date=16 May 2014}}</ref> To prepare for the role, she spent time with Kom and received four months of boxing training.<ref name=kom>{{cite news |series=Mumbai Mirror |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-28/news-interviews/35387423_1_priyanka-chopra-mary-kom-olympic-medallist |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510085904/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-28/news-interviews/35387423_1_priyanka-chopra-mary-kom-olympic-medallist |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 May 2013 |title=Priyanka Chopra to live like Mary Kom |date=28 November 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 November 2012}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[2014 Toronto International Film Festival]], received positive reviews from critics, and her performance received critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-priyanka-chopra-s-mary-kom-biopic-receives-good-response-2018385 |title=Priyanka Chopra's 'Mary Kom' biopic receives good response |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=13 September 2014 |access-date=6 September 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913124531/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-priyanka-chopra-s-mary-kom-biopic-receives-good-response-2018385 |archive-date=13 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Gerster |first=Jane |url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/tiff/2014/09/04/priyanka_chopra_channeled_her_grief_into_making_mary_kom.html |title=Priyanka Chopra channeled her grief into making Mary Kom |work=The Star |date=4 September 2014 |access-date=6 September 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906143927/http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/tiff/2014/09/04/priyanka_chopra_channeled_her_grief_into_making_mary_kom.html |archive-date=6 September 2014}}</ref> [[Sudhish Kamath]] from ''[[The Hindu]]'' criticized the film's screenplay but praised Chopra's "knockout" performance, writing "The spirited actress rises above the material and makes us invest in her and does full justice to the spirit" of the boxer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mary Kom: About the heroine, not the boxer |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/mary-kom-about-the-heroine-not-the-boxer/article6382926.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406114723/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/mary-kom-about-the-heroine-not-the-boxer/article6382926.ece |archive-date=6 April 2017 |work=The Hindu |author=Kamath, Sudhish |date=5 September 2014 |access-date=1 November 2014}}</ref> The [[Indo-Asian News Service]] review noted the actress for expressing every shade of the character with "a pitch-perfect bravado".<ref>{{cite news |title='Mary Kom', a motivational masterpiece (IANS Movie Review&nbsp;— Rating: *****) |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/mary-kom-a-motivational-masterpiece-ians-movie-review-rating-114090300463_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905214240/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/mary-kom-a-motivational-masterpiece-ians-movie-review-rating-114090300463_1.html |archive-date=5 September 2014 |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |work=Business Standard |date=3 September 2014 |access-date=3 August 2015}}</ref> ''Mary Kom'' emerged as a commercial success, with revenues of {{INRConvert|1.04|b}} at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Breaking the myths about box office hits |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/breaking-the-myths-about-box-office-hits-114103100306_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101042630/http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/breaking-the-myths-about-box-office-hits-114103100306_1.html |archive-date=1 November 2014 |author=Dasgupta, Surajeet |work=Business Standard |date=31 October 2014 |access-date=15 April 2017}}</ref> She won the [[Screen Award for Best Actress]], the Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and received another nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/120115-screen-awards-2015-live/ |title=Highlights: 21st Life OK Screen Awards: Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra win Best Actor, 'Queen' Best Film |last=Sharma |first=Sarika |work=The Indian Express |date=14 January 2015 |access-date=14 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114125840/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/120115-screen-awards-2015-live/ |archive-date=14 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/7757 |title=Winners of 10th Renault Star Guild Awards |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=12 January 2015 |access-date=14 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113031302/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/7757 |archive-date=13 January 2015}}</ref>

=== Expansion into American film and television (2015–2019) ===
In 2015, Chopra starred in [[Zoya Akhtar]]'s ''[[Dil Dhadakne Do]]'', an ensemble comedy-drama. The film tells the story of a dysfunctional Punjabi family (the Mehras), who invite their family and friends on a cruise trip to celebrate the parents' 30th wedding anniversary. She portrayed the role of Ayesha Mehra, a successful entrepreneur and the eldest child. Pratim D. Gupta from ''The Telegraph'' wrote of Chopra, "From the propah body language to the measured speech [...] shows the kind of depth she is able to bring to her lines and characters these days.<ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Of Her Three Films, Dil Dhadakne Do Is Not Zoya's Worst Film But Her Third Best Film |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150606/jsp/t2/story_24124.jsp |author=Gupta, Pratim D. |work=The Telegraph |date=6 June 2015 |access-date=7 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701010110/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150606/jsp/t2/story_24124.jsp |archive-date=1 July 2015}}</ref> Conversely, Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' commented that it was time for her "to being a little messy: all these not-a-hair-out-place roles are making her constrained."<ref>{{cite web |title=Dil Dhadakne Do movie review: Heart develops a big beat for Mr and Mrs Mehra |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/dil-dhadakne-do-movie-review/ |author=Gupta, Shubhra |work=The Indian Express |date=7 June 2015 |access-date=11 July 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112015424/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/dil-dhadakne-do-movie-review/ |archive-date=12 January 2018}}</ref> The cast of ''Dil Dhadakne Do'' won the [[Screen Awards|Screen Award for Best Ensemble Cast]], and Chopra was nominated for a Screen Award, IIFA Award, and [[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role|Producers Guild Film Award]] for Best Actress.<ref name="Screen 2016">{{cite web |title=Screen Awards 2016: Complete List of Winners |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/screen-awards-2016-complete-list-of-winners-1263815 |author=Ghosh, Raya |publisher=NDTV |access-date=9 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110051251/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/screen-awards-2016-complete-list-of-winners-1263815 |archive-date=10 January 2016}}</ref><ref name=GUILD2016>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/9444 |title=Nominations for 11th Renault Star Guild Awards |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=21 December 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330050155/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/9444 |archive-date=30 March 2016}}</ref> In 2016, she dubbed for Kaa, a female python, in the Hindi version of the film [[The Jungle Book (2016 film)|''The Jungle Book'']].<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 March 2016 |title=Watch Priyanka Chopra's spine-tingling performance as Kaa in Jungle Book |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/hollywood/watch-priyanka-chopra-s-spine-tingling-performance-as-kaa-in-jungle-book/story-fM33HgiHUtr8Qkgr2SiAYO.html |access-date=22 January 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

[[File:Priyanka Chopra at 2019 Cannes (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|left|Chopra at the [[2019 Cannes Film Festival]]]]
Chopra signed a talent holding deal with [[ABC Studios]] and was later cast in the American thriller series ''[[Quantico (TV series)|Quantico]]'' as the character [[Alex Parrish]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |title=Bollywood Star Priyanka Chopra Inks Talent Deal With ABC |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/priyanka-chopra-inks-talent-deal-758610 |date=17 December 2014 |access-date=20 December 2014 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219035054/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/priyanka-chopra-inks-talent-deal-758610 |archive-date=19 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://deadline.com/2015/02/priyanka-chopra-cast-quantico-brent-sexton-runner-1201382428/ |title=Priyanka Chopra Joins ABC's 'Quantico'; Brent Sexton In 'Runner' |date=26 February 2015 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=2 March 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301135753/http://deadline.com/2015/02/priyanka-chopra-cast-quantico-brent-sexton-runner-1201382428/ |archive-date=1 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2015/05/the-catch-jenna-bans-family-kings-prophets-boom-la-crime-wicked-city-quantico-series-abc-1201422660/ |title=ABC Picks Up Dramas 'The Catch', Jenna Bans, 'Kings & Prophets', 'Boom', 'L.A. Crime' & 'Quantico' To Series |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=7 May 2015 |access-date=8 May 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509202533/http://deadline.com/2015/05/the-catch-jenna-bans-family-kings-prophets-boom-la-crime-wicked-city-quantico-series-abc-1201422660/ |archive-date=9 May 2015}}</ref> The series premiered in 2015 on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], making Chopra the first South Asian to headline an American network drama series.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra Breaks New Ground For Indian Actors In America |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2015/10/01/priyanka-chopra-breaks-new-ground-for-indian-actors-in-america/ |author=Cain, Rob |work=[[Forbes]] |date=1 October 2015 |access-date=1 October 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001224135/http://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2015/10/01/priyanka-chopra-breaks-new-ground-for-indian-actors-in-america/ |archive-date=1 October 2015}}</ref> The series received positive reviews from television critics and Chopra was praised for her performance.<ref>{{cite web |title=Quantico: Season 1 |url=https://rottentomatoes.com/tv/quantico/s01/ |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |access-date=12 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151129004310/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/quantico/s01 |archive-date=29 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Quantico – Season 1 Reviews |url=https://metacritic.com/tv/quantico |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=12 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105234111/http://www.metacritic.com/tv/quantico |archive-date=5 January 2016}}</ref> Rob Lowman of the ''[[Los Angeles Daily News]]'' applauded her "dynamic screen presence" and [[James Poniewozik]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' named Chopra as the "strongest human asset" of the show, and added that "she is immediately charismatic and commanding."<ref>{{cite web |title=Review: 'Quantico' gets a running start with a stunning Priyanka Chopra |url=http://www.dailynews.com/arts-and-entertainment/20150925/review-quantico-gets-a-running-start-with-a-stunning-priyanka-chopra |first=Rob |last=Lowman |work=[[Los Angeles Daily News]] |date=27 September 2015 |access-date=23 June 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161211015603/http://www.dailynews.com/arts-and-entertainment/20150925/review-quantico-gets-a-running-start-with-a-stunning-priyanka-chopra |archive-date=11 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Review: 'Quantico' Flips Between Jousting F.B.I. Recruits and a Terrorist Attack |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/25/arts/television/review-quantico-flips-between-jousting-fbi-recruits-and-a-terrorist-attack.html |work=The News York Times |date=24 September 2015 |access-date=13 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927215613/http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/25/arts/television/review-quantico-flips-between-jousting-fbi-recruits-and-a-terrorist-attack.html |archive-date=27 September 2015}}</ref> She received the [[People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Award]] for Favourite Actress In A New TV Series for her role in ''Quantico'', becoming the first South Asian actress to win a People's Choice Award.<ref name="peoples1">{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra Is 'Overwhelmed' After Becoming First South Asian Actress To Win A People's Choice Award |url=http://blog.peopleschoice.com/2016/01/07/peoples-choice-awards-2016-priyanka-chopra-acceptance-speech/ |author=Gocobachi, Pamela |publisher=[[People's Choice Awards]] |date=7 January 2016 |access-date=12 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112005058/http://blog.peopleschoice.com/2016/01/07/peoples-choice-awards-2016-priyanka-chopra-acceptance-speech/ |archive-date=12 January 2016}}</ref> The following year, Chopra won a second People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic TV Actress.<ref name="peoples2">{{cite web |title=People's Choice Awards 2017: Full List Of Winners |url=http://blog.peopleschoice.com/2017/01/18/peoples-choice-awards-2017-winners/ |publisher=People's Choice Awards |date=18 January 2017 |access-date=21 January 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120023620/http://blog.peopleschoice.com/2017/01/18/peoples-choice-awards-2017-winners/ |archive-date=20 January 2017}}</ref> ''Quantico'' was cancelled after three seasons in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |last=Goldberg |first=Leslie |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-cancels-designated-survivor-quantico-1105949 |title='Designated Survivor' and 'Quantico' Canceled at ABC |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=11 May 2018 |access-date=11 May 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512004548/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-cancels-designated-survivor-quantico-1105949 |archive-date=12 May 2018}}</ref> Chopra later said that her move to America was prompted by disagreements with people in Bollywood: "I had people not casting me, I had beef with people, I am not good at playing that game so I kind of was tired of the politics and I said I needed a break.”<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-says-she-moved-to-the-us-because-had-beef-with-people-in-bollywood-8522779/ |title=Priyanka Chopra says she moved to the US because had 'beef' with people in Bollywood: 'Was being pushed into a corner, was tired of the politics'|work=The Indian Express |date=28 March 2023 |access-date=28 March 2023}}</ref>

Chopra next portrayed [[Kashibai]], the first wife of the [[Maratha]] general [[Peshwa]] [[Bajirao I]], in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic historical romantic drama ''[[Bajirao Mastani]]''. The feature opened to highly positive reviews, and Chopra received widespread praise for her portrayal which several reviewers regarded as her best performance to date.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bajirao Mastani review: This gloriously epic Priyanka, Deepika and Ranveer-starrer is the best film of 2015 |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/bajirao-mastani-review-this-is-the-best-film-of-2015-2550464.html |author=Jha, Subhash K |work=[[Firstpost]] |date=19 December 2015 |access-date=19 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408221423/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/bajirao-mastani-review-this-is-the-best-film-of-2015-2550464.html |archive-date=8 April 2016}}</ref> Rajeev Masand wrote "the film benefits from a nice touch of playfulness and humor in Priyanka Chopra's Kashibai. Chopra brings grace to the character, and practically steals the film."<ref>{{cite web |title=Grace Period |url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/grace-period/ |author=Masand, Rajeev |publisher=RajeevMasand.com |date=18 December 2015 |access-date=20 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220223100/http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/grace-period/ |archive-date=20 December 2015}}</ref> Film critic Raja Sen thought that Chopra, despite not being in the title role, owned the film, and wrote "Chopra's terrific in the part, her intelligently expressive eyes speaking volumes and her no-nonsense Marathi rhythm bang-on."<ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Priyanka, Ranveer are terrific in Bajirao Mastani |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-priyanka-ranveer-are-terrific-in-bajirao-mastani/20151218.htm |last=Sen |first=Raja |work=Rediff.com |date=18 December 2015 |access-date=20 December 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220070433/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-priyanka-ranveer-are-terrific-in-bajirao-mastani/20151218.htm |archive-date=20 December 2015}}</ref> A major commercial success, ''Bajirao Mastani'' grossed {{INRConvert|3.5|b}} at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.<ref>{{cite web |title=Box Office: Worldwide Collections of Bajirao Mastani |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/552 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=12 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222015910/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/552 |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> For her performance, she won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Filmfare Award]], [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress|IIFA Award]], and [[Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress|Screen Award]] for Best Supporting Actress, and received a nomination for the Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.<ref name="Screen 2016" /><ref name="Filmfare2016">{{cite news |title=Full list of winners of the 61st Britannia Filmfare Awards |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/full-list-of-winners-of-the-61st-britannia-filmfare-awards-11841.html |work=Filmfare |date=15 January 2016 |access-date=16 January 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316165017/http://www.filmfare.com/news/full-list-of-winners-of-the-61st-britannia-filmfare-awards-11841.html |archive-date=16 March 2016}}</ref><ref name=GUILD2016 />

In 2016, Chopra starred as a police officer in [[Prakash Jha]]'s social drama ''[[Jai Gangaajal]]''. Writing for ''The Hindu'', Namrata Joshi thought that she "looks off-colour, disinterested and uninvolved with the goings on through most of the film".<ref>{{cite news |title=Jai Gangaajal: Copping the drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/jai-gangaajal-review-priyanka-chopra-prakash-jha/article8316012.ece |author=Joshi, Namrata |work=The Hindu |date=5 March 2016 |access-date=11 July 2018}}</ref> It did not perform well commercially.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jai Gangaajal |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3237 |website=Box Office India |access-date=11 July 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008025344/http://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3237 |archive-date=8 October 2017}}</ref> The following year, Chopra made her Hollywood live-action film debut by playing the antagonist Victoria Leeds in [[Seth Gordon]]'s action comedy ''[[Baywatch (film)|Baywatch]]'' opposite [[Dwayne Johnson]] and [[Zac Efron]]. The feature received unfavorable reviews.<ref>{{cite web |title=Baywatch Reviews |url=https://metacritic.com/movie/baywatch |website=Metacritic |access-date=23 May 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170520021508/http://www.metacritic.com/movie/baywatch |archive-date=20 May 2017}}</ref> [[IGN]] declared Chopra as the highlight of the film, noting she "outshines pretty much anyone she's in a scene with" and wrote "Chopra's engaging and interesting and is the only character that speaks with any kind of distinctive cadence."<ref>{{cite web |title=Baywatch Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/05/23/baywatch-review |author=Murphy, Gav |publisher=[[IGN]] |date=23 May 2017 |access-date=23 May 2017}}</ref> Scott Mendelson of ''[[Forbes]]'' wrote "Chopra has fun as the baddie, but she stays in the background until the end of the movie and really only gets one big scene at the end of the picture."<ref>{{cite news |title=Review: Dwayne Johnson And Zac Efron's 'Baywatch' Is A Laughless Disaster |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/05/23/review-dwayne-johnson-and-zac-efrons-baywatch-is-a-laughless-disaster/#52da41834f9b |author=Mendelson, Scott |work=[[Forbes]] |date=23 May 2017 |access-date=23 May 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523160217/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/05/23/review-dwayne-johnson-and-zac-efrons-baywatch-is-a-laughless-disaster/#52da41834f9b |archive-date=23 May 2017}}</ref> ''Baywatch'' was not a commercial success in North America but the film performed well in the overseas markets, grossing approximately $178 million at the worldwide box office.<ref>{{cite news |title=Why 'Baywatch' Is Catching A $100M+ Wave Overseas Despite Taking A Bath In U.S. |url=https://deadline.com/2017/07/baywatch-box-office-success-overseas-despite-flop-in-america-1202123612/ |author=Tartaglione, Nancy |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=7 July 2017 |access-date=11 July 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123185614/https://deadline.com/2017/07/baywatch-box-office-success-overseas-despite-flop-in-america-1202123612/ |archive-date=23 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=baywatch.htm |title=Baywatch (2017) |website=[[Box Office Mojo]] |access-date=10 September 2017}}</ref> The 2018 [[Sundance Film Festival]] marked the release of Chopra's next American film, ''[[A Kid Like Jake]]'', a drama about [[gender variance]], starring [[Jim Parsons]] and [[Claire Danes]]. Amy Nicholson of ''Variety'' commended her "charming presence" but thought that her role added little value to the film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Film Review: 'A Kid Like Jake' |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/a-kid-like-jake-review-1202679732/ |author=Nicholson, Amy |work=Variety |date=28 January 2018 |access-date=11 July 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615114726/https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/a-kid-like-jake-review-1202679732/ |archive-date=15 June 2018}}</ref> In early 2019, she had signed on to play the leading lady opposite Salman Khan in ''[[Bharat (film)|Bharat]]'', but opted out days before filming her scenes. Nikhil Namit, a producer of the film, said that she quit due to her engagement to [[Nick Jonas]] and accused her of being "a little unprofessional".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/irked-by-priyanka-chopras-exit-from-bharat-salman-khan-goes-into-overdrive-to-find-leading-lady/19648154 |title=Irked by Priyanka Chopra's exit from Bharat, Salman Khan goes into overdrive to find leading lady |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=28 July 2018 |access-date=29 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728131606/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/irked-by-priyanka-chopras-exit-from-bharat-salman-khan-goes-into-overdrive-to-find-leading-lady/19648154 |archive-date=28 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2019, Chopra had another supporting part, as a yoga ambassador, in [[Todd Strauss-Schulson]]'s comedy ''[[Isn't It Romantic (2019 film)|Isn't It Romantic]]'', which starred [[Rebel Wilson]]. The film was well received by critics and grossed approximately $49 million at the North American box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/isnt_it_romantic_2019 |title=Isn't It Romantic (2019) |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |date=13 February 2019 |access-date=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=isntitromantic.htm |title=Isn't It Romantic (2019) |website=Box Office Mojo |access-date=3 May 2019}}</ref> [[Dana Schwartz]] of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' considered her to be "perfectly cast" but Benjamin Lee of ''[[The Guardian]]'' thought that she was "not quite interesting enough".<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Isn't It Romantic is an utterly charming rom-com celebration: EW review |url=https://ew.com/movie-reviews/2019/02/12/isnt-it-romantic/ |author=Schwartz, Dana |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=12 February 2019 |access-date=13 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Isn't It Romantic review – romcom parody mostly hits its target |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/feb/12/isnt-it-romantic-review-romcom-parody-mostly-hits-its-target |author=Lee, Benjamin |work=The Guardian |date=12 February 2019 |access-date=12 February 2019}}</ref> She returned to Hindi cinema (as Priyanka Chopra Jonas) later in 2019 with [[Shonali Bose]]'s biographical drama ''[[The Sky Is Pink]]'', in which she played mother to [[Aisha Chaudhary]], a teenager suffering from a terminal illness. She also produced the project, and connected with the story for its blend of humour and tragedy.<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra: 'The Sky Is Pink' Has "Moments Of Joy, Moments Of Tragedy" — Toronto Studio |url=https://deadline.com/video/the-sky-is-pink-priyanka-chopra-shonali-bose-tiff-toronto/ |author=Blyth, Antonia |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=8 September 2019 |access-date=14 September 2019}}</ref> Kate Erbland of [[IndieWire]] found her to be "extraordinary" as "the film's driving force, a tough-talking mama bear", and [[Anna M. M. Vetticad]] took note of the "simmering restraint" in her performance.<ref>{{cite web |title='The Sky Is Pink' Review: An Unusual Grief Drama Obsessed With the Possibility of Life After Death |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/10/the-sky-is-pink-review-1202178086/ |author=Erbland, Kate |website=[[IndieWire]] |date=9 October 2019 |access-date=10 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The Sky Is Pink movie review: Priyanka Chopra's restraint defines a moving, uncommonly calm take on grief |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-sky-is-pink-movie-review-priyanka-chopras-restraint-defines-a-moving-uncommonly-calm-take-on-grief-7475941.html |author=Vetticad, Anna M. M. |website=[[Firstpost]] |date=10 October 2019 |access-date=10 October 2019}}</ref> The film did not do well at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news |author=Tuteja, Joginder |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-and-farhan-akhars-the-sky-is-pink-a-commercial-flop-that-deserves-better-4549841.html |title=Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhar's The Sky Is Pink – A commercial flop that deserves better |date=19 October 2019 |work=Money Control |access-date=19 October 2019}}</ref> She received another nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2020/nominations |title=Nominations for Filmfare Awards 2020 |work=Filmfare |access-date=3 February 2020}}</ref>

=== Streaming projects (2020–present) ===
[[File:Priyanka Chopra Jonas attending the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Gala on Day 2 (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|upright|Chopra Jonas in 2023]]

In 2020, Chopra Jonas signed a multimillion-dollar first-look TV deal with Amazon Prime Video to back content by first time [[Person of color|BIPOC]] and female filmmakers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malkin |first=Marc |date=30 June 2020 |title=Priyanka Chopra Jonas Signs First Look TV Deal With Amazon (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/priyanka-chopra-jonas-tv-deal-amazon-1234693214/ |access-date=6 February 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=23 September 2020 |title=ViacomCBS E&Y Group, Multiple Top Producers Partner on Program for First Time BIPOC, Women Directors (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/viacomcbs-first-time-directors-program-1234780649/ |access-date=6 February 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Her only release that year was the [[Netflix]] children's superhero film ''[[We Can Be Heroes (2020 film)|We Can Be Heroes]]'' directed by [[Robert Rodriguez]]. She starred as Ms. Granada, the director of a superhero organisation called Heroics. The feature received generally positive reviews;<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/we_can_be_heroes_2021 |title=We Can Be Heroes (2020) |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=5 January 2021}}</ref> [[Richard Roeper]] from the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' praised the actress for "livening up the proceedings" as the strait-laced Ms. Granada, and [[Ian Freer]] of the ''[[Empire (film magazine)|Empire]]'' magazine felt that she did the "kids' film acting to the hilt".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/movies-and-tv/2020/12/25/22193579/we-can-be-heroes-review-netflix-movie-sharkboy-lavagirl-film-priyanka-chopra-robert-rodriguez |title='We Can Be Heroes' lets the plucky children lead the way |last=Roeper |first=Richard |website=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |date=25 December 2020 |access-date=5 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/we-can-be-heroes/ |title=We Can Be Heroes Review |last=Freer |first=Ian |website=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] |date=25 December 2020 |access-date=5 January 2021}}</ref> Her first film of 2021 was [[Ramin Bahrani]]'s ''[[The White Tiger (2021 film)|The White Tiger]]'', an adaptation of [[Aravind Adiga]]'s satirical [[The White Tiger (Adiga novel)|novel of the same name]]. She starred alongside [[Adarsh Gourav]] and [[Rajkummar Rao]], and also executive produced this Netflix production. Critical reviews towards the film and her performance were positive.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_white_tiger_2020 |title=The White Tiger (2020) |website=Rotten Tomatoes |date=13 January 2021 |access-date=14 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-white-tiger |title=The White Tiger Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=14 January 2021}}</ref> Writing for ''[[The Times]]'', film critic [[Kevin Maher (writer)|Kevin Maher]] deemed Chopra Jonas' performance "impressive" and ''The Hollywood Reporter''{{'}}s David Rooney commended her for bringing "emotional depth" to her role.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-white-tiger-review-smart-and-sympathetic-trip-to-the-dark-side-t6z8c2g8h |title=The White Tiger review — smart and sympathetic trip to the dark side |last=Maher |first=Kevin |website=[[The Times]] |date=5 January 2021 |access-date=5 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/the-white-tiger-film-review |title='The White Tiger': Film Review |last=Rooney |first=David |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=5 January 2021 |access-date=5 January 2021}}</ref> The film received a [[Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay|Best Adapted Screenplay]] nomination at the [[93rd Academy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/mar/15/the-full-list-of-2021-oscar-nominations |title=The full list of 2021 Oscar nominations |date=15 March 2021 |work=Guardian |access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref> Later that year, Chopra Jonas had a supporting role in the science fiction film ''[[The Matrix Resurrections]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donnelly |first=Matt |date=28 January 2020 |title=Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Final Negotiations to Join 'Matrix 4' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/priyanka-chopra-jonas-joins-matrix-4-1203482683/ |access-date=22 March 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Matrix Resurrections: Priyanka Chopra As Sati All You Need To Know About The Film In 5 Points |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/korean-poster-confirms-priyanka-chopra-plays-sati-in-matrix-resurrections-all-you-need-to-know-2631505 |access-date=22 March 2022 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

Chopra Jonas next starred alongside [[Richard Madden]] in [[Amazon Prime Video]]'s action thriller series ''[[Citadel (TV series)|Citadel]]'' (2023).<ref>{{cite news |last=Petski |first=Denise |title=Priyanka Chopra Jonas & Richard Madden To Star In 'Citadel', Amazon's Russo Brothers International Event Series |url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/priyanka-chopra-jonas-richard-madden-to-star-in-citadel-amazons-russo-brothers-international-event-series-1202830243/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=14 January 2020 |access-date=15 January 2020}}</ref> With a production budget of US$300 million, the six-episode first season ranks as one of the most-expensive television shows.<ref>{{cite news |last=Armstrong |first=Stephen |title=Why did Amazon pay $300 million for five hours of Richard Madden? |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/citadel-amazon-prime-most-expensive-tv-shows/#:~:text=Why%20did%20Amazon%20pay%20%24300,most%20expensive%20show%20ever%20made. |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=27 April 2023 |access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref> It marked the first time in her career when she received equal pay with her male co-star.<ref>{{cite web |last=Agarwal |first=Bhavna |title=Priyanka Chopra playing a lead in Russo Brothers' Citadel is important. 5 Reasons why|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/priyanka-chopra-playing-a-lead-in-russo-brothers-citadel-is-important-5-reasons-why-2341084-2023-03-01#:~:text=2.,am%20finally%20doing%20lead%20parts. |work=India Today |date=1 March 2023 |access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref> She performed many of her own stunts, and suffered a permanent scar from an injury on her eyebrow.<ref>{{cite news |last=Malkin |first=Mark |title='Citadel' Star Priyanka Chopra Jonas Reveals On-Set Injury That Gave Her a 'Cool Scar and Good Story to Tell' |url=https://variety.com/2023/scene/events/citadel-priyanka-chopra-jonas-richard-madden-injuries-1235595197/ |work=Variety |date=26 April 2023 |access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref> Critics had mixed opinions on the series,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/citadel/s01 |title=Citadel (2023) |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref> but Jasper Rees of ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' was particularly impressed by Chopra Jonas' potential as a female [[James Bond (literary character)|James Bond]], finding her "flirty and funny and hard as a bag of nine-inch nails".<ref>{{cite news |last=Rees |first=Jasper |title=Citadel, review: Amazon have a pricey Bond audition tape – and it's not just Richard Madden's |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2023/04/27/citadel-amazon-prime-video-review-richard-madden-bond/ |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=27 April 2023 |access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref> She then led the romantic comedy ''[[Love Again (film)|Love Again]]'', opposite [[Sam Heughan]] and [[Celine Dion]], which was panned by critics.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Remley |first1=Hilary |title=Sam Heughan & Priyanka Chopra Jonas Rom-Com ''Love Again'' Sets New Release Date |url=https://collider.com/sam-heughan-priyanka-chopra-jonas-love-again-image-release-date/ |website=Collider |date=2 November 2022|accessdate=11 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Love Again (2023) |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/love_again_2023 |website=Rotten Tomatoes |date=5 May 2023 |accessdate=6 May 2023}}</ref>

Chopra Jonas will next star alongside [[John Cena]] and [[Idris Elba]] in the action film ''[[Heads of State (film)|Heads of State]]'' and alongside [[Karl Urban]] in the action film ''[[The Bluff (upcoming film)|The Bluff]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=D'Alessandro |first1=Anthony |title=Priyanka Chopra Jonas To Star Opposite John Cena & Idris Elba In Amazon Studios' Action Pic 'Heads Of State' |url=https://deadline.com/2023/04/priyanka-chopra-jonas-john-cena-idris-elba-amazon-studios-heads-of-state-1235318701/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=5 April 2023|accessdate=11 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-hollywood-film-the-bluff-russo-brothers-zoe-saldana-9124993/lite/|work=Indian Express|accessdate=1 March 2024|date=24 January 2024|title= Priyanka Chopra's next Hollywood film The Bluff to be produced by the Russo Brothers, casting call reveals she has replaced Zoe Saldana}}</ref>
<!--She will play the spiritual guru [[Ma Anand Sheela]] in [[Barry Levinson]]'s ''Sheela'', a film she will produce for [[Amazon Studios]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/priyanka-chopra-jonas-play-ma-anand-sheela-amazon-movie-1280224 |title=Priyanka Chopra Jonas to Play Ma Anand Sheela in Amazon Movie 'Sheela' |last=Galuppo |first=Mia |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=20 February 2020 |access-date=1 March 2020}}</ref> Chopra has committed to star alongside [[Mindy Kaling]] in a comedy about an Indian-American wedding under [[Universal Pictures]], and will portray the lawyer [[Vanita Gupta]] in [[Seth Gordon|Seth Gordan]]'s courtroom drama ''Tulia'', based on the 1999 racial injustice case that took place in the [[Tulia, Texas|city of the same name]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |title=Universal At Altar On India Wedding Comedy Vehicle For Mindy Kaling, Priyanka Chopra |url=https://deadline.com/2019/04/mindy-kaling-priyanka-chopra-universal-pictures-dan-goor-auction-comedy-india-wedding-1202595246/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=12 April 2019 |access-date=12 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Seth Gordon to Direct 'Tulia,' Story of Notorious Racial Injustice Case (Exclusive) |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/amp/news/seth-gordon-direct-tulia-story-notorious-racial-injustice-case-1028276 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=10 August 2017 |access-date=18 September 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821171454/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/news/seth-gordon-direct-tulia-story-notorious-racial-injustice-case-1028276 |archive-date=21 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/priyanka-chopra-will-be-seen-in-a-role-of-a-dynamic-lawyer-in-her-next-hollywood-film-23458.html |title=Priyanka Chopra will be seen in a role of a dynamic lawyer in her next Hollywood film |date=31 August 2017 |work=Filmfare |access-date=18 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831203238/https://www.filmfare.com/news/priyanka-chopra-will-be-seen-in-a-role-of-a-dynamic-lawyer-in-her-next-hollywood-film-23458.html |archive-date=31 August 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She is set to appear in the action film ''[[Cowboy Ninja Viking (film)|Cowboy Ninja Viking]]'' opposite [[Chris Pratt]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Kroll |first1=Justin |date=30 July 2018 |title=Priyanka Chopra to Star Opposite Chris Pratt in 'Cowboy Ninja Viking' |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/priyanka-chopra-chris-pratt-cowboy-ninja-viking-1202888322/ |access-date=20 April 2021 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> She is also set to star in [[Farhan Akhtar]]'s directorial ''Jee Le Zaraa'' alongside [[Katrina Kaif]] and [[Alia Bhatt]], which is set to release in 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jee Le Zaraa: Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt go on a road trip, Farhan Akhtar to direct |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/jee-le-zaraa-priyanka-chopra-katrina-kaif-alia-bhatt-to-star-farhan-akhtar-to-direct-7446786/ |date=12 August 2021 |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> Chopra is attached to star in action film ''Ending Things'' with [[Anthony Mackie]], directed by Kevin Sullivan.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/anthony-mackie-priyanka-chopra-jonas-kevin-sullivan-action-spec-ending-things-1234925057/ |title=Hot Package: Anthony Mackie & Priyanka Chopra Jonas In Kevin Sullivan Action Spec 'Ending Things' |first=Mike Jr. |last=Fleming |date=2 February 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> She is also set to star and produce the adaptation of [[Shilpi Somaya Gowda]] novel ''Secret'' ''Daughter,'' opposite [[Sienna Miller]] for [[Amazon Studios]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=21 March 2022 |title=Amazon Acquires 'Secret Daughter' Package; Anthony Chen Attached To Direct Priyanka Chopra Jonas & Sienna Miller |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/priyanka-chopra-jonas-sienna-miller-secret-daughter-amazon-studios-anthony-chen-shipli-somaya-gowda-1234983025/ |access-date=22 March 2022 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> She is producing over a dozen regional films in various languages under her production company.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=18 January 2017 |title=REVEALED: Priyanka Chopra's next production is a blend of Maharashtrian-South Indian cultures : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/revealed-priyanka-chopras-next-production-blend-maharashtrian-south-indian-cultures/ |access-date=3 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Woman Power: Priyanka Chopra announces three regional films to be helmed by female directors |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-woman-power-priyanka-chopra-announces-three-regional-films-to-be-helmed-by-female-directors-2318106 |access-date=3 February 2022 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra to produce two Bengali films |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-priyanka-chopra-to-produce-two-bengali-films-2386736 |access-date=3 February 2022 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> -->

== Music career ==
Chopra's main vocal influence was her father, who helped develop her interest in singing.<ref name="Rediff1">{{cite web |title=Priyanka: I never thought I could sing |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-interview-with-priyanka-chopra-in-my-city/20120914.htm?print=true |work=Rediff.com |access-date=6 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508231400/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-interview-with-priyanka-chopra-in-my-city/20120914.htm?print=true |archive-date=8 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Berlin 2012: Priyanka Chopra Talks About Movies Transcending Cultural and Language Barriers (Q&<span class="ltr">A</span>) |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/berlin-2012-priyanka-chopra-talks-291369 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |author=Bhushan, Nyay |date=15 February 2012 |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830114759/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/berlin-2012-priyanka-chopra-talks-291369 |archive-date=30 August 2012}}</ref> She used her vocal talent early in her pageantry career.<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra's Foray into Music with Lady Gaga's Management |url=http://divanee.com/2011/08/11/priyanka-chopras-foray-into-music-with-lady-gaga%E2%80%99s-management/ |author=Tabani, Saniya |work=[[Divanee Magazine]] |date=11 August 2011 |access-date=31 August 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903012220/http://divanee.com/2011/08/11/priyanka-chopras-foray-into-music-with-lady-gaga%E2%80%99s-management/ |archive-date=3 September 2012}}</ref> Her first recording, the song "Ullathai Killathe" in the Tamil film ''[[Thamizhan]]'' (2002), was made at the urging of her director and co-star, Vijay (who had noticed her singing on the set).<ref>{{cite news |title=Eyecatchers&nbsp;— She's Getting Vocal |url=http://archives.digitaltoday.in/indiatoday/20020128/eyecathers.html |work=India Today |publisher=Digital Today |date=28 January 2002 |access-date=16 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130725150804/http://archives.digitaltoday.in/indiatoday/20020128/eyecathers.html |archive-date=25 July 2013}}</ref> She declined to sing [[playback singer|playback]] for "Tinka Tinka" in her film ''Karam'' (2005), preferring to concentrate on her acting career, but later sang the song live on the television programme ''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka sings live on TV! |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-24/tv/28237147_1_playback-piggy-chops-priyanka-chopra |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510085351/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-24/tv/28237147_1_playback-piggy-chops-priyanka-chopra |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 May 2013 |date=24 September 2010 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=4 April 2011}}</ref> Chopra recorded an unreleased song for ''Bluffmaster!'' (2005).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-reluctant-singer/1022671/ |title=The Reluctant Singer |author=Chattopadhyay, Pallavi |work=The Indian Express |date=27 October 2012 |access-date=9 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030022528/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-reluctant-singer/1022671 |archive-date=30 October 2012}}</ref> In August 2011, [[Universal Music Group]] signed Chopra to a worldwide recording agreement with [[DesiHits]]. The deal indicated that her first studio album would be released by [[Interscope Records]] in North America and by [[Island Records]] elsewhere.<ref name=HR1>{{cite news |title=Universal Music Group Signs Bollywood Star Priyanka Chopra to Global Deal |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/universal-music-group-signs-bollywood-219569 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |author=Bhushan, Nyay |date=5 August 2011 |access-date=31 August 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430141501/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/universal-music-group-signs-bollywood-219569 |archive-date=30 April 2012}}</ref>

[[File:Priyanka Chopra at Reliance Digital.JPG|thumb|upright|Chopra promoting "In My City" at the Reliance Digital Store in Mumbai|alt=Priyanka Chopra talking to a microphone, in 2012]]
In July 2012, Chopra became the first Bollywood star signed by [[Creative Artists Agency]], an entertainment and sports agency based in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite news |title=CAA Signs Its First Bollywood Star |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/bollywood-actress-priyanka-chopra-signed-caa-287524 |author=Bhushan, Nyay |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=2 July 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114044716/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bollywood-actress-priyanka-chopra-signed-caa-287524 |archive-date=14 November 2012}}</ref> The album was produced by [[RedOne]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bollywood Star Priyanka Chopra in the Studio With RedOne |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/bollywood/news/a392157/bollywood-star-priyanka-chopra-in-the-studio-with-redone.html |work=[[Digital Spy]] |author=Baker, Steven |date=7 July 2012 |access-date=30 November 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024115148/http://www.digitalspy.com/bollywood/news/a392157/bollywood-star-priyanka-chopra-in-the-studio-with-redone.html |archive-date=24 October 2012}}</ref><ref name="latimes">{{cite news |url=https://articles.latimes.com/2012/nov/20/entertainment/la-et-ms-1120-bollywood-pop-20121120 |title=Bollywood's Priyanka Chopra as pioneering pop act in U.S. |last=Kennedy |first=Gerrick D. |date=20 November 2012 |access-date=7 December 2012 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130108120827/http://articles.latimes.com/2012/nov/20/entertainment/la-et-ms-1120-bollywood-pop-20121120 |archive-date=8 January 2013}}</ref> Her first single, "[[In My City]]", debuted in the US on 13 September 2012 in a TV spot for the [[NFL Network]]'s [[Thursday Night Football]];<ref name=rel>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Priyanka-Chopra-to-release-debut-song-for-Indian-fans-first/Article1-926437.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910212012/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Priyanka-Chopra-to-release-debut-song-for-Indian-fans-first/Article1-926437.aspx |archive-date=10 September 2012 |title=Priyanka Chopra to release debut song for Indian fans first |work=Hindustan Times |author=Singh, Prashant |date=8 September 2012 |url-status=dead |access-date=14 September 2012}}</ref> a shortened version of the song was used to open each show of the season. "In My City" features rapper [[will.i.am]]; according to Chopra, a co-writer,<ref name="latimes" /> the song was inspired by her unsettled childhood and her journey from a small-town girl to a celebrity.<ref name=inspire /> The song received mixed reviews from critics, and was a commercial success in India; it sold more than 130,000&nbsp;copies in its first week, topped the Hindi pop chart and was certified [[list of music recording certifications|triple platinum]].<ref name="latimes" /><ref name=DS2>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra releases video for will.i.am duet 'In My City' |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/bollywood/news/a454543/priyanka-chopra-releases-video-for-william-duet-in-my-city.html |website=[[Digital Spy]] |author=Joshi, Priya |date=30 January 2013 |access-date=27 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202092327/http://www.digitalspy.com/bollywood/news/a454543/priyanka-chopra-releases-video-for-william-duet-in-my-city.html |archive-date=2 February 2013}}</ref> In the United States the single was unsuccessful, with 5,000&nbsp;digital downloads in its first week according to [[Nielsen SoundScan]], and did not receive radio play.<ref name="latimes" /> In October 2012, the single won her the Best International Debut award at the [[People's Choice Awards India]].<ref name=pca>{{cite web |title=Gorgeous Chopra Sisters: Priyanka And Parineeti Perform At People's Choice Awards |url=http://businessofcinema.com/news/gorgeous-chopra-sisters-priyanka-and-parineeti-perform-at-peoples-choice-awards/53236 |publisher=Business of Cinema |date=31 October 2012 |access-date=28 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108043736/http://businessofcinema.com/news/gorgeous-chopra-sisters-priyanka-and-parineeti-perform-at-peoples-choice-awards/53236 |archive-date=8 November 2012}}</ref> In December 2012, she received three nominations: Best Female Artist, Best Song and Best Video (for "In My City") at the [[World Music Awards]].<ref>World Music Awards nominations for Priyanka Chopra:
* Female Artist:{{cite web |url=http://www.worldmusicawards.com/?page_id=17#!worlds-best-female-artist/c9px |title=World's Best Female Artist |publisher=[[World Music Awards]] |access-date=10 December 2012 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6CkFuJhMV?url=http://www.worldmusicawards.com/?page_id=17 |archive-date=8 December 2012 |url-status=dead}}
* Song:{{cite web |url=http://www.worldmusicawards.com/?page_id=26#!worlds-best-song/ct9a |title=World's Best Song |publisher=World Music Awards |access-date=10 December 2012 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6CkGSzOqX?url=http://www.worldmusicawards.com/?page_id=26 |archive-date=8 December 2012 |url-status=dead}}
* Video:{{cite web |url=http://www.worldmusicawards.com/#!worlds-best-video/cdjm |title=World's Best Video |publisher=World Music Awards |access-date=10 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121216155313/http://www.worldmusicawards.com/ |archive-date=16 December 2012}}</ref> Chopra was also featured on "Erase", an [[electronic dance music|EDM]] song produced by the American DJ and producer duo [[The Chainsmokers]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/%22priyanka-chopra-features-in-chainsmokers-album%22/1034894/ |title=Priyanka Chopra features in 'Chainsmokers' album |work=The Indian Express |date=22 November 2012 |access-date=27 November 2012}}</ref><ref name="iTunes release">{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/erase-feat.-priyanka-chopra/id580669727 |title=Erase ft. Priyanka Chopra&nbsp;– Single by The Chainsmokers |date=January 2012 |publisher=[[iTunes Store]] |access-date=5 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121206082842/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/erase-feat.-priyanka-chopra/id580669727 |archive-date=6 December 2012}}</ref>

In July 2013, Chopra released her second single "[[Exotic (Priyanka Chopra song)|Exotic]]" featuring American rapper [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]], along with its music video.<ref name=exotic>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra Makes Music Magic With Pitbull, RedOne on 'Exotic' |url=http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/06/21/priyanka-chopra-makes-music-magic-with-pitbull-redone-on-exotic/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624233708/http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/06/21/priyanka-chopra-makes-music-magic-with-pitbull-redone-on-exotic/ |archive-date=24 June 2013 |publisher=[[On Air with Ryan Seacrest (radio)|On Air with Ryan Seacrest]] |author=Perricone, Kathleen |access-date=25 June 2013 |date=21 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/priyanka-chopras-second-single-exotic-is-topping-charts/1140108/ |title=Priyanka Chopra's second single Exotic is topping charts |work=The Indian Express |author=Goyal, Divya |date=10 July 2013 |access-date=10 July 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130714131841/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/priyanka-chopras-second-single-exotic-is-topping-charts/1140108 |archive-date=14 July 2013}}</ref> "Exotic" debuted at number 16 on the [[Dance/Electronic Songs|''Billboard'' Dance/Electronic Songs]] and number&nbsp;11 on the [[Dance/Electronic Digital Songs]] chart on 27 July 2013 issue.<ref name=DanceDigital>{{cite magazine |title=Dance/Electronic Digital Songs : July 27, 2013 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/2013-07-27/dance-electronic-digital-songs |magazine=Billboard |access-date=24 July 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815024206/http://www.billboard.com/charts/2013-07-27/dance-electronic-digital-songs |archive-date=15 August 2013}}</ref> The single also entered at number 74 on the [[Canadian Hot 100]] chart. "Exotic" debuted at number 44 on the [[Hot Dance Club Songs|''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Songs]] chart and peaked at number 12.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5638240/chart-highlights-luke-bryan-scores-his-highest-debut-ever-on-country-airplay |title=Chart Highlights: Luke Bryan Scores His Highest Debut Ever on Country Airplay Chart |author=Caulfield, Keith |magazine=Billboard |date=5 August 2013 |access-date=28 October 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024063027/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5638240/chart-highlights-luke-bryan-scores-his-highest-debut-ever-on-country-airplay |archive-date=24 October 2013}}</ref> Her third single, a cover of [[Bonnie Raitt]]'s "[[I Can't Make You Love Me#Priyanka Chopra version|I Can't Make You Love Me]]" was released in April 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra Has Her Heart Broken In I Can't Make You Love Me Video |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/music/priyanka-chopra-has-her-heart-broken-in-i-can-t-make-you-love-me-video-516892 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140501164948/http://movies.ndtv.com/music/priyanka-chopra-has-her-heart-broken-in-i-can-t-make-you-love-me-video-516892 |archive-date=1 May 2014 |author=Dhingra, Manisha |publisher=NDTV |date=1 May 2014 |access-date=5 May 2014}}</ref> The song peaked at number 28 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5B0%5D=ts_chart_artistname%3A%2Apriyanka%20chopra%2A |title=Artist Charts Search: Priyanka Chopra |work=Billboard Chart Search |access-date=9 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6PV56TSnt?url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5B0%5D=ts_chart_artistname%3A%2Apriyanka%20chopra%2A&f%5B1%5D=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=priyanka%20chopra |archive-date=11 May 2014}}</ref>

Chopra's first song as a playback singer in Bollywood was "Chaoro", a [[lullaby]] from ''Mary Kom'' (2014).<ref>{{cite news |title=When Priyanka Chopra sang a lullaby |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/When-Priyanka-Chopra-sang-a-lullaby/articleshow/41667703.cms |author=Bhattacharya, Roshmila |author-link=Roshmila Bhattacharya |work=The Times of India |date=4 September 2014 |access-date=10 October 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908171947/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/When-Priyanka-Chopra-sang-a-lullaby/articleshow/41667703.cms |archive-date=8 September 2014}}</ref> In 2015, she sang the title song, a duet with Farhan Akhtar, for ''Dil Dhadakne Do''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dil Dhadakne Do Title Song Out Today; Singer Priyanka Chopra Counts Down |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/dil-dhadakne-do-title-song-out-today-singer-priyanka-chopra-counts-down-757433 |author=Blaggan, Ishita |publisher=NDTV |date=23 April 2015 |access-date=18 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119061738/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/dil-dhadakne-do-title-song-out-today-singer-priyanka-chopra-counts-down-757433 |archive-date=19 November 2016}}</ref> She recorded a promotional song for ''Ventilator'' (2016), making her [[Marathi language]] playback singing debut with "Baba".<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra's Song 'Baba' for the Film 'Ventilator' Is a Beautiful Tribute to Fathers |url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/priyanka-chopras-song-baba-for-the-film-ventilator-is-a-beautiful-tribute-to-fathers-1307831.html |publisher=News18 |date=3 November 2016 |access-date=18 November 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119062015/http://www.news18.com/news/movies/priyanka-chopras-song-baba-for-the-film-ventilator-is-a-beautiful-tribute-to-fathers-1307831.html |archive-date=19 November 2016}}</ref> In 2017, Chopra collaborated with the Australian DJ [[Will Sparks]] for "Young and Free", an EDM song which she also wrote.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Will Sparks Teams Up With Priyanka Chopra on 'Young and Free': Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7897984/will-sparks-priyanka-chopra-young-and-free |author=Bein, Kat |magazine=Billboard |date=11 August 2017 |access-date=12 August 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814062051/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7897984/will-sparks-priyanka-chopra-young-and-free |archive-date=14 August 2017}}</ref> Chopra later said that her music career "was not living up to my standards" and that it would have been "futile" to have kept pursuing it.<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra on her music career: 'It was futile to spend more time there' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-on-her-music-career-it-was-futile-to-spend-more-time-there-101631938526210.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=18 September 2021|access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref>

== Philanthropy ==
Chopra supports various causes through her foundation "The Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education", which works towards providing support to unprivileged children across the country in the areas of Education and Health.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra named Campaign Ambassador for 'NDTV-Vedanta Our Girls Our Pride' |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/priyanka-chopra-named-campaign-ambassador-for-ndtv-vedanta-our-girls-our-pride-532110 |publisher=NDTV |date=19 August 2013 |access-date=2 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007032953/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/priyanka-chopra-named-campaign-ambassador-for-ndtv-vedanta-our-girls-our-pride-532110 |archive-date=7 October 2015}}</ref> She donates ten percent of her earnings to fund the foundation's operations, and pays for educational and medical expenses for seventy children in India, fifty among whom are girls.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra's Secret Triumph: How the Quantico Star Is Helping Kids Go to School |url=http://www.glamour.com/story/quantico-star-priyanka-chopra-on-education |author=Hayasaki, Erika |work=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]] |date=17 March 2016 |access-date=23 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423000137/http://www.glamour.com/story/quantico-star-priyanka-chopra-on-education |archive-date=23 April 2016}}</ref> She often speaks out on women's issues: against female [[infanticide]] and [[feticide|foeticide]], and in support of [[Female education|education for girls]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Educating the girl child is most important |url=http://madeinatlant.powweb.com/priyanka_chopra/interview2.htm |publisher=Atlantis International |access-date=2 December 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513100310/http://madeinatlant.powweb.com/priyanka_chopra/interview2.htm |archive-date=13 May 2013}}</ref> A believer in [[feminism]], Chopra has always been vocal about [[women's rights]], [[gender equality]], and [[gender pay gap]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka cries gender inequality, wants more pay for actresses |url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/priyanka-cries-gender-inequality-wants-more-pay-for-actresses-1563635.html |work=Firstpost |date=10 June 2014 |access-date=2 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713202735/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/priyanka-cries-gender-inequality-wants-more-pay-for-actresses-1563635.html |archive-date=13 July 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=I am an extremely proud feminist: Priyanka Chopra |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/i-am-an-extremely-proud-feminist-priyanka-chopra-1180609.html |author=Press Trust of India |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=23 December 2015 |access-date=2 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202180950/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/i-am-an-extremely-proud-feminist-priyanka-chopra-1180609.html |archive-date=2 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Need a re-look into women's rights in the country: Priyanka Chopra |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/need-a-re-look-into-womens-rights-in-the-country-priyanka-chopra-609728 |author=Press Trust of India |publisher=NDTV |date=25 December 2012 |access-date=2 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202175942/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/need-a-re-look-into-womens-rights-in-the-country-priyanka-chopra-609728 |archive-date=2 February 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref name=ebay>{{cite press release |title=eBay India unveils the eBay Style Diva 2006 |url=http://pages.ebay.in/community/aboutebay/news/pressreleases/consumer/priyanka_chopra.html |publisher=[[eBay]] |date=10 August 2006 |access-date=13 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202154104/http://pages.ebay.in/community/aboutebay/news/pressreleases/consumer/priyanka_chopra.html |archive-date=2 February 2014}}</ref> She has made appearances in support of other charities, such as the 2005 HELP! Telethon Concert to raise funds for the victims of the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050208/asp/nation/story_4351693.asp |title=Bollywood unites to present caring face |work=The Telegraph |date=8 February 2005 |access-date=13 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120118103831/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050208/asp/nation/story_4351693.asp |archive-date=18 January 2012}}</ref>

She has worked with [[UNICEF]] since 2006, recording public-service announcements and participating in media panel discussions promoting children's rights and the education of girls, and also participated in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-234085904.html |title=Bollywood Actress Priyanka Chopra Becomes UNICEF National Ambassador |publisher=State News Service |date=10 August 2013 |access-date=5 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509115239/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-234085904.html |archive-date=9 May 2013 |newspaper=States News Service}}</ref> She was appointed as the national [[UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador]] for Child Rights on 10 August 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unicef.org/media/media_55497.html |title=Bollywood Actress Priyanka Chopra becomes UNICEF National Ambassador |publisher=[[UNICEF]] |date=10 August 2010 |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020123305/http://www.unicef.org/media/media_55497.html |archive-date=20 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka for girls' education as UNICEF ambassador |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/priyanka-for-girls-education-as-unicef-ambassador/658577/ |work=The Indian Express |date=10 August 2010 |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029172110/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/priyanka-for-girls-education-as-unicef-ambassador/658577 |archive-date=29 October 2012}}</ref> UNICEF Representative Karin Hulshof said of the appointment: "She is equally passionate about her work on behalf of children and adolescents. We are proud of the work she has done with us so far on child rights, and, we are thrilled about all what we will be doing together so that no child gets left behind."<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-2106098691.html |title=Priyanka Chopra becomes UNICEF National Ambassador |work=Hindustan Times |date=10 August 2010 |access-date=5 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509105625/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-2106098691.html |archive-date=9 May 2013}}</ref> In 2009, she shot a documentary for the organisation Alert India to increase understanding of [[leprosy]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://thediplomat.com/new-emissary/2009/11/10/top-actress-no-2-priyanka-chopra/ |title=Top Actress No. 2&nbsp;– Priyanka Chopra |author=Nakagawa, Ulara |work=[[The Diplomat]] |date=10 November 2009 |access-date=12 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509203014/https://thediplomat.com/new-emissary/2009/11/10/top-actress-no-2-priyanka-chopra/ |archive-date=9 May 2013}}</ref> She modelled for designer [[Manish Malhotra]] and [[Shaina NC]]'s charity fashion show to raise funds for the Cancer Patients Aid Association NGO.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mumbai fashion show spreads awareness about cancer |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mumbai-fashion-show-spreads-awareness-about-cancer/1/203598.html |work=India Today |date=3 July 2012 |access-date=28 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016064848/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mumbai-fashion-show-spreads-awareness-about-cancer/1/203598.html |archive-date=16 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2010 Chopra was one of several celebrities who created promotional messages for Pearls Wave Trust, which campaigns against violence and abuse of women and girls.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bollywood-celebrities-to-support-pearls-wave-intitiave-on-women-against-violence-1347298 |title=Bollywood celebrities to support Pearls Wave initiative on women against violence |work=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=3 February 2014 |date=13 February 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221030351/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-bollywood-celebrities-to-support-pearls-wave-intitiave-on-women-against-violence-1347298 |archive-date=21 February 2014}}</ref> Chopra also launched the "Save the Girl Child" campaign, which aims to change the attitudes of Indians towards girls.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra kicks off 'Save Girl Child' campaign |url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/etc/priyanka-chopra-kicks-off-save-girl-child-campaign_612977.html |publisher=Zee News |date=10 March 2012 |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523162534/http://zeenews.india.com/news/etc/priyanka-chopra-kicks-off-save-girl-child-campaign_612977.html |archive-date=23 May 2013}}</ref> In 2012 Chopra spoke at the launch of Awakening Youth, an anti-addiction programme.<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra at Launch of 'Awakening Youth 2012' (video) |url=http://www.thesundayindian.com/en/videos/774/ |work=The Sunday Indian |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330004602/http://www.thesundayindian.com/en/videos/774/ |archive-date=30 March 2014}}</ref>

At a public event in 2019, an activist criticised Chopra for a tweet in which she hailed India's military forces while tensions amid Pakistan and India were escalating. The main line of argument was that she was warmongering and that was incompatible with her job as UN Peace Ambassador. Chopra's response at the event was that she is patriotic; she was also fast to silence the activist criticising her.<ref name="The New York Times 2019">{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/style/priyanka-chopra-beautycon-india-pakistan.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813225012/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/style/priyanka-chopra-beautycon-india-pakistan.html |archive-date=13 August 2019 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Priyanka Chopra Came to Talk About Beauty. It Got Political. |date=13 August 2019 |website=The New York Times |access-date=25 August 2019}}</ref><ref name="agencies 2019">{{cite web |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/13/priyanka-chopra-accused-of-encouraging-nuclear-war-with-pakistan |title=Priyanka Chopra accused of 'encouraging nuclear war' with Pakistan |author=Guardian staff and agencies |date=13 August 2019 |website=the Guardian |access-date=25 August 2019}}</ref><ref name="Zakaria 2019">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/13/opinions/priyanka-chopras-blind-patriotism-zakaria/index.html |title=Priyanka Chopra's blind patriotism |last=Zakaria |first=Rafia |date=13 August 2019 |website=CNN |access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> Pakistan asked for Chopra being sacked from her UN job but UN supported Chopra's right to talk for herself.<ref name="Al Jazeera 2019">{{cite web |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/08/pakistan-asks-remove-priyanka-chopra-goodwill-ambassador-190821081840304.html |title=Pakistan asks UN to remove Priyanka Chopra as goodwill ambassador |date=21 August 2019 |website=Al Jazeera |access-date=25 August 2019}}</ref><ref name="Pundir 2019">{{cite web |url=https://www.vice.com/en_in/article/vb5e8a/priyanka-chopras-controversial-tweet-during-indo-pak-tensions-finds-un-support |title=Priyanka Chopra's Controversial Tweet During Indo-Pak Tensions Finds UN Support |last=Pundir |first=Pallavi |date=23 August 2019 |website=Vice |access-date=25 August 2019}}</ref>

[[File:Priyanka on the ramp for Mijwan fashion show.jpg|thumb|upright|Chopra on the ramp for Mijwan charity fashion show in 2012|alt=Priyanka Chopra in 2012]]
Chopra is a supporter of environmental charities and is brand ambassador for [[NDTV]] Greenathon, an initiative to support eco-friendliness and provide [[solar power]] to rural villages without electricity supplies.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2011/06/09/stories/2011060951860400.htm |title=Green agenda |author=Kumar, Anuj |date=9 June 2011 |access-date=28 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130813153414/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2011/06/09/stories/2011060951860400.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=13 August 2013}}</ref> She appeared with children in an animated video to support the cause,<ref>{{cite news |title=Greenie Priyanka gets animated |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/feb/110210-Priyanka-Chopra-music-video-Animated-environmental-awareness.htm |author=Joshi, Tushar |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=11 February 2010 |access-date=13 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615041051/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/feb/110210-Priyanka-Chopra-music-video-Animated-environmental-awareness.htm |archive-date=15 June 2013}}</ref> and removed rubbish from the banks of the [[Yamuna river]] in [[Agra]] to increase awareness of environmental issues.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.internationalreporter.com/News-10936/priyanka-chopra-promotes-greenathon-campaign.html |title=Priyanka Chopra promotes Greenathon campaign |publisher=International Reporter |date=10 April 2012 |access-date=10 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413214651/http://www.internationalreporter.com/News-10936/priyanka-chopra-promotes-greenathon-campaign.html |archive-date=13 April 2012}}</ref> During the third and fourth editions of Greenathon, She adopted up to seven villages to provide with a regular supply of electricity.<ref>{{cite web |title=Greenathon: Bollywood, NDTV light up a 'Billion lives' |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/Greenathon-Bollywood-NDTV-light-up-a-Billion-lives-imagegallery-bollywood-lgirSucdjbg.html?html=5 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=13 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811082553/http://www.sify.com/movies/Greenathon-Bollywood-NDTV-light-up-a-Billion-lives-imagegallery-bollywood-lgirSucdjbg.html?html=5 |archive-date=11 August 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=SRK, Priyanka adopt villages |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/srk-priyanka-adopt-villages/story-eI8ZrVTaGzGDlarnazfrYI.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=23 May 2012 |access-date=2 February 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222215604/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/srk-priyanka-adopt-villages/story-eI8ZrVTaGzGDlarnazfrYI.html |archive-date=22 February 2016}}</ref> She adopted a tigress in 2011 and a lioness in 2012 at the [[Ranchi#Tourist attractions|Birsa biological park]], paying for both animals upkeep for a year.<ref>{{cite news |title=After tigress, Priyanka adopts lioness Sundari |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-02/ranchi/31983339_1_animal-adoption-zoo-authorities-lioness |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510065204/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-02/ranchi/31983339_1_animal-adoption-zoo-authorities-lioness |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 May 2013 |date=2 June 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=5 September 2012}}</ref> To promote organ donation, Chopra pledged to donate her own organs after death and was co-keynote speaker at the [[University of Pittsburgh Medical Center]]'s Bollywood-themed 20th-anniversary celebration of its liver-transplant programme in 2012.<ref>{{cite news |title=URMC celebrates 20 years of liver transplants Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra to grace gala banquet as keynote speaker |url=http://www.indiatribune.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9610:urmc-celebrates-20-years-of-liver-transplants-bollywood-star-priyanka-chopra-to-grace-gala-banquet-as-keynote-speaker&catid=25:community&Itemid=457 |work=[[India Tribune]] |access-date=9 October 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407051527/http://www.indiatribune.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9610%3Aurmc-celebrates-20-years-of-liver-transplants-bollywood-star-priyanka-chopra-to-grace-gala-banquet-as-keynote-speaker&catid=25%3Acommunity&Itemid=457 |archive-date=7 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka pledges to donate her organs |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-10/news-interviews/33736488_1_organ-donation-priyanka-chopra-pee-cee |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101100506/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-10/news-interviews/33736488_1_organ-donation-priyanka-chopra-pee-cee |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 November 2012 |author=Kadam, Prachi |date=10 September 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 September 2012}}</ref>

She donated {{INRConvert|5|m}} to [[Nanavati hospital]] to build a cancer ward. The ward, which is named after her late father, was inaugurated by her in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra donates Rs 50 lakh for cancer ward |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Priyanka-Chopra-Bollywood-CancerDr-Ashok-Chopra/articleshow/24550457.cms? |work=The Times of India |date=22 October 2013 |access-date=2 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202080551/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Priyanka-Chopra-Bollywood-CancerDr-Ashok-Chopra/articleshow/24550457.cms |archive-date=2 February 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> The same year, she provided voice-over in English and Hindi for the documentary film ''[[Girl Rising (film)|Girl Rising]]'' for the [[Girl Rising|organisation of the same name]].<ref name=gr>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra joins Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez in a documentary |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Priyanka-Chopra-joins-Anne-Hathaway-and-Selena-Gomez-in-a-documentary/articleshow/29883744.cms |author=Thakkar, Mehul S |date=5 February 2014 |access-date=3 April 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304080248/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Priyanka-Chopra-joins-Anne-Hathaway-and-Selena-Gomez-in-a-documentary/articleshow/29883744.cms |archive-date=4 March 2014}}</ref> She was invited as one of the speakers alongside [[Gordon Brown]], [[Steve Wozniak]], [[Bill Clinton]], and [[Charlie Baker]] for the 50th anniversary of the World Leaders Conference at the [[Hynes Convention Center]], Boston. She spoke about [[Women's empowerment|women empowerment]] through education, discussing inequality and the challenges of education for women, and received a standing ovation for her speech.<ref>{{cite news |title=EF Education First bash draws Bill Clinton, others |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2015/02/15/education-anniversary-bash-attracts-bill-clinton-other-leaders/OySWnGuHrRzboIuD5DGmON/story.html |author=Shanahan, Mark |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |date=15 February 2015 |access-date=11 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711120946/https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2015/02/15/education-anniversary-bash-attracts-bill-clinton-other-leaders/OySWnGuHrRzboIuD5DGmON/story.html |archive-date=11 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra shares stage with Bill Clinton |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-shares-stage-with-bill-clinton/story-8hXuqma5H4pcn3kjpWqALL.html |author=Das, Anirban |work=The Hindustan Times |date=15 February 2015 |access-date=11 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711185225/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-shares-stage-with-bill-clinton/story-8hXuqma5H4pcn3kjpWqALL.html |archive-date=11 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> Chopra also lent her voice to a music video of [[John Lennon]]'s "[[Imagine (John Lennon song)|Imagine]]". The video featuring her along with other singers, including [[Katy Perry]], and [[The Black Eyed Peas]] was created as part of a global campaign by [[UNICEF]] to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the [[Convention on the Rights of the Child]].<ref name="The Indian Express">{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-sings-john-lennons-imagine-for-unicef/ |title=Priyanka Chopra Sings John Lennon's 'Imagine' For UNICEF |date=12 November 2014 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=9 December 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215014415/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-sings-john-lennons-imagine-for-unicef/ |archive-date=15 December 2014}}</ref>

Indian prime minister [[Narendra Modi]] selected Chopra as one of his nine nominees called "Navratna" in 2014 for the [[Swachh Bharat Abhiyan]], a national cleanliness campaign by the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{cite web |title='Swachh Bharat': Tendulkar, Priyanka Chopra, Aamir Khan accept PM Modi's 'Clean India' invite |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-10-02/news/54560275_1_clean-india-swachh-bharat-mission-priyanka-chopra |work=The Economic Times |date=2 October 2014 |access-date=2 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150728052006/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-10-02/news/54560275_1_clean-india-swachh-bharat-mission-priyanka-chopra |archive-date=28 July 2015}}</ref> She lent her support to the campaign by working as a [[sanitation worker]] for a day, cleaning and rehabilitating a [[garbage]]-laden neighbourhood in Mumbai, and urged people to maintain the cleanliness.<ref>{{cite web |title=PM Modi lauds Priyanka Chopra's innovative Clean India effort |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pm-narendra-modi-lauds-priyanka-chopras-innovative-swachh-bharat-abhiyaan/1/403490.html |work=India Today |date=24 November 2014 |access-date=2 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150327024832/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pm-narendra-modi-lauds-priyanka-chopras-innovative-swachh-bharat-abhiyaan/1/403490.html |archive-date=27 March 2015}}</ref>

In 2015, she 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.<ref>{{cite web |title='Quantico' Star Priyanka Chopra Teams With PETA to Voice Mechanical Elephant |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/quantico-star-priyanka-chopra-teams-836175 |author=Gardner, Chris |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=3 November 2015 |access-date=2 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224132600/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/quantico-star-priyanka-chopra-teams-836175 |archive-date=24 December 2015}}</ref> Chopra was appointed as the global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in December 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra becomes UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/586374/priyanka-chopra-becomes-unicefs-global.html |work=Deccan Herald |date=13 December 2016 |access-date=13 December 2016}}</ref> In 2017, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' honoured her with the Power of Women award for her philanthropic work with UNICEF and she received the [[Mother Teresa Awards|Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice]] for her contribution towards social causes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra, Octavia Spencer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Patty Jenkins, Kelly Clarkson to Be Honored at Variety's Power of Women |url=https://variety.com/2017/biz/news/variety-power-of-women-los-angeles-2017-1202573581/ |work=Variety |date=26 September 2017 |access-date=1 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031235003/http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/variety-power-of-women-los-angeles-2017-1202573581/ |archive-date=31 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra receives Mother Teresa Memorial award for social justice |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/121217/priyanka-chopra-receives-mother-teresa-memorial-award-for-social-justice.html |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=12 December 2017 |access-date=15 December 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215055243/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/121217/priyanka-chopra-receives-mother-teresa-memorial-award-for-social-justice.html |archive-date=15 December 2017}}</ref> Two years later, Chopra was awarded the [[Danny Kaye|Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award]] by UNICEF for her "philanthropic work and dedication towards the welfare of the society" at the UNICEF Snowflake Ball 2019.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/priyanka-chopra-receives-humanitarian-award-at-unicef-snowflake-ball-2411317.html |title=Priyanka Chopra Receives Humanitarian Award at UNICEF Snowflake Ball |publisher=News18 |date=4 December 2019 |access-date=9 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205140232/https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/priyanka-chopra-receives-humanitarian-award-at-unicef-snowflake-ball-2411317.html |archive-date=5 December 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In December 2019, Chopra teamed-up with the [[United Nations Children's Fund]] and the [[Crocs|Crocs Company]] to donate 50,000 pairs of shoes to deserving school children in the Central American country, [[Belize]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/priyanka-chopra-joins-footwear-brand-to-donate-50000-pairs-of-shoes-to-school-children-in-belize-2428297.html |title=Priyanka Chopra Joins Footwear Brand to Donate 50,000 Pairs of Shoes to School Children in Belize |publisher=News18 |date=18 December 2019 |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref>

In late April 2021, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]], Chopra along with husband [[Nick Jonas|Nick]] opened a fundraiser along with NGO GiveIndia to get donations for oxygen supply, COVID-19 care centers, testing, and vaccination efforts. The fundraiser had achieved [[USD]] 400,000 in the first few days.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Evans |first1=Olivia |title=Priyanka Chopra Is Raising Money for India's Covid Crisis |url=https://www.thecut.com/2021/04/priyanka-chopra-is-raising-money-for-indias-covid-crisis.html |access-date=2 May 2021 |work=The Cut |date=30 April 2021}}</ref><ref name=kevintoo>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra continues to raise money for Covid 19 fundraiser, says it will make a 'huge difference' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/hollywood/priyanka-chopra-continues-raise-money-covid-19-fundraiser-says-it-will-make-huge-difference-722399 |access-date=2 May 2021 |work=Pink Villa |date=2 May 2021 |archive-date=10 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310174033/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/hollywood/priyanka-chopra-continues-raise-money-covid-19-fundraiser-says-it-will-make-huge-difference-722399 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Chopra's brother-in-law [[Kevin Jonas]] also urged his followers to help donate to the fundraiser.<ref name=kevintoo /> By 13 May 2021, the fundraiser had achieved the $1 million landmark and put its newer target at $3 million for COVID-19 relief.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhowal |first1=Tlasa |title=Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas raise $1 million for Covid relief in India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-raise-1-million-for-covid-relief-in-india-1801994-2021-05-13 |access-date=13 May 2021 |work=India Today |date=13 May 2021}}</ref>

== Other work ==
=== Film production and entrepreneurship ===
Chopra set up her production company [[Purple Pebble Pictures]] with an aim to produce small budget films and introduce and promote new talent in the [[Indian film industry]], particularly [[Cinema of India#Regional cinema|regional Indian films]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra wants to promote new talent |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-priyanka-chopra-wants-to-promote-new-talent-2165696 |work=Daily News and Analysis |author=KBR, UPALA |date=14 January 2016 |access-date=28 April 2016}}</ref> Her first [[Marathi cinema|Marathi film]], the 2016 comedy-drama ''[[Ventilator (2016 film)|Ventilator]]'', was a box office success and went on to win three awards at the [[64th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Marathi-Punjabi-films-that-made-a-mark-in-2016/article16944908.ece1 |title=Marathi, Punjabi films that made a mark in 2016 |last=Narayan |first=Hari |date=26 December 2016 |website=[[The Hindu]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227122321/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Marathi-Punjabi-films-that-made-a-mark-in-2016/article16944908.ece1 |archive-date=27 December 2016 |url-status=live |access-date=21 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra's 'Ventilator' bags 3 National Awards |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/priyanka-chopra-s-ventilator-bags-3-national-awards-117040700504_1.html |work=Business Standard |date=7 April 2017 |access-date=7 April 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407234259/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/priyanka-chopra-s-ventilator-bags-3-national-awards-117040700504_1.html |archive-date=7 April 2017}}</ref> She went on to produce several Indian regional language films, including ''[[Pahuna: The Little Visitors]]'' (2018) and ''Paani'' (2019), which won the [[National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation]] at the [[66th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/priyanka-chopra-on-national-award-win-paani-5893710/ |title=Priyanka Chopra on National Award win: Proud to have produced Paani |website=The Indian Express |date=10 August 2021 |access-date=29 January 2021}}</ref>

Chopra started investing in tech companies in 2018 by investing in a coding education startup called Holberton School and the dating and social media app [[Bumble (app)|Bumble]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/03/technology/priyanka-chopra-tech-investor.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003180513/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/03/technology/priyanka-chopra-tech-investor.html |archive-date=3 October 2018 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Priyanka Chopra Is a Tech Investor, Too |last=Griffith |first=Erin |website=The New York Times |date=3 October 2018 |access-date=29 January 2021}}</ref> The Bumble app was launched in India with the help of Chopra in October 2018.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/barrysamaha/2018/10/30/priyanka-chopra-interview-bumble-india-dating-app-whitney-wolfe-herd/?sh=25171f21680b |title=Priyanka Chopra, Whitney Wolfe Herd and Huma Abedin Celebrate the Launch of Bumble India |last=Samaha |first=Barry |website=Forbes |date=30 October 2018 |access-date=29 January 2021}}</ref> In 2021, it was reported that she had invested in the US-based rental marketplace [[Apartment List]].<ref name="startup">{{cite news |url=https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/priyanka-chopra-jonas-makes-another-tech-investment-this-time-in-us-based-rental-marketplace-apartment-list/articleshow/80554158.cms |title=Priyanka Chopra Jonas makes another tech investment – this time in US-based rental marketplace Apartment List |last=Das |first=Sanchita |website=Business Insider India |date=29 January 2021 |access-date=29 January 2021}}</ref> At the [[Startup India]] Prarambh event 2021, Chopra said that "ideas are the currency of the present" and that she was looking forward to further invest in a mix of beauty and tech startups.<ref name="startup" /> The same month, she launched a haircare line called "Anamoly Haircare" which became available exclusively in [[Target Corporation|Target]] stores in the United States on 1 February 2021 and was planned to be available internationally later that year.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.elle.com/beauty/a35353622/priyanka-chopra-anomaly-haircare-line/ |title=Beautiful-Hair-Haver Priyanka Chopra Jonas Is Launching A Haircare Line |last=Yaptangco |first=Ariana |website=Elle |date=29 January 2021 |access-date=29 January 2021}}</ref>

In March 2021, Chopra opened her new restaurant ''Sona'' in [[Manhattan]], featuring haute-couture [[Indian cuisine]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/sona-new-york-priyanka-chopra-jonas-restaurant |title=Priyanka Chopra Jonas's New Indian Restaurant Opens in NYC |author=Andy Wang |publisher=Food & Wine |date=24 March 2021 |access-date=13 May 2021}}</ref>

=== Television presenting and stage performances ===
[[File:IPL 5 pohoto(<span class="ltr">11</span>).jpg|thumb|upright|Chopra performing at the [[2012 Indian Premier League opening ceremony]]|alt=Priyanka Chopra dancing on stage]]
In 2007, Chopra was on the judges' panel of the Miss India pageant. She stated, "Miss India will always remain special. That's where it all started for me. And maybe that's where it would've ended if I hadn't won the crown."<ref name=mi-special>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/MirchMasala/Miss-India-is-special-for-Priyanka/Article1-214555.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712101922/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/MirchMasala/Miss-India-is-special-for-Priyanka/Article1-214555.aspx |archive-date=12 July 2012 |title=Miss India is special for Priyanka |work=Hindustan Times |date=9 April 2007 |url-status=dead |access-date=15 March 2012}}</ref> She also served as a judge at [[Miss World 2009]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Miss+World+will+not+change+the+world:+Priyanka+Chopra/1/74933.html |title=Miss World will not change the world: Priyanka Chopra |work=India Today |date=14 December 2009 |access-date=28 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114044743/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Miss+World+will+not+change+the+world:+Priyanka+Chopra/1/74933.html |archive-date=14 November 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/InterviewsCinema/With-seven-awards-it-s-been-a-fantastic-start-Priyanka-Chopra/Article1-397523.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712035549/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/InterviewsCinema/With-seven-awards-it-s-been-a-fantastic-start-Priyanka-Chopra/Article1-397523.aspx |archive-date=12 July 2012 |title=With seven awards, it's been a 'fantastic' start: Priyanka Chopra |work=Hindustan Times |date=6 April 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=16 March 2012}}</ref> She visited [[Jawans|Jawan]] troops in [[Arunachal Pradesh|Tenga]], in eastern India, for a special episode of the NDTV show ''Jai Jawan'' celebrating the 60th anniversary of India's independence.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/jai-jawan/jai-jawan-with-priyanka-chopra/16141 |title=Jai Jawan with Priyanka Chopra (video) |publisher=NDTV |date=15 August 2007 |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120904132825/http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/jai-jawan/jai-jawan-with-priyanka-chopra/16141 |archive-date=4 September 2012}}</ref>

In 2010, she hosted the third season of the reality show ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi]]'' on the [[Colors (TV channel)|Colors]] channel, taking over from previous host Akshay Kumar.<ref name=toiff>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-24/news-interviews/28285017_1_priyanka-chopra-stunts-fear-factor |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130616021215/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-24/news-interviews/28285017_1_priyanka-chopra-stunts-fear-factor |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 June 2013 |title=Priyanka is Hitler in Brazil |date=24 August 2010 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=7 May 2013}}</ref> According to contestants, in hosting the series, Chopra had "transformed into quite a whip-wielding dictator", relentlessly pushing the contestants to work.<ref name=toiff /> She performed most of her own stunts, adamant to prove that she could rival Akshay Kumar, who had hosted the previous two seasons.<ref name=toiff /> The opening ratings of the show topped those of the two previous seasons.<ref>{{cite news |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |title=Khatron Ke Khiladi 3 TRPs break record |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Khatron-Ke-Khiladi-3-opening-TRP-ratings-breaks-record/Article1-600561.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918001655/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Khatron-Ke-Khiladi-3-opening-TRP-ratings-breaks-record/Article1-600561.aspx |archive-date=18 September 2010 |work=Hindustan Times |date=15 September 2010 |url-status=dead |access-date=28 September 2010}}</ref> The show was praised by critics, and earned her the [[Indian Telly Awards|Indian Telly Award]] for Most Impactful Debut on Television.<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka to leave for Brazil on Aug 15 for Khatron Ke Khiladi |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/jul/190710-Priyanka-Chopra-Brazil-August-15-Khatron-Ke-Khiladi.htm |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=19 July 2010 |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615021927/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/jul/190710-Priyanka-Chopra-Brazil-August-15-Khatron-Ke-Khiladi.htm |archive-date=15 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Tenth Indian Telly Awards |url=http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k10/winners.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016040245/http://tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k10/winners.php |archive-date=16 October 2013 |publisher=[[Indian Telly Awards]] |access-date=5 September 2012}}</ref> In February 2016, Chopra presented the award for [[Academy Award for Best Film Editing|Best Film Editing]] at the [[88th Academy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/oscars-2016-priyanka-chopra-debut-bollywood-friends-fans-congratulate-twitter-kamal-haasan/ |title=Watch: Priyanka Chopra presents the Oscar for Best Film Editing |work=The New Indian Express |date=29 February 2016 |access-date=29 February 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301093540/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/oscars-2016-priyanka-chopra-debut-bollywood-friends-fans-congratulate-twitter-kamal-haasan/ |archive-date=1 March 2016}}</ref>

Chopra has participated in a number of world tours and concerts. She took part in a world concert tour, "Temptations 2004", and performed with other Bollywood actors (including Shah Rukh Khan, [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Rani Mukerji]], Preity Zinta and [[Arjun Rampal]]) in 19 stage shows.<ref>{{cite web |title=Temptation 2004 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/Temptation-2004-imagegallery-events-jdwmFcichfa.html?html=5 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=19 March 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114044716/http://www.sify.com/movies/Temptation-2004-imagegallery-events-jdwmFcichfa.html?html=5 |archive-date=14 November 2012}}</ref> In 2011, she participated (with Shahid Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan) in a concert in [[Durban]], South Africa celebrating 150 years of India–South Africa friendship.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/general/priyanka-chopra-namaste-south-africa-1.742494 |title=Priyanka Chopra: Namaste South Africa |work=[[Gulf News]] |date=8 January 2011 |access-date=13 February 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521025718/http://gulfnews.com/life-style/general/priyanka-chopra-namaste-south-africa-1.742494 |archive-date=21 May 2013}}</ref> In 2012, she performed at [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium]], [[Chennai]] in the [[2012 Indian Premier League opening ceremony|opening ceremony]] of the [[2012 Indian Premier League|fifth season]] of cricket's [[Indian Premier League]] with Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Katy Perry.<ref>{{cite news |author=Datta, Dwaipayan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/ipl-2012-opening-ceremony-ipl-party-begins-with-star-studded-opening-ceremony-as-fans-swoon/articleshow/12524604.cms |title=IPL 2012 Opening Ceremony: IPL party begins with star-studded opening ceremony as fans swoon |work=The Times of India |date=4 April 2012 |access-date=14 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120623074204/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2012/news/IPL-2012-Opening-Ceremony-IPL-party-begins-with-star-studded-opening-ceremony-as-fans-swoon/articleshow/12524604.cms |archive-date=23 June 2012}}</ref> The same year, she performed at [[Dubai Festival City]]'s Ahlan Bollywood Concert with other Bollywood stars such as Salman Khan and [[Sophie Choudry]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Eldemerdash, Nadia |url=http://gulfnews.com/pictures/arts-entertainment/stars-hit-the-stage-at-the-ahlan-bollywood-concert-1.1113630 |title=Stars hit the stage at the Ahlan Bollywood concert |work=Gulf News |date=3 December 2012 |access-date=11 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121209104631/http://gulfnews.com/pictures/arts-entertainment/stars-hit-the-stage-at-the-ahlan-bollywood-concert-1.1113630 |archive-date=9 December 2012}}</ref>

In 2021, Chopra along with her husband [[Nick Jonas]], announced the nominees for the [[93rd Academy Awards]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas steal an Oscar after announcing nominees. See funny pic |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/priyanka-chopra-and-nick-jonas-steal-an-oscar-after-announcing-nominees-see-funny-pic-101615854170746.html |access-date=16 March 2021 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=16 March 2021}}</ref>

=== Writing ===
Chopra began writing an opinion column for the ''Hindustan Times'' in 2009. She wrote a total of 50 columns for the newspaper. She said after her first year of writing: "I'm a private person and never thought that I could express my feelings. But strangely enough, whenever I sat down to write this column, my inner most thoughts came to the fore."<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra turns 50 |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Lifestyle/CelebWatch/Priyanka-Chopra-turns-50/Article1-512840.aspx |work=Hindustan Times |author=Chopra, Priyanka |date=26 February 2010 |access-date=5 September 2012 |archive-date=19 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819000208/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Lifestyle/CelebWatch/Priyanka-Chopra-turns-50/Article1-512840.aspx |url-status=dead}}</ref> In March 2009, she met several readers who had submitted feedback on her weekly column.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hi, it's Priyanka |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Entertainment/Hi-it-s-Priyanka/Article1-388701.aspx |work=Hindustan Times |author=Neha Sharma and Garima Sharma |date=12 March 2009 |access-date=5 September 2012 |archive-date=13 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513065918/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Entertainment/Hi-it-s-Priyanka/Article1-388701.aspx |url-status=dead}}</ref> She continued to write sporadically for newspapers. In August 2012 she wrote a column published in ''[[The Times of India]]'' titled "No woman in Mumbai feels safe any longer", discussing the murder of 25-year-old Pallavi Purkayastha,<ref name="TOI column">{{cite news |title=No woman in Mumbai feels safe any longer: Priyanka Chopra |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/No-woman-in-Mumbai-feels-safe-any-longer-Priyanka-Chopra/articleshow/15545055.cms |work=The Times of India |author=Chopra, Priyanka |date=19 August 2012 |access-date=5 September 2012 |archive-date=2 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150102225605/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/No-woman-in-Mumbai-feels-safe-any-longer-Priyanka-Chopra/articleshow/15545055.cms?referral=PM |url-status=live}}</ref> whom she met while working on ''Don''.<ref name=NDTV-int /> In the article, Chopra expressed her views about the safety of women in cities.<ref name="TOI column" /> In a July 2014 article published in ''[[The Guardian]]'', Chopra criticised [[female genital mutilation]] and [[child marriage]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra: when girls are empowered, we all do better |url=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/poverty-matters/2014/jul/22/priyanka-chopra-girl-summit-female-genital-mutilation-child-marriage |author=Chopra, Priyanka |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=21 July 2014 |access-date=21 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529121433/http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/poverty-matters/2014/jul/22/priyanka-chopra-girl-summit-female-genital-mutilation-child-marriage |archive-date=29 May 2015}}</ref>

Later that year, Chopra wrote an op-ed for ''[[The New York Times]]'' titled "What [[Jane Austen]] Knew" about the importance of education for girls. She praised and quoted [[Nobel Peace Prize]] winners [[Malala Yousafzai]] and [[Kailash Satyarthi]], and described how her desire to help others was triggered when, at 9, she joined her parents while they volunteered their spare time to offer modern health care to the rural poor.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/opinion/priyanka-chopra-on-educating-girls.html?WT.mc_id=D-NYT-MKTG-MOD-28808-12-20-HD&WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_c= |title=What Jane Austen Knew: Priyanka Chopra on Educating Girls |work=[[The New York Times]] |author=Chopra, Priyanka |date=4 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207100214/http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/opinion/priyanka-chopra-on-educating-girls.html |archive-date=7 December 2014 |access-date=30 December 2014 |url-status=live |quote=What had they done wrong? My parents tried to explain as best they could the stigma that surrounded and still surrounds girls in our country. How do you explain that to a 9-year-old? What I took away from the discussion was that the parents we met believed that their sons were better than their daughters. It rankled. I couldn't understand why, but from that moment, I vowed to help those girls as much as I could.}}</ref> In late 2014, Chopra began writing a monthly column, "Pret-a-Priyanka", for ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]''. In an article published in January 2015, she expressed her views on diversity and being a global citizen.<ref>{{cite journal |title='The Girl Next Door Should Look Like the Girl Next Door': Priyanka Chopra on Diversity |url=http://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/news/a26052/priyanka-chopra-on-diversity/ |author=Chopra, Priyanka |journal=Elle |date=16 January 2015 |access-date=21 February 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221200421/http://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/news/a26052/priyanka-chopra-on-diversity/ |archive-date=21 February 2015}}</ref> Released by [[Penguin Random House]], Chopra published her first [[memoir]] titled ''[[Unfinished (book)|Unfinished]]'' on 9 February 2021.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/review-priyanka-chopra-jonas-reveals-private-life-details-75753999 |title=Review: Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals private life details |last=Sprayregen |first=Molly |website=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |date=8 February 2021 |access-date=9 February 2021}}</ref> In a rave review, [[Associated Press]]'s Molly Sprayregen termed the book "deeply open and honest account" and wrote "Chopra Jonas' writing is open, engaging, and full of energy. She writes, it seems, to connect. The experience feels intimate, like Chopra Jonas is exchanging stories with a friend over coffee. Her stories are exceedingly personal, and despite being an international movie star, many of them even feel relatable."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/review-priyanka-chopra-jonas-reveals-private-life-details-75753999 |title=Review: Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals private life details |last=Sprayregen |first=Molly |website=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |date=8 February 2021 |access-date=23 February 2021}}</ref> ''Unfinished'' reached [[The New York Times Best Seller list|''The New York Times'' Best Seller list]] in the United States.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/hardcover-nonfiction/ |title=Hardcover Nonfiction – Best Sellers – Books |website=The New York Times |date=28 February 2021 |access-date=23 February 2021}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
[[File:Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in 2020.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Chopra with her husband Nick Jonas at a [[Holi]] celebration party in Mumbai in 2020]]
Chopra has maintained a strong relationship with her family, including her younger brother, Siddharth, and lives in an apartment on the same floor as her family.<ref name=bday1 /><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 May 2009 |title=Priyanka Chopra's house robbed! |url=http://zeenews.india.com/home/priyanka-chopra-s-house-robbed_530569.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221065044/http://zeenews.india.com/home/priyanka-chopra-s-house-robbed_530569.html |archive-date=21 February 2014 |access-date=3 February 2014 |publisher=Zee News}}</ref> She was especially close to her father, who died in June 2013;<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 June 2013 |title=Priyanka's father, Dr. Ashok Chopra, passes away |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-10/news-interviews/39872189_1_father-dr-ashok-chopra-actress-priyanka-chopra |url-status=dead |access-date=10 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613053203/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-10/news-interviews/39872189_1_father-dr-ashok-chopra-actress-priyanka-chopra |archive-date=13 June 2013}}</ref> in 2012, she got a tattoo reading "Daddy's lil girl" in his handwriting.<ref name=NDTV-int /><ref>{{Cite news |date=5 August 2012 |title='Daddy's Lil Girl' Priyanka Chopra Gets First Tattoo on Wrist |work=International Business Times |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/370428/20120805/priyanka-chopra-tattoo-inked-daddy-hrithik-roshan.htm |url-status=live |access-date=13 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525090700/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/370428/20120805/priyanka-chopra-tattoo-inked-daddy-hrithik-roshan.htm |archive-date=25 May 2013}}</ref> Having not come from a film background, she describes herself as a [[self-made woman]].<ref name="self">{{Cite news |last=Bandyopadhyay, Bohni |date=11 April 2010 |title=I am a self-made woman: Priyanka Chopra |work=The Tribune |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100411/spectrum/main10.htm |access-date=31 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510194538/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100411/spectrum/main10.htm |archive-date=10 May 2013}}</ref> Her mother, a well-established [[gynaecologist]] in [[Bareilly]], gave up her practice to support Chopra as she embarked upon a film career.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mahadevan |first=Sneha |date=13 August 2011 |title=Priyanka Chopra talks about her relationship with younger brother |work=Daily News and Analysis |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_priyanka-chopra-talks-about-her-relationship-with-younger-brother_1575492 |access-date=12 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="familytoi">{{Cite news |last=Gupta |first=Priyanka |date=28 August 2012 |title=I have never felt the need for cosmetic surgery: Priyanka |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-28/news-interviews/33426158_1_amitabh-bachchan-cosmetic-surgery-miss-world |url-status=dead |access-date=11 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510072929/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-28/news-interviews/33426158_1_amitabh-bachchan-cosmetic-surgery-miss-world |archive-date=10 May 2013}}</ref>

A practising [[Hindu]], Chopra performs a [[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]] every morning at a small shrine consisting of various [[murti]]s of Hindu deities in her home, which she even travels with.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Felton |first=Sean |date=24 May 2017 |title=73 Questions With Priyanka Chopra, From Her Purse Must-Haves to Where She Sees Herself in 10 Years |work=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]] |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/priyanka-chopra-73-questions-sings-taylor-swift |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Schulman |first=Alissa |date=24 May 2017 |title=Priyanka Chopra Never Travels Anywhere Without This One Thing |work=[[Architectural Digest]] |url=https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/priyanka-chopra-never-travels-anywhere-without-this-one-thing |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref> Although she is known for her media-friendly attitude, Chopra is publicly reticent about her personal life.<ref name=NDTV-int /> Chopra started dating American singer and actor, [[Nick Jonas]] in May 2018. Jonas proposed to her on 19 July 2018, a day after her birthday in [[Crete, Greece]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Gonzales |first=Erica |date=29 November 2019 |title=Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas: Everything To Know About Their Relationship |magazine=[[Harper's Bazaar]] |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a22575453/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-engaged-relationship-timeline/ |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref> Chopra and Jonas became engaged in August 2018 in a [[Punjabi wedding traditions#Rokka (pre-engagement)|Punjabi Roka ceremony]] in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 August 2018 |title=Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas engaged, see pics from their roka |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/live-updates-priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-engagement-ceremony-begins/story-WEEDdh6qefnfvTFT7DaQmL.html |access-date=18 August 2018}}</ref> In December 2018, the couple married at [[Umaid Bhawan Palace]], Jodhpur in traditional Hindu and Christian ceremonies.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mizoguchi |first=Karen |date=1 December 2018 |title=Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Are Married! |url=https://people.com/tv/nick-jonas-priyanka-chopra-married/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201152744/https://people.com/tv/nick-jonas-priyanka-chopra-married/ |archive-date=1 December 2018 |access-date=1 December 2018 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Melas |first=Chloe |date=3 December 2018 |title=Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are married |work=CNN |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/01/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-married/index.html |access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref> Following the marriage, Chopra legally changed her full name to "Priyanka Chopra Jonas".'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eun Kyung Kim |date=6 February 2019 |title=Priyanka Chopra Jonas explains why she wanted to take Nick's last name |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/priyanka-chopra-jonas-explains-why-she-wanted-take-nick-s-t148166 |access-date=15 January 2020 |website=Today Show NBC}}</ref>''' In January 2022, the couple had their first child, a girl, via [[surrogacy]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 January 2022 |title=Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas welcome baby via surrogacy |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-welcome-baby-via-surrogacy/article38305869.ece |access-date=22 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=11 March 2022 |title=Inside Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's First Month With Their Baby Girl: They 'Love Being New Parents' |url=https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a39407341/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-baby-girl-first-month-update/ |access-date=12 March 2022 |website=ELLE |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Public image ==
Chopra is known in the Indian media and film industry for her professionalism and is popularly referred to by the media and the film industry as "PeeCee", "PC" and "Piggy Chops".<ref>{{cite news |title=Professional to the core |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130616/ttlife1.htm |work=The Tribune |date=16 June 2013 |access-date=20 June 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329231817/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130616/ttlife1.htm |archive-date=29 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Six things you must know about birthday girl Priyanka Chopra |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-i-cant-make-you-love-me-mary-kom-bollywood-hollywood/1/359539.html |work=India Today |date=7 May 2014 |access-date=10 March 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402182602/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-i-cant-make-you-love-me-mary-kom-bollywood-hollywood/1/359539.html |archive-date=2 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The girl on a roll |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/the-girl-on-a-roll/527478/0 |author=Singh, Harneet |work=The Indian Express |date=11 October 2009 |access-date=10 March 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305215419/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/the-girl-on-a-roll/527478/0 |archive-date=5 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka bored of Piggy Chops |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-28/news-interviews/28257294_1_priyanka-chopra-priyanka-fans-piggy-chops |author=Sharma, Smrity |date=28 October 2010 |access-date=14 March 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707222019/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-28/news-interviews/28257294_1_priyanka-chopra-priyanka-fans-piggy-chops |work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=7 July 2012}}</ref> She has had a [[Twitter]] account since January 2009, and is the tenth most followed Indian on the platform.<ref name="peecee" /> In 2012, she was declared the most influential Indian on social-media in a survey conducted by [[Pinstorm]] and in 2015, Chopra appeared in ''[[HuffPost]]''{{'}}s "100 Most Influential Women on Twitter" list, in which she was ranked first among Indians.<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra beats Big B, Sachin Tendulkar |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-04/news-interviews/31281205_1_priyanka-chopra-social-media-sachin-tendulkar |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510060035/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-04/news-interviews/31281205_1_priyanka-chopra-social-media-sachin-tendulkar |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 May 2013 |date=4 April 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=31 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Ridley |first=Louise |title=The 100 Most Influential Women On Twitter |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/06/10/most-influential-women-on-twitter_n_7535120.html?guccounter=1 |work=[[HuffPost]] |date=10 June 2015 |access-date=11 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711120845/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/06/10/most-influential-women-on-twitter_n_7535120.html?guccounter=1 |archive-date=11 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> As of May 2019, she is the most followed Indian woman as well as one of the [[List of most-followed Instagram accounts|most-followed people on Instagram]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities-priyanka-chopra-becomes-first-indian-celebrity-to-reach-40-million-on-instagram-520126 |title=Priyanka Chopra becomes first Indian celebrity to reach 40&nbsp;m on Instagram, extends heartfelt thank you to fans |last=Taneja |first=Parina |publisher=India TV |date=15 May 2019 |access-date=14 March 2020}}</ref>

Remarking upon her role choices, [[CNN-IBN]] described Chopra as a powerful modern actress unafraid of experimenting with roles.<ref name=CNN-powerful>{{cite web |title=Parineeti Chopra: Watch her closely, she'll surprise you! |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/parineeti-chopra-watch-her-closely-shell-surprise-you/379786-8-66.html |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=19 March 2013 |access-date=20 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322025615/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/parineeti-chopra-watch-her-closely-shell-surprise-you/379786-8-66.html |archive-date=22 March 2013}}</ref> Analysing Chopra's career, [[Bollywood Hungama]] noted her constant growth as a performer despite career fluctuations.<ref name="journey1" /><ref name=CNN-powerful /> ''[[The Times of India]]'' called her a "game changer" for changing "the age-old demarcation between a hero and heroine".<ref>{{cite news |title=Birthday girl Priyanka Chopra is India's SHERO! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Birthday-girl-Priyanka-Chopra-is-Indias-SHERO/articleshow/38546955.cms |date=18 July 2014 |work=The Times of India |access-date=7 February 2014}}</ref> In 2012, film critic Subhash K. Jha labelled her "the best actress in the post-Sridevi generation" and listed her character in ''Barfi!'' as being "one of the finest inwardly ravaged characters in Bollywood."<ref>{{cite web |title=Priyanka Chopra In 'BARFI!': One of Bollywood's Finest {{Sic |hide=y|Inwardly|-}}Ravaged Characters |url=http://businessofcinema.com/news/priyanka-chopra-barfi-bollywoods-finest-inwardly-ravaged-characters/50542 |author=Jha, Subhash K. |publisher=Business of Cinema |date=14 September 2012 |access-date=5 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917005733/http://businessofcinema.com/news/priyanka-chopra-barfi-bollywoods-finest-inwardly-ravaged-characters/50542 |archive-date=17 September 2012}}</ref> Chopra has often featured on Rediff.com's annual listing of "Bollywood's Best Actresses", ranking first in 2009, and was featured in their list of "Top 10 Actresses of 2000–2010".<ref name="rediffbest2009" /><ref name=rediff2005>{{cite web |title=Ten Best Bollywood Actresses of 2005 |url=http://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2005/dec/23yend4.htm |work=Rediff.com |date=23 December 2005 |access-date=16 August 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090519203531/http://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2005/dec/23yend4.htm |archive-date=19 May 2009}}<br />{{cite web |title=Powerlist: Top Bollywood Actresses |url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/25sd10.htm |work=Rediff.com |date=25 August 2006 |access-date=26 August 2006 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901085000/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/25sd10.htm |archive-date=1 September 2006}}<br />{{cite web |work=Rediff.com |title=Bollywood's best actresses, 2008 |url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/jan/05slide9-best-actresses-2008.htm |date=5 January 2009 |access-date=29 November 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508224011/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/jan/05slide9-best-actresses-2008.htm |archive-date=8 May 2013}}<br />{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-top-10-bollywood-actresses-of-the-decade/20110105.htm |title=How The Decade Has Treated These Actresses |access-date=14 December 2012 |author=Verma, Sukanya |date=5 January 2011 |work=Rediff.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130112211603/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-top-10-bollywood-actresses-of-the-decade/20110105.htm |archive-date=12 January 2013}}<br />{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-best-actresses-in-hindi-cinema-2014/20141231.htm |title=The Best Actresses in Hindi cinema, 2014 |last=Sen |first=Raja |work=Rediff.com |date=31 December 2014 |access-date=14 March 2020}}<br />{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/sukanya-vermas-best-actresses-of-2015/20151224.htm |title=Sukanya Verma's Best Actresses of 2015 |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |work=Rediff.com |date=24 December 2015 |access-date=14 March 2020}}<br />{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/special/bollywoods-best-actresses-of-2019/20191224.htm |title=Bollywood's Best Actresses of 2019 |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |work=Rediff.com |date=24 December 2019 |access-date=14 March 2020}}</ref>

A high-profile and popular celebrity in India, Chopra is described as a [[sex symbol]] and a style icon.<ref name=bday1 /><ref>{{cite news |title=Top Bollywood sex symbols of all time |url=http://indiatribune.com/top-bollywood-sex-symbols-of-all-time-5/ |work=India Tribune |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923004435/http://indiatribune.com/top-bollywood-sex-symbols-of-all-time-5/ |archive-date=23 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/573705/style-icon-2/ |title=Style icon: Priyanka Chopra |work=The Express Tribune |date=7 July 2013 |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref> Her figure, eyes, lips and looks have been cited by the media as her distinctive physical features.<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra voted most 'kissable' |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/priyanka-chopra-voted-most-kissable/694080/ |work=The Indian Express |date=7 October 2010 |access-date=25 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623231359/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/priyanka-chopra-voted-most-kissable/694080/ |archive-date=23 June 2016}}</ref><ref name=AskMen>{{cite web |title=Top 99 Women of 2012&nbsp;– Why Is Priyanka Chopra No. 70? |url=http://www.askmen.com/specials/2012_top_99/70-priyanka-chopra.html |publisher=[[AskMen]] |access-date=31 August 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120906062142/http://www.askmen.com/specials/2012_top_99/70-priyanka-chopra.html |archive-date=6 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka titled 'Sexiest Eyes' in Victoria's Secret's What is Sexy list |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/priyanka-titled-sexiest-eyes-in-victoria-s-secret-s-what-is-sexy-list-116032600084_1.html |work=Business Standard |date=26 March 2016 |access-date=25 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501175733/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/priyanka-titled-sexiest-eyes-in-victoria-s-secret-s-what-is-sexy-list-116032600084_1.html |archive-date=1 May 2016}}</ref> Designers Falguni and Shane Peacock wrote, "She is comfortable in her own skin and looks ravishing in whatever she wears, be it a bikini, short or long dress or even a [[sari]]."<ref>{{cite news |title=The femme fatales of Bollywood! |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_the-femme-fatales_1389614 |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=30 May 2010 |access-date=31 August 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130124181540/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_the-femme-fatales_1389614 |archive-date=24 January 2013}}</ref> She was named "India's Best-Dressed Woman of the Year" by ''People India'' in 2011.<ref name=bday2 /> She ranks highly on various beauty listings in the world.<ref name="global journey">{{cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/highlights-from-priyanka-chopras-journey-of-turning-into-a-global-star-26500-7.html |title=Highlights from Priyanka Chopra's journey of turning into a global star |last=Deshmukh |first=Ashwini |work=Filmfare |date=8 February 2018 |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref> The UK magazine ''[[Eastern Eye]]'' ranked her first on their list of "World's Sexiest Asian Women" for a record five times (2006, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/20sld1.htm |title=Asia's Sexiest Women 2006 |work=Rediff.com |date=20 September 2006 |access-date=18 September 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208151814/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/20sld1.htm |archive-date=8 February 2012}}<br />{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra tops list of Sexiest Asian Women again |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-tops-list-of-sexiest-asian-women-again/article7971765.ece |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |work=The Hindu |date=10 December 2015 |access-date=25 April 2016}}<br />{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra just became the sexiest woman in Asia |url=https://www.vogue.in/content/priyanka-chopra-deepika-padukone-alia-bhatt-sexy-women-in-asia-bollywood-celebrities/ |author=Joshi, Shamani |work=[[Vogue India]] |date=8 December 2017 |access-date=15 December 2017}}</ref> Chopra also topped the ''[[Maxim (India)|Maxim India]]''{{'}}s Hot 100 list in 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2018.<ref name=bday2 /> In 2017, [[Buzznet]] named her the world's second most beautiful woman after [[Beyoncé]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Top 30 World's Most Beautiful Women of 2017 |url=http://www.buzznet.com/2017/03/top-30-worlds-most-beautiful-women-of-2017/ |publisher=[[Buzznet]] |date=10 March 2017 |access-date=20 April 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170412131626/http://www.buzznet.com/2017/03/top-30-worlds-most-beautiful-women-of-2017/ |archive-date=12 April 2017}}</ref> Chopra was named one of ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' magazine's [[50 Most Beautiful People|Most Beautiful Women in the World]] in 2017 and 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=People's Most Beautiful Of 2017 |url=http://etcanada.com/photos/219054/peoples-most-beautiful-of-2017/#image-219160 |publisher=[[ET Canada]] |date=19 April 2017 |access-date=20 April 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420235200/http://etcanada.com/photos/219054/peoples-most-beautiful-of-2017/ |archive-date=20 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://people.com/celebrity/beautiful-issue-beauties-of-the-year/?slide=7028334#7028334 |title=People Beautiful Issue 2019 |work=People |date=24 April 2019 |access-date=1 March 2020}}</ref>

[[File:Priyanka Chopra's press conference after being conferred with the Padma Shri (<span class="ltr">05</span>).jpg|thumb|left|Chopra at a press conference after being honoured with the [[Padma Shri]] in 2016]]

Chopra has featured on power listings, including ''[[Verve (Indian magazine)|Verve]]''{{'}}s most powerful Indian women (2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, and 2016),<ref>{{cite journal |title=Verve's 50 Power Women 2009 |url=http://www.verveonline.com/74/people/powerlist.shtml |journal=[[Verve (Indian magazine)|Verve]] |volume=17 |issue=6 |date=June 2009 |access-date=5 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404092809/http://verveonline.com/74/people/powerlist.shtml |archive-date=4 April 2013}}<br />{{cite journal |title=Verve's 50 Power Women 2010 |url=http://www.verveonline.com/86/people/powerwomen03.shtml |journal=Verve |volume=18 |issue=6 |date=June 2010 |access-date=5 January 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121219054922/http://www.verveonline.com/86/people/powerwomen03.shtml |archive-date=19 December 2012}}<br />{{cite journal |url=http://www.verveonline.com/121/people/power-rush.shtml |title=Verve's 50 Power Women 2013 |journal=Verve |volume=21 |issue=6 |date=June 2012 |access-date=1 March 2020}}<br />{{cite journal |url=http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/priyanka-chopra |title=Priyanka Chopra's Power Moments |journal=Verve |last=Jahagirdar-Saxena |first=Shraddha |date=10 June 2015 |access-date=1 March 2020}}<br />{{cite journal |url=http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/verve-power-women-2016-priyanka-chopra |title=Power Trendsetter: Priyanka Chopra |journal=Verve |last=Shah |first=Zaral |date=7 July 2016 |access-date=1 March 2020}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]''{{'}}s most powerful Indians (2016 and 2017),<ref>{{cite news |title=The Indian Express power list 2017: Khans to Kangana Ranaut, all Bollywood names in the top 100 most powerful Indians list |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/the-indian-express-power-list-2017-kangana-ranaut-salman-khan-aamir-khan-bollywood-top-100-most-powerful-indians-4591240/ |work=The Indian Express |date=29 March 2018 |access-date=11 July 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912190959/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/the-indian-express-power-list-2017-kangana-ranaut-salman-khan-aamir-khan-bollywood-top-100-most-powerful-indians-4591240/ |archive-date=12 September 2017}}</ref> and ''[[India Today]]''{{'s}} 50 most powerful people in India (2017 and 2018).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20170424-india-today-top-50-powerful-indians-mukesh-ambani-ratan-tata-kumar-mangalam-birla-gautam-adani-anand-mahindra-srk-amitabh-bacchan-986203-2017-04-14 |title=50 power people |work=India Today |date=14 April 2017 |access-date=1 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/high-and-mighty-here-s-india-today-s-list-of-the-most-influential-personalities-of-2018-1219558-2018-04-25/34 |title=High and Mighty: Here's India Today's list of the most influential personalities of 2018 |work=India Today |access-date=1 March 2020}}</ref> After debuting in Hollywood, Chopra appeared in other lists, including ''[[People (magazine)|People]]''{{'s}} [[People (magazine)#Most Intriguing People of the Year|Most Intriguing People of the Year]] (2015),<ref>{{cite web |title=PEOPLE's 25 Most Intriguing People of the Year |url=http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20968563_20972629_30426202,00.html#30425536 |work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=11 December 2015 |access-date=24 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516041746/http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0%2C%2C20968563_20972629_30426202%2C00.html |archive-date=16 May 2016}}</ref> ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]''{{'s}} [[Time 100|100 Most Influential People in the World]] (2016),<ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra: The World's 100 Most Influential People |url=http://time.com/4299686/priyanka-chopra-2016-time-100/?xid=homepage |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |date=21 April 2016 |access-date=21 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714131027/http://time.com/4299686/priyanka-chopra-2016-time-100/?xid=homepage |archive-date=14 July 2016}}</ref> ''[[Forbes]]''{{'}} [[Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women|World's 100 Most Powerful Women]] (2017 and 2018),<ref>{{cite web |title=The World's 100 Most Powerful Women 2017 |url=https://www.forbes.com/power-women/list/#tab:overall |work=Forbes |access-date=1 November 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920073036/https://www.forbes.com/power-women/list/#tab:overall |archive-date=20 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=From Beyonce To Shonda Rhimes, The Most Powerful Women In Entertainment 2018 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2018/12/04/from-beyonce-to-shonda-rhimes-the-most-powerful-women-in-entertainment-2018/#59863cda1110 |author=Robehmed, Natalie |work=Forbes |date=4 December 2018 |access-date=6 December 2018}}</ref> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''{{'s}} 500 most influential business leaders (2017 and 2018),<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-salman-khan-feature-in-varietys-500-most-influential-people-in-entertainment-4235679.html |title=Priyanka Chopra, Salman Khan feature in Variety's 500 most influential people in entertainment |publisher=Firstpost |date=30 November 2017 |access-date=1 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra among Variety's top 500 leaders shaping global entertainment industry |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-priyanka-chopra-variety-top-500-leaders-5270096/ |work=The Indian Express |date=22 July 2018 |access-date=31 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723110956/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-priyanka-chopra-variety-top-500-leaders-5270096/ |archive-date=23 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[USA Today]]''{{'s}} 50 most powerful women in entertainment (2019).<ref>{{cite news |date=19 March 2019 |title=Priyanka Chopra in US most powerful women list; joins Oprah, Meryl Streep |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/priyanka-chopra-in-us-most-powerful-women-list-joins-oprah-meryl-streep/articleshow/68477184.cms?from=mdr |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref> The market research firm [[YouGov]] named her the world's twelfth and fourteenth most-admired woman in 2018 and 2019, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://yougov.co.uk/news/2018/04/11/worlds-most-admired-2018/ |title=World's most admired 2018 |publisher=[[YouGov]] |access-date=28 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141722/https://yougov.co.uk/news/2018/04/11/worlds-most-admired-2018/ |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://today.yougov.com/topics/international/articles-reports/2019/07/18/2019-worlds-most-admired |title=Michelle Obama is the world's most admired woman |last=Smith |first=Matthew |publisher=YouGov |date=18 July 2019 |access-date=1 March 2020}}</ref>

Chopra is also one of the highest-paid Indian celebrities.<ref name=bday1 /><ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka becomes highest paid actress |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Priyanka-becomes-highest-paid-actress/Article1-840519.aspx |work=Hindustan Times |date=14 April 2012 |access-date=10 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414224342/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Priyanka-becomes-highest-paid-actress/Article1-840519.aspx |archive-date=14 April 2012}}</ref> She has featured in the [[Forbes India|Indian edition]] of "[[Celebrity 100]]" every year since its inception in 2012, ranking under top fifteen each year except 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.forbesindia.com/celebprofile2016/priyanka-chopra/1587/15 |title=Priyanka Chopra |work=[[Forbes India]] |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.forbesindia.com/celebprofile2019/priyanka-chopra-jonas/1819/27 |title=Priyanka Chopra Jonas |work=Forbes India |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref> Chopra ranked as the highest earning Indian female celebrity in 2016 and 2017 with respective earnings of {{INRConvert|760|m}} and {{INRConvert|680|m}}, peaking at the seventh position in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2016-celebrity-100/1587/1 |title=2016 Celebrity 100 |work=Forbes India |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2017-celebrity-100/1665/1 |title=2017 Celebrity 100 |work=Forbes India |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref> The global edition of ''Forbes'' named her the world's eighth-highest-paid TV actress both years.<ref>{{cite news |title=The World's Highest-Paid TV Actresses 2016: Sofia Vergara Stays The Queen Of The Small Screen With $43 Million |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2016/09/14/the-worlds-highest-paid-tv-actresses-2016-sofia-vergara-stays-the-queen-of-the-small-screen-with-43-million/#447301c26a7f |work=[[Forbes]] |author=Berg, Madeline |date=14 September 2016 |access-date=14 September 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914161153/http://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2016/09/14/the-worlds-highest-paid-tv-actresses-2016-sofia-vergara-stays-the-queen-of-the-small-screen-with-43-million/ |archive-date=14 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2017/09/26/the-worlds-highest-paid-tv-actresses-2017-sofia-vergara-leads-with-41-5-million-total-2/#81265985b0e8 |title=The World's Highest-Paid TV Actresses 2017: Sofia Vergara Leads With $41.5 Million |last=Berg |first=Madeline |work=Forbes |date=26 September 2017 |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref> Chopra is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products.<ref name=bday1 /><ref name="global journey" /> She ranked second in the list of [[brand ambassador]]s of 2008 (after Shah Rukh Khan) in a survey conducted by [[TAM Media Research|TAM AdEx]].<ref name=queen>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/priyanka-chopra-queen-of-endorsements-in-2008/84982-8.html |title=Priyanka Chopra queen of endorsements in 2008 |publisher=CNN-IBN |date=10 February 2009 |access-date=17 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114044818/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/priyanka-chopra-queen-of-endorsements-in-2008/84982-8.html |archive-date=14 November 2012}}</ref> The following year, she topped their list, becoming the first woman in India to do so.<ref name="peecee" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Priyanka Chopra is queen of endorsements; dethrones Khans & Bachchans |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/priyanka-chopra-is-queen-of-endorsements-dethrones-khans-amp-bachchans/articleshow/5346264.cms |author=Bhushan, Ratna |work=The Economic Times |date=17 December 2009 |access-date=10 April 2016}}</ref> Chopra has represented many brands, including [[TAG Heuer]], [[Pepsi]], [[Nikon]], [[Nokia]], [[Garnier]] and [[Nestlé]]; she was the first female representative of [[Hero Honda]].<ref name="peecee" /><ref name="Dataquest: DQ.">{{cite book |title=Dataquest: DQ. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qF4TAQAAMAAJ |year=2008 |publisher=Cyber Media (India) |page=115 |access-date=3 January 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105072334/http://books.google.com/books?id=qF4TAQAAMAAJ |archive-date=5 January 2014}}</ref> In 2016, Chopra became the first Indian woman to represent [[Pantene]] as its global brand ambassador.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/advertising/priyanka-chopra-becomes-pantenes-global-brand-ambassador/56140572 |title=Priyanka Chopra becomes Pantene's global brand ambassador |work=The Economic Times |date=23 December 2016 |access-date=1 March 2020}}</ref> In 2017, ''Forbes'' reported that Chopra earned at least $1 million per endorsement deal.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2017/08/30/how-bollywood-crossover-priyanka-chopra-made-10-million-last-year/#6ac8a1a61dc4 |title=How Bollywood Crossover Star Priyanka Chopra Made $10 Million Last Year |last=Berg |first=Madeline |work=Forbes |date=30 August 2017 |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref> In 2020, Chopra was one among several Bollywood actors who were criticised on social media for posting Instagram messages showing solidarity with the [[Black Lives Matter]] movement, despite their previous work advertising skin-lightening products which perpetuate colorism.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/life/bollywood-stars-called-out-double-standards-black-lives-matter/ |title=Bollywood Stars Called Out For Double Standards Over Black Lives Matter |last=Suresh |first=Sanjeeva |magazine=Harper's Bazaar |date=8 June 2020 |access-date=2 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last1=Arora |first1=Priya |last2=Maheshwari |first2=Sapna |date=25 June 2020 |title=Criticism of Skin Lighteners Brings Retreat by Unilever and Johnson & Johnson |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/25/business/unilever-jj-skin-care-lightening.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626011001/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/25/business/unilever-jj-skin-care-lightening.html |archive-date=26 June 2020 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=1 July 2020 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In the past Chopra has expressed regret for promoting such products.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/when-priyanka-chopra-explained-why-she-stopped-endorsing-fairness-products-i-felt-really-bad-about-it/story-CDlUu0jgtMiSeIVHUKEyUO.html |title=When Priyanka Chopra explained why she stopped endorsing fairness products: 'I felt really bad about it' |work=Hindustan Times |date=8 June 2020 |access-date=2 August 2020}}</ref>

Chopra and three other Bollywood actors (Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Hrithik Roshan) had their likenesses made into a series of miniature dolls for U.S. toy manufacturer [[Hasbro]] and the UK-based Bollywood Legends Corporation.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dollywood Stars |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2006-09-10/news/27455458_1_bollywood-movies-uk-market-bollywood-stars |work=The Economic Times |author=Banerjee, Rajiv |date=10 September 2006 |access-date=7 September 2012}}</ref> In 2009, 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.<ref name=bday1 /> [[Madame Tussauds]] museum installed four wax sculptures of her in 2019 at four locations, including [[Madame Tussauds New York|New York]], [[Madame Tussauds London|London]], [[Madame Tussauds Sydney|Sydney]], and a traveling exhibit between several Asian cities, making her the first Indian actor to have wax statues in four Madame Tussauds museums.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vogue.in/news/content/priyanka-chopra-only-bollywood-actor-to-have-four-wax-statues-madame-tussauds-london |title=Priyanka Chopra has 4 wax statues at Madame Tussauds and it's pretty epic |last=Sunny |first=Shweta |work=19 June 2019 |date=19 June 2019 |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref> In 2013, she became the first Indian model to represent [[Guess (clothing)|Guess]], whose CEO [[Paul Marciano]] called her "the young [[Sophia Loren]]".<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG10411763/Priyanka-Chopra-becomes-the-first-Indian-Guess-girl.html |title=Priyanka Chopra becomes the first Indian Guess girl |last=Sowray |first=Bibby |date=30 October 2013 |work=[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]] |access-date=10 March 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180310050259/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG10411763/Priyanka-Chopra-becomes-the-first-Indian-Guess-girl.html |archive-date=10 March 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite web |title=WOW: Priyanka Chopra's life is now in school books! |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/wow-priyanka-chopra-s-life-is-now-in-school-books_134821.htm |publisher=Zee News |date=20 May 2013 |access-date=20 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607161640/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/wow-priyanka-chopra-s-life-is-now-in-school-books_134821.htm |archive-date=7 June 2013}}</ref> Three unauthorised biographies of her have been published: Indu Prabhu's ''Priyanka Chopra: Road To Destiny'' (2016), Aseem Chhabra's ''Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story of a Global Bollywood Star'' (2018) and Bharathi S. Pradhan's ''Priyanka Chopra: The Dark Horse'' (2018).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/book-review-priyanka-chopra-road-destiny/ |title=Book Review: Priyanka Chopra – Road To Destiny |date=29 June 2016 |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=30 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2018/06/20/why-priyanka-chopra-deserves-book-others-and-her-own.html |title=Why Priyanka Chopra deserves a book, by others and her own |last=Bhura |first=Sneha |work=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]] |date=20 June 2018 |access-date=9 March 2020}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Priyanka Chopra}}
Chopra has won a [[National Film Award for Best Actress]] for ''Fashion'' (2008) and five Filmfare Awards: [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] for ''Andaaz'' (2003), [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role|Best Performance in a Negative Role]] for ''Aitraaz'' (2004), [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] for ''Fashion'' (2008), [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress|Critics Award for Best Actress]] for ''7 Khoon Maaf'' (2011), and [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] for ''Bajirao Mastani'' (2015).<ref name="awards" /><ref name=nat /><ref name="Filmfare2016" /> She has also won two [[People's Choice Awards]]: "Favourite Actress In A New TV Series", and "Favorite Dramatic TV Actress" for ''Quantico''.<ref name="peoples1" /><ref name="peoples2" /> She is the first South Asian actress to win a People's Choice Award.<ref name="peoples1" /> In 2016, she was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], the [[Indian honours system|fourth highest civilian]] award, by the Government of India for her contribution to arts<ref>{{cite news |title=Rajinikanth, Sania, Priyanka Chopra honoured with Padma awards |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-sania-priyanka-chopra-honoured-with-padma-awards/article8466539.ece |author=Press Trust of India |work=The Hindu |date=12 April 2016 |access-date=12 April 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202104019/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-sania-priyanka-chopra-honoured-with-padma-awards/article8466539.ece |archive-date=2 February 2017}}</ref> and was honored as one of the [[100 Women (BBC)|BBC 100 Women]] in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BBC 100 Women 2022: Who is on the list this year? |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-75af095e-21f7-41b0-9c5f-a96a5e0615c1 |access-date=2022-12-10 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Books ==
* {{cite book |last=Chopra Jonas |first=Priyanka |title=Unfinished |date=9 February 2021 |publisher=[[Penguin Random House]] |location=New York |isbn=978-1-984819-21-5 |title-link=Unfinished (book)}}

== See also ==
* [[Indians in the New York City metropolitan region]]
* [[List of Priyanka Chopra performances]]

== Explanatory notes ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
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