Priyanka Chopra

Chopra's career is marked by versatility across genres and languages. She starred in top-grossing productions like Krrish and Don (both 2006), and earned a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a troubled model in Fashion (2008). Her filmography includes critical successes such as Kaminey (2009), 7 Khoon Maaf (2011), Barfi! (2012), Mary Kom (2014), and Bajirao Mastani (2015). From 2015 to 2018, she headlined the ABC thriller series Quantico, becoming the first South Asian to lead an American network drama. In 2023, she starred in the Amazon Prime series Citadel as Nadia Sinh. Her Hollywood work includes Baywatch (2017), Isn't It Romantic (2019), The White Tiger (2021), and The Matrix Resurrections (2021). Beyond acting, she founded the production company Purple Pebble Pictures in 2015, producing films like the Marathi Ventilator (2016) and The Sky Is Pink (2019). She has also released three singles and authored the memoir Unfinished (2021), a New York Times bestseller.

Chopra's influence extends into business and philanthropy. Her ventures include tech investments, a haircare brand, a restaurant, and a homeware line. She is an outspoken advocate for gender equality and women's rights, and has worked with UNICEF since 2006, serving as a Goodwill Ambassador for child rights. Her foundation supports health and education for underprivileged Indian children. She is married to American singer Nick Jonas, and the couple has one daughter. On Instagram, she is the most followed Indian actress, with over 94 million followers. She serves as chairperson of the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image.