Priyanka Chopra Net Worth

Priyanka Chopra's Quotes

• "I fail to understand why people would think I got a raw deal out of Krrish (2006), considering I was present all through the film, from the beginning till the end. And I don't know where people get off really. 'Krissh' has done a business of Rupees 150 crores. It's popular and is almost giving 'Superman' a run for its money, so what more convincing is required to get the point across? I'm very happy with the response I got fro the film. I'm happy with my role. I've learnt that you can't always please everyone in any case. And 'Krissh' is my moment of success; I will not allow anyone to take that away from me." (Stardust magazine, September 2006)
• When I became Miss World, I couldn't believe I had won it. I used to sleep with my crown because I was scared someone would steal it. In a minute the world changed for me. (July 2007)
• I'm lucky. I don't know whether I'm deserving or not. All I know is that I work damn hard for everything. And God helps those who help themselves. Every day is like an exam. I believe destiny and hard work go hand in hand. I was studying to be an engineer when my mom and my brother sent my pictures for the Miss India contest. I didn't even know about it. If that isn't destiny, what is? (July 2007)
• Most outsiders look at the film world as something glamorous. But no one sees the hard work that goes into it. I haven't taken a holiday in the last four years. I'm working 25 hours a day. There's no time to sleep or to eat. (July 2007)
• When asked what sets her apart from other actresses: "I don't come from a film background. I haven't learned anything about films or film-making. But I have a thirst to know everything about my profession. I want to learn about cinematography, about editing, about music recordings, about post-production. So when people in the know talk, I willingly listen. Also, I'm not scared of working 20 hours a day."

Interesting Facts about Priyanka Chopra

1. Winner of the Miss India and Miss World beauty pageants in 2000.
2. Daughter of Capt. Dr. Ashok Chopra and wife Dr. Madhu Akhouri, both Military Doctors, paternal granddaughter of Kasturi Lal Chopra and wife Champa Wat and maternal granddaughter of Manohar Kishan Akhouri, Congress of India Veteran, and wife Madhu Jyotsna, born Mary John Kavalappara, Member of the Bihar Assembly, and is of Punjabi, Malayali and Bihari descent.
3. Achievements: she is the only Indian in the USA to have been selected at the state level for the National Opus Honor Choir, extensive charity work back in India and the USA, and joined the CAF and CII in their literacy program and is their ambassador. Member of the support group for the Thalassemic children in U.P., India, participated in the adult education awareness program with the non-governmental organizations in the peripheral areas of Bareilly, joined the Indian Government-sponsored Polio Eradication Program as a volunteer. Raised funds for the destitute in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, by participating in a church program.
4. While shooting the song "Do Me A Favor, Let's Play Holi" in the movie Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005), she stepped on a live wire and received a shock. She was hospitalized for a day.
5. Did her schooling from La Martinière in Lucknow. She completed tenth grade in Boston and wanted to become a software engineer or a criminal psychologist.
6. Her father Ashok Chopra, who also manages her career, was diagnosed with a tumor in his liver. He had to undergo a complicated emergency surgery.
7. Turned down the lead in Umrao Jaan (2006) to work in Bluffmaster! (2005).
8. Listed as number 2 of 'Top Bollywood Actresses' of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25-2006)
9. Turned down a part in London Dreams (2009) because she could not provide the shooting dates as she was busy with other films.
10. Listed #1 by UK magazine Eastern Eye one of "Asia's Sexiest Women" (Sept/2006).
11. Appeared on the cover of the premiere issue of Maxim magazine, Indian version, released in 2006.
12. Cousin of Parineeti Chopra.
13. Cousin of actress Meera Chopra.
14. Cousin of actress Mannara Chopra (aka Barbie Handa).
15. Priyanka Chopra is the first actress to win Filmfare Awards in five different categories.
16. Her favorite movies are Jerry Maguire (1996), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Pretty Woman (1990) and A Walk in the Clouds (1995).
17. The first film, she ever signed, was titled "Good Night Princess", directed by actor/director Atlee Brar. This was in the year 2000, before she became Miss World. She shot the film for a month, before becoming Miss World. After she became Miss World, she continued to shoot for the film. It was based on the life of Priyanka Gandhi and it was a Hindi/English film. Her co stars were Pooja Batra and Rahul Dev. The film was finally shelved due to the producers not having any funds to complete the film.
18. Signed Aziz Mirza film, opposite son Haroon A. Mirza. This was in 2001. The film was to be produced by Nimbus. The film got shelved.
19. In 2006, a toy company in England created a fashion doll based on Priyanka Chopra's name and image. It was part of the "Bollywood Legend" series which also included stars Hrithik Roshani, Shah Rukh Khan, and Kajol. The dolls are now considered rare collectors items.
20. In 2015, Priyanka made history as the first Bollywood actress to get a leading role in a prime-time American TV-show, Quantico (2015).