Profile:
Name: Priyanka Chopra
Date Of Birth: 18 July 1982
Place Of Birth: Jamshedpur, Bihar, India
Occupation: Actress, model, singer-songwriter
Height: 5′ 7¼” (1.71 m)
Biography:
Priyanka Chopra is an Indian actress, singer-songwriter and former Miss World. Before starting her acting career, she worked as a model and gained fame after winning the Miss World title in 2000. She is often referred to by the nickname “Piggy Chops”, which was given to her by co-stars on the set of the film Bluffmaster! During her career, Chopra has received a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards, among seven nominations. In addition to movie acting, Chopra is a trained western classical singer. She signed a worldwide recording agreement with Universal Music and Desi Hits to record and release her first music album. The first single is expected to be released in August/September 2012.
Priyanka Chopra young photo
Early life and background:
Chopra was born in Jamshedpur, Bihar, to Ashok Chopra and Madhu Akhauri, both physicians by profession in the Indian Army. She spent 7 years in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh; Newton, Massachusetts; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her father hails from a family of Punjabi origin, settled in Ambala district in the state of Haryana and her mother, from a Bihari Kayastha family settled in Jamshedpur. She also has a brother, Siddharth, who is seven years younger than her. Her cousin Parineeti Chopra is also an actress. Chopra studied at La Martiniere Girls’ School in Lucknow as a young girl. She subsequently re-located to the U.S. where she studied in Newton North High School in Newton, Massachusetts and then in John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She returned to India and finished her high school at Army Public School in Bareilly. She registered for her college studies at Jai Hind College in Mumbai.
Acting career:
Debut and breakthrough (2002–03):
Priyanka Chopra made her debut in the 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan playing the role of Priya, the love interest of the protagonist in the film played by Vijay. The film was praised for its wit, although the depth of Chopra’s character was seen as lacking. Chopra also sang playback in the film, singing “Ullathai Killadhe” along with Vijay. In 2003, she appeared in her first Bollywood film, opposite Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta in the Anil Sharma film The Hero: Love Story of a Spy. She played a supporting role as a doctor named Shaheen in the film that The New York Times described as “ripping its text from the seething border tensions between India and Pakistan, spicing its conflict with hot-tempered religious zealots bent on nuclear havoc”. Later that year she appeared in Raj Kanwar’s Andaaz, playing the character of Jiya who falls in love with Raj Malhotra, played by Akshay Kumar. The film was a success at the box office, earning her a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award and a nomination for Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.
Initial success and professional setbacks (2004–08):
Her next few films released in 2004 Plan opposite Sanjay Dutt, Kismat opposite Bobby Deol and Asambhav opposite Arjun Rampal performed poorly at the box office. Later that year she appeared in David Dhawan’s romantic comedy Mujhse Shaadi Karogi playing the role of a young fashion designer Rani along with Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. The film turned out to be the third-highest grossing film of that year. She next starred in Abbas-Mustan’s thriller Aitraaz alongside Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor. It was her first negative role and her performance was critically acclaimed. She earned a Filmfare Best Villain Award, becoming the second and last female actor to win the award after Kajol. The film is undoubtedly a triumph for Priyanka Chopra. With half a smile, a twitch of her lip and a movement of her eyebrow she seems to slip into her man-eater’s role with captivating ease”. Taran Adarsh wrote, “AITRAAZ belongs to Priyanka Chopra completely. No two opinions on that! Be it her first appearance or the sequence when she openly asks Akshay for sexual favours or the sequence with Kareena, Priyanka gets an opportunity to bear her claws and she does it with complete understanding of the character. She sneaks her way through the role like an expert, drawing audience hatred the way a magnet collects iron filings.”
In 2005, she starred in six films. Four of them, Blackmail, Karam, Yakeen and Barsaat failed to do well. However, her performance in Yakeen garnered mostly good reviews from critics. Her other two 2005 releases, Waqt: The Race Against Time and Bluffmaster! were moderately successful at the box office. “Chopra has little to do. But she does it with eye-catching aplomb.” In 2006, Chopra starred in Rakesh Roshan’s Krrish which was a sequel to the 2004 sci-fi film Koi… Mil Gaya. She shared the screen with Hrithik Roshan and Rekha. The film was declared a blockbuster and was one of the highest grossing films of the year. She also appeared in Aap Ki Khatir opposite Akshaye Khanna and Dino Morea. She was cast to play Roma, a role which was played by Zeenat Aman in the original movie. Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra underwent special martial arts training for their roles in the movie and both performed their own stunts. In 2007, she appeared in Nikhil Advani’s ensemble piece Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love. Despite a promising opening, the movie was a financial failure. Chopra received mixed to negative reviews for her performance in the film. Her next release, the much-delayed Big Brother, also underperformed at the box-office. In 2008, Chopra acted in six films. Her first four films, Love Story 2050, God Tussi Great Ho, Chamku and Drona, were critically and commercially unsuccessful. CStill, she was noted for her physical performance in Drona. The Times of India criticNikhat Kazmi wrote, “Priyanka Chopra kicks butt like never before.”
Krrish movie still
Fashion and recent work (2008–present):
After a series of flops, Chopra was cast in Madhur Bhandarkar’s Fashion (2008) for the lead role of Meghna Mathur. Her performance in the film was appreciated and earned her several awards for Best Actress including the National Film Award for Best Actress, as well as the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Subhash K Jha said of her performance, “Her transformation from the bubbly Chandigarh girl to the super-ambitious supermodel, who dumps her boyfriend and conscience to pursue her dreams, is achieved with a gentle subtlety and bridled passion. This is Priyanka’s coming-of-age film. She looks like a zillion bucks. And acts like a woman who connects with the darkest, most desperate human emotions without wallowing in them.” Rajeev Masand wrote, “Chopra turns in a respectable performance, one that will inevitably go down as her best.” The film became a major turning point in her career. Chopra’s final release of the year was Tarun Mansukhani’s romantic comedy Dostana alongside Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham. The film explores the story of two men who pretend to be gay, so that they can rent an apartment from an older lady. Both the men fall in love with the same girl, their roommate, but are unable to express their feelings because she is related to the old landlady. The film was a financial success and went on to become the eight-highest grossing film at the Indian box office in 2008. Chopra received positive reviews for her performance. Khalid Mohamed wrote, “Priyanka Chopra is in form, pretty convincing as a working woman who’s trying to deal with professional pressures.” She was also praised for her overall look in the film.
In 2009, she appeared in Vishal Bhardwaj’s caper thriller Kaminey alongside Shahid Kapoor, playing the role of a feisty Marathi girl named Sweety. Anupama Chopra wrote, “Sweety is this year’s most exciting heroine after Paro in Dev D, and Priyanka plays her with aplomb.” Her work in the film brought her several awards and nominations including a Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination and a second consecutive Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She subsequently appeared in Ashutosh Gowariker’s romantic comedy What’s Your Raashee?, a film which made Chopra the first actress in cinema history to portray 12 distinct characters in one film. She was reportedly being considered for inclusion in the upcoming edition of Guinness World Records for this feat. Priyanka gives soul to all the 12 characters she plays. In the climactic song, she brings all of them together, quirks and mannerisms all on display in one unified flow of feelings and body-language. The actress achieves individuality for all her characters while giving the plot a homogenous flow.” In 2010, Chopra appeared in Jugal Hansraj’s Pyaar Impossible! opposite Uday Chopra where she portrayed the role of a college beauty who eventually falls in love with a geek. Chopra’s first release of 2011 was Vishal Bhardwaj’s black comedy 7 Khoon Maaf, in which she portrayed the role of Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes, an Anglo-Indian woman who murders her seven husbands in an unending quest for love. The film was a commercial failure and received mixed response from the critics, however her performance received good reviews. Mayank Shekhar wrote, “For Priyanka Chopra, who plays the Anglo-Indian protagonist, this is unquestionably a role of a lifetime. She has you by the eyeballs.” and Nikhat Kazmi from The Times of India noted, “7 Khoon Maaf would undoubtedly end up as a milestone in Priyanka Chopra’s career graph. The actor displays exquisite command over a complex character that is definitely a first in Indian cinema. She renders a subtle and restrained portrayal of a lonely and wronged woman who wanted love and only love from life.”
Her next release was Farhan Akhtar’s Don 2 alongside Shahrukh Khan, in which she reprised her role of Roma. The film was a sequel to the 2006 action thriller Don. Upon release, while Indian critics gave positive to mixed reviews, overseas film critics praised it. Chopra’s performance received positive feedback from the overseas critics with the reviewer from The Express Tribune writing, “Priyanka Chopra pulls of her role with aplomb and 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 realisation that she may be the first proper female action hero in Bollywood. I wouldn’t be surprised if her next venture is as the next Lara Croft or the fourth Charlie’s Angel.” A review carried by Divanee South Asian News mentioned, “Chopra surprises with a Lara Croft-esque demeanor. It is so refreshing to finally see a female character kick ass and take names in a Hindi film. The actress can easily add this to her growing repertoire, alongside “Fashion”, “Kaminey” and “7 Khoon Maaf”.” The film was a major success in India and a blockbuster overseas. It went on to break multiple box-office records in India and overseas, including highest opening day grosser ever on a non-holiday Friday and the highest grossing Bollywood movie overseas in 2011.
In early 2012, Chopra became the first Bollywood actor to be signed by Creative Artists Agency, a prominent entertainment and sports agency headquartered in Los Angeles. The agency will handle her acting career in Hollywood. Her first release of the year was Karan Johar’s Agneepath alongside Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt and Rishi Kapoor. The film was a remake of the 1990 classic of the same name. Upon release, the film broke the highest opening day collections record and became a critical and commercial success. Her performance in the film was appreciated by most critics. Sonia Chopra of Sify wrote, “Priyanka delivers a superb performance easily slipping in-and-out of the layered characters with dexterity.” Taran Adarsh commented, “As the spirited Aradhana of 1910, the dazzling movie star Rukhsar of 1960 or the joyful Radha of 2012, Priyanka is a complete livewire in each of the acts. As of June 2012, Chopra is set to star in Anurag Basu’s Barfi! alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Ileana D’Cruz, in which she portrays the character of an autistic woman. In an effort to get into the skin of the character, she had to visit and spend time with autistic people. The movie is scheduled for release in September 2012. She is currently filming Krrish 3 alongside Hrithik Roshan, Vivek Oberoi and Kangna Ranaut in which she is respring her role of Priya. The film is a sequel to the 2006 superhero film Krrish. She has also signed Apoorva Lakhia’s Zanjeer opposite southern superstar Ram Charan Teja who is making his Bollywood debut. It is a remake of the Hindi 1973 film of the same name.
Beauty pageants:
Chopra entered the world of beauty pageants when her mother sent in pictures of her for the Femina Miss India contest without her knowledge. When she got called to participate, she was encouraged by her father, and entered. She came in second place at the Femina Miss India 2000 competition, behind Lara Dutta and ahead of Dia Mirza, winning the Femina Miss India World title. She was subsequently sent to the Miss World pageant, where she was crowned Miss World 2000, along with Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty – Asia & Oceania. She impressed the judges with her effortless speech on behalf of humanity and charity, as she expressed admiration of Mother Teresa. In the same year, her Miss India co-winners Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza, won the Miss Universe and Miss Asia Pacific crowns respectively, in a rare triple victory for one country. When Chopra won the Miss World crown, she became the fifth Indian woman to win the title, and the fourth Indian woman to win in a span of seven years. In 2007, Chopra returned to the Miss India pageant as a judge for the first time. 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.” She came back again to Miss India in 2009 as a performer, and also became a judge at Miss World 2009.
TV career:
Priyanka became a TV show host for a reality show with Colors’ which was titled Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi (in Level 3). Akshay kumar (actor) has hosted the previous 2 seasons for this reality show and was replaced by Priyanka in the 3rd season. The show was premiered on the 6th of September in 2010 and it beat all opening ratings for the previous 2 seasons.
Priyanka Chopra attends to Launches new LUX
Music career:
Priyanka is a trained classical western singer. In the year 2011(August), Priyanka signed an international recording contract with Universal Music and Desi Hits. She wishes to release her 1st music album with them. This album is to be released with Desi Hits in North America through the Interscope Records. In all other worldwide markets it will be released through UK’s Island Records. Troy Carter, who is the chief executive official of the Atom Factory will be managing Priyanka’s music career. The album will include around 10 pop songs and shall release globally, sometime around 2012. Currently, Chopra is busy writing & recording this album in English
Humanitarian work:
Chopra supports various charities including NDTV’s Greenathon, an initiative to make people go eco-friendly and look into lack of electricity in multiple rural villages. In February 2005, Chopra participated in the HELP! Telethon Concert to help raise money for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake with other Bollywood stars. In 2006, An auction on eBay India, the online auction house, opened bids to help the auction winner spend a day with Chopra. In 2007, she visited the historic Tenga, an important location for the 1960 Indo-China war to boost the morale of the jawan troops for a special episode on the NDTV show, Jai Jawan. In 2009, Chopra shot a documentary for an organization, Alert India, to spread awareness about leprosy. Later, the documentary was presented at a charity dinner which was hosted by Chopra herself. In 2010, Chopra joined hands with `Wave’, a philanthropic organization that works for the cause of women. In 2012, Chopra and Priya Dutt pledged their dedication towards the cause of curing addiction at the launch of Awakening Youth, a program to make mankind addiction free. She was a hit among the crowds and gave the audience a touching speech about the future of the youth of India.Taj Mahal is on the bank of river Yamuna, which has become a dumping zone of waste materials now. Chopra adopted a tigress named Durga at the Birsa biological park for the year 2011–12. Later in June 2012, she also sent in a request to adopt a lioness named Sundari from the same zoo.
Modelling and endorsements:
Chopra continues to walk the ramp for various fashion designers. In 2010, she appeared for Ritu Kumar’s collection at HDIL India Couture Week. She appeared on the cover of the inaugural issue of India’s edition of Maxim. She has a number of endorsements and is one of the top paid Bollywood actresses in this respect. She has represented brands including Lux, Ponds, Sunsilk, Hero Honda, Nokia, Tag Heuer, J. Hampsted, Virgin Comic, Asmi Jewelry, Levis, Bru, Nikon, Samsung and Garnier. In 2006, Chopra was one of four Bollywood actors including Shahrukh Khan, Kajol and Hrithik Roshan whose miniature dolls were launched by Shameen Jivraj and toy distributors, Spin Master Toys UK. Chopra’s doll was dressed in a traditional Indian outfit.
Personal Life:
She has been often linked up with the chocolate boy Shahid Kapoor. There love game started when she was working with Shahid Kapoor in Kaminey. Though there stock reply has always been “We are just good friends”. It’s heard that currently they both are not in talking terms and has eventually broke up.
Priyanka Chopra At Agneepath Success Meet Event
Filmography:
2013 – Veerudu ( Telugu )
2013 – Dont Worry ( Hindi )
2013 – Chamki Chameli ( Hindi )
2013 – Dostana 2 ( Hindi )
2013 – Rock On 2 ( Hindi )
2013 – Son Of Seetadevi ( Hindi )
2013 – Kismat Talkies ( Hindi )
2013 – Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam ( Hindi )
2013 – Krrish 3 ( Hindi )
2012 – Ponniyin Selvan ( Tamil )
2012 – Agneepath ( Hindi )
2012 – Alibaba Aur 41 Chor ( Hindi )
2012 – Teri Meri Kahaani ( Hindi )
2012 – Bekasoor ( Hindi )
2012 – Barfee ( Hindi )
2011 – Ra One ( Hindi )
2011 – Don 2 ( Hindi )
2011 – RaOne ( Tamil )
2011 – 7 Khoon Maaf ( Hindi )
2010 – Anjaana Anjaani ( Hindi )
2010 – Pyaar Impossible ( Hindi )
2009 – Kaminey ( Hindi )
2009 – Whats Your Raashee? ( Hindi )
2009 – Billu ( Hindi )
2008 – Love Story 2050 ( Hindi )
2008 – Drona ( Hindi )
2008 – Dostana ( Hindi )
2008 – Chamku ( Hindi )
2008 – God Tussi Great H ( Hindi )
2008 – Fashion ( Hindi )
2007 – Salaam-E-Ishq ( Hindi )
2006 – Don – The Chase Begins Again ( Hindi )
2006 – Krrish ( Tamil )
2006 – Krrish ( Hindi )
2006 – Aap Ki Khatir ( Hindi )
2005 – Karam ( Hindi )
2005 – Waqt – Race Against Time ( Hindi )
2005 – Barsaat ( Hindi )
2005 – Blackmail ( Hindi )
2005 – Yakeen ( Hindi )
2005 – Bluffmaster ( Hindi )
2004 – Aitraaz ( Hindi )
2004 – Mujhse Shaadi Karogi ( Hindi )
2004 – Plan ( Hindi )
2004 – Kismat ( Hindi )
2004 – Asambhav ( Hindi )
2002 – Thamizhan ( Tamil )
2007 – Big Brother ( Hindi )
2006 – Don – The Chase Begins Again ( Hindi )
2005 – Waqt: The Race Against Time ( Hindi )
2003 – Andaaz ( Hindi )
2003 – The Hero: Love Story Of A Spy ( Hindi )
2002 – Thamizhan ( Tamil )
Priyanka Chopra awards
Awards:
National Film Awards
Winner
2009: National Film Award for Best Actress; Fashion
Filmfare Awards
Winner
2004: Filmfare Best Female Debut Award; Andaaz
2005: Filmfare Best Villain Award; Aitraaz
2009: Filmfare Best Actress Award; Fashion
2012: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress; 7 Khoon Maaf
Nominated
2004: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award; Andaaz
2005: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award; Aitraaz
2010: Filmfare Best Actress Award; Kaminey
2012: Filmfare Best Actress Award; 7 Khoon Maaf
Screen Awards
Winner
2005: Screen Award for Best Villain; Aitraaz
2009: Screen Award for Best Actress; Fashion
2012: Screen Award for Best Villain; 7 Khoon Maaf
2012: Screen Award for Jodi No. 1 (along with Shahrukh Khan); Don 2
Nominated
2004: Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female; Andaaz
2005: Screen Award for Jodi No. 1 (along with Akshay Kumar); Aitraaz
2009: Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice); Fashion & Dostana
2010: Screen Award for Best Actress; Kaminey
2010: Screen Award for Best Actress; What’s Your Raashee?
2010: Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice); Kaminey
2010: Screen Award for Jodi No. 1 (along with Shahid Kapoor); Kaminey
2011: Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice); Anjaana Anjaani
2012: Screen Award for Best Actress; 7 Khoon Maaf
2012: Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice); Don 2
Zee Cine Awards
Nominated
2004: Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut; The Hero: Love Story of a Spy
2004: Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut; Andaaz
2005: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role; Aitraaz
2012: Zee Cine Award Best Actor – Female; 7 Khoon Maaf
International Indian Film Academy Awards
Winner
2007: IIFA Awards Best On-Screen Beauty; Krrish
2009: IIFA Best Actress Award; Fashion
2011: IIFA Contribution To a Greener Earth;
Nominated
2004: IIFA Star Debut; Andaaz
2005: IIFA Best Actress Award; Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2005: IIFA Best Villain Award; Aitraaz
2010: IIFA Best Actress Award; Kaminey
2012: IIFA Best Actress Award; 7 Khoon Maaf
Stardust Awards
Winner
2004: Stardust Best Supporting Actress Award; The Hero: Love Story of a Spy
2005: Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow – Female; Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2009: Stardust Star of the Year Award – Female; Fashion & Dostana
Nominated
2006: Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow – Female; Waqt: The Race Against Time
2010: Stardust Star of the Year Award – Female; Kaminey
2012: Stardust Star of the Year Award – Female; 7 Khoon Maaf & Don 2
2012: Stardust Award for Best Actress – Thriller/Action; Don 2
2012: Stardust Award for Best Actress – Drama; 7 Khoon Maaf
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
Winner
2009: Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role; Fashion
2010: Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role; Kaminey
2012: Apsara Award for Entertainer of the Year – Female; 7 Khoon Maaf & Don 2
Nominated
2006: Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role; Aitraaz
2012: Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role; 7 Khoon Maaf
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
Winner
2010: New Talent of the Decade – Female
Nominated
2011: BIG Star Most Entertaining Film Actor – Female; 7 Khoon Maaf
Global Indian Film and Television Honours
Winner
2012: Best Actor – Female (Jury); 7 Khoon Maaf
Nominated
2012: Best Actor – Female (Popular); 7 Khoon Maaf
Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards
Winner
2007: Sabsey Tez Sitara
2010: Sabsey Favourite Heroine
2010: Sabsey Khoobsurat Ada
2010: Sabsey Favorite Jodi (along with Shahid Kapoor); Kaminey
Nominated
2008: Sabsey Favourite Heroine
Global Indian Film Awards
Winner
2007: GIFA Awards; Windows Live Search & Movie Talkies Most Searched Actress
Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards
Winner
2005: Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards; Best Actress (Hindi Movies); Aitraaz
Other awards
2006: POGO Awards Most Amazing Actress; Krrish
2007: Kelvinator’s Gr8 Women Awards; Contribution to Indian Cinema
2008: Zee Astitva Awards; Contribution to Indian Cinema
2009: She was among the 10 recipients of the IIFA-FICCI Frames Awards for the; “Most Powerful Entertainers of the Decade”.
2009: Nielsen Box Office Award; Outstanding Contribution to Asian Cinema by The Hollywood Reporter trade journal at The Asian Film Festival, Hong Kong.
2009: Lions Gold Awards Lions Favourite Actor in a Leading Role – Female; Fashion
2009: Golden Trident Awards Best Actress; Fashion
2009: Videocon India Youth Icon Awards Youth Icon in the field of entertainment
2009: Cosmopolitan Awards Best Actress; Fashion
2009: Bollywood Hungama Surfers’ Choice Award; Best Actress; Fashion
2009: Shanghai International Film Festival; Jin Jue Award.
2009: NDTV Profit Car & Bike Awards; Brand Ambassador of the Year
2009: Teacher’s Achievement Awards; Entertainment Award
2010: Hiflyers Awards; Best Actress; Kaminey
2010: Hifylers Awards; Best Indian Twitter Celebrity
2010: NDTV Awards; Female Entertainer of the Year Award.
2010: Indian Telly Awards; Most Impactful Debut on Television; Khatron Ke Khiladi Level 3
2010: GQ Man of the Year Awards; GQ Woman of the Year
2010: Bollywood Hungama Surfers’ Choice Award; Best Actress; Kaminey
2011: Lions Gold Awards; Lions Favourite Popular Film Actor – Female; Anjaana Anjaani
2011: Dadasaheb Phalke Awards; Most Memorable Performance; 7 Khoon Maaf
2011: The South Asians in Media, Marketing and Entertainment Association awarded her the “Trailblazer Award”.
2012: Lions Gold Awards; Lions Favourite Actor in a Leading Role – Female; Don 2
2012: Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Awards; Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female Actor
2012: L’Oreal Paris Femina Women Awards: Woman We Love Award;
2012: WOW Awards: LIVE Personality of the Year – Film
Honors:
2000: Miss India World
2000: Miss World
2006: Style Diva of 2006
2006: Sexiest Asian Women
2011: People Magazine India’s Best Dressed woman 2011
2011: Maxim Magazine Hottest Girl Of 2011
2012: India’s Glam Diva
2012: Most Influential Indian in the Social Media Circuit
2012: Punjabi Icon
