Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra says yes to Bhandarkar’s 'Fashion'

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Priyanka Chopra will play a principal role in Madhur Bhandarkar’s movie Fashion .

Bhandarkar has been working on his next project ‘Fashion’ for a long time now. He has attended various fashion events, has met models and designers from the industry to get a hang of the workings of the fashion world.

The director has been in talks with Priyanka Chopra to act in the film. The actress has now reportedly given her nod to Bhandarkar but her dates still have to be sorted out.

Bhandarkar says the movie’s script has been worked upon, as he was not happy with the first draft. ‘Fashion’ will be Bhandarkar’s most expensive film till date. The movie will feature many real models from the fashion industry.

Priyanka is presently busy with Goldie Behl’s Drona , for which she is shooting in Namibia. She is also committed to Karan Johar’s next production in which she will pair with Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham .

PROFILE

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Priyanka Chopra was born on 18th July 1982 to the family of Capt. Dr. Ashok Chopra & Dr. Madhu Chopra.
Birthday: 18 July 1982
Zodiac: Cancer
Place of Birth: Jamshedpur, Bihar-India
Pet name: Sunshine and Mimi
Height: 5'7 1/2"
Stats: 35-24-34
Weight: 53 Kgs

SCHOOLING :
She started her Education from La Martiniere Girls College in Lucknow as a resident student; A short stay at Maria Goretti College in Bareilly prepared her for further studies in the USA.

HOBBIES :
Singing & Writing poetry has been her all times favourite

AMBITIONS :
She intends taking up a social cause closest to her heart.

CAREER

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Miss India World and Miss World

She was first Miss India World and later Miss World in the year 2000 (the same year that Lara Dutta, who is also from India, won Miss Universe and Dia Mirza won Miss Asia Pacific).

When she clinched the Miss World crown, she became the fifth Indian woman to win the the title in just a span of seven years. Her win also allowed India to retain that title, with Yukta Mookhey having won the same national and international titles in the previous year.

FILMOGRAPHY

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1. God Tussi Great Ho (2007) (in production)

2. Kurbani (2006) (announced).... Sheela

3. Love Story 2050 (2006) (announced) (attached)

4. Chamki Chameli (2006) (pre-production)

5. Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute to Love (2006) (filming).... Kkamini

6. Bekasoor (2006) (post-production)

7. Deodhar Gandhi (2006) (post-production)

8. Don (2006/I).... Roma

9. Aap Ki Khatir (2006).... Anu

10. Krrish (2006).... Priya11. Alag (2006) .... Special Appearance

12. Taxi Number 9211 (2006) .... Special appearance

13. 36 China Town (2006)

14. Bluff Master (2005) .... Simran "Simmi" Ahuja

15. Barsaat (2005) .... Kajal A. Kapoor... aka Barsaat: A Sublime Love Story (International: English title)

16. Yakeen (2005) .... Simar N. Oberoi

17. Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005) .... Pooja 'Mitali'

18. Karam (2005) .... Shalini (John's wife)

19. Blackmail (2005) .... Mrs. Rathod

20. Aitraaz (2004) .... Mrs. Sonia Roy

21. "Indian Idol" (2004) TV Series .... Guest Judge

22. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) .... Rani Singh

23. Asambhav (2004) .... Alisha

24. Kismat (2004) .... Sapna Gosai

25. Plan (2004) .... Rani (Mussa's girlfriend)

26. Miss India: The Mystery (2003)

27. Andaaz (2003) (as Priyanka Chopra: Miss World 2000) .... Jiya E. Singhania

28. The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) .... Shaheen Zakaria... aka The Hero (India: English title: short title)

29. Thamizhan (2002) .... Priya

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

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Filmfare Awards
2003: Winner, Best Debut for Andaaz
2004: Winner, Best Villain for Aitraaz
2004: Nomination, Best Supporting Actress for Aitraaz

Stardust Awards
2004: Winner, Best Supporting Actress for The Hero: Love Story of a Spy
2005: Winner, Superstar of Tomorrow - Female for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi

IIFA Awards
2004: Nomination, Best Actress for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
2004: Nomination, Best Villain for Aitraaz

Star Screen Awards
2003: Nomination, Most Promising Newcomer for Andaaz
2004: Winner, Best Villain for Aitraaz

Zee Cine Awards
2004: Nomination, Best Female Debut for The Hero: Love Story of a Spy
2004: Nomination, Best Villain for Aitraaz suman

BOLLYWOOD

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After winning the Miss World title, Priyanka became an actress in Bollywood she first acted in Tamil film Thamizhan (2002) co starring with Vijay. She appeared in several successful films, such as The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003), Andaaz (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Aitraaz (2004), Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005), Bluffmaster (2005), and recently in Krrish (2006) and Aap Ki Khatir and now coming out Don.