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Priyanka Chopra was born on 18th July 1982 to the family of Capt. Dr. Ashok Chopra & Dr. Madhu Chopra, an event that transformed the life of every one around her. This first born girl child of a large extended family was welcomed like a star. With large twinkling eyes and the most  fascinating smile she was a winner. in the Chopra family consisting of her dad, Dr. Ashok from Ambala and Delhi and mom, Dr. Madhu (nee Akhauri), and has one younger brother. Her dad is Punjabi-speaking, while her mom is from Bihar. As a child, she suffered from Asthma and was very close to her dad. Her family affectionately called her Mimi.

While she was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, she also spent her childhood in Rae Barreilly, in Uttar Pradesh as well as in Lucknow, where she was enrolled in the La Martiniere Girls' School. These frequent re-locations took place as Ashok was a doctor in the Indian Army. She subsequently re-located to the U.S. where she studied in Newton's Newton North High School and then in Cedar Rapid's John F. Kennedy High School in Massachusetts and Iowa respectively.

Priyanka had a very varied upbringing . Having joined an Army family, she moved from Leh-ladakh in the north to Kerala in the south from Bombay in the west  to Jamshedpur in the  East . She  imbibed the ethos of the multicultural Indian society. A family favorite she grew up in the  warmth & Love offered by her grandparents, aunts & uncles. All of this went into the making of a very warm, loving & confident personality.

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. Having completed class 10th from Boston USA
she decided to become a software Engineer or a Criminal Psychologist. Suddenly life took change with the  Femina Miss India contest, which she won with aplomb.

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In 2000 she returned to India and enrolled in Jai Hind College and Basant Singh Institute of Science in Churchgate, Bombay, but had to leave abruptly as she was crowned Miss India. She was subsequently crowned Miss World in the same year - a year which proved to be a year for Indian Beauty Queens - as Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza were also crowned Miss Universe and Miss Asia Pacific respectively. Ironically, beauty pageants are banned in India's conservative state, Uttar Pradesh.

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.

HOBBIES:
Have been varied  at different times. Singing & Writing  poetry has
been her all times favourite. She started performing at musical shows since
three years of age along with her father & uncle , who are both singers of 
great repute.

AMBITIONS: 
She aims for the stars after completing her education. She intends
taking up a social  cause closest to her heart. She is a movie Buff and would
love to join the  galaxy if a good offer comes.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. The only Indian in USA to have been  selected at state level for the National opus Honour  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.

2. Extensive charity work  back in India & USA
   a. Joined the CAF & CII in their literacy programme and is their ambassadors.

   b. Member of the support group for the  thalassaemic children in U.P., India.

   c. Participated in the Adult education awareness program with the  NGO's
       in the  peripheral  areas of Bareilly.

  d. Joined the Indian Govt. sponsored Polio Eradication Programme as a volunteer. 

 e. She  raised funds for the destitutes at Boston USA by participating in their Church programme " Priyanka is a genuine, selfless, down to earth, warm and loving personality  A very special person",.

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Priyanka Chopra
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Birthday: 18 July 1982

Zodiac: Cancer

Place of Birth: Jamshedpur, Bihar-India (Bareilly-town in Rohelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh)

Petname: Sunshine and Mimi

Height: 5'7 1/2"

Stats 35-24-34. 

Weight 53 Kgs 

Drives a White Mercedes

High School
Newton North High School-Newton, Massachusetts 
Graduated from Cepar Rapids, Iowa's John F. Kennedy High School

College
La Martiniere Girls College in Lucknow
Maria Goretti College in Bareilly

Family
Father-Dr. Ashok Chopra is a doctor; he retired from the Army. He was a medical administrator at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai until some time ago, but he gave it up because he wanted to go back to surgery. He is a surgeon now.
Mother-Dr. Madhu Chopra-a gynocologist who practices at Kasturi Polyclinic, Andheri.
Brother-Sidharth Chopra (Younger)
Paternal Grandmother-Mrs Champa Wati Chopra and Late Sh. Kasturi Lal Chopra.
Maternal Grandmother-Mrs  Jyotsana Akhauri and Dr.Akhauri.

Favourite song / MusicVideo:
Careless Whispers, I will always love you....

Favourite Movie star(s) 
Mel Gibson, kishore kumar

Favourite food 
Dish Lasagna, Makki roti and sarson kasaag

Favourite Dress
Saree 

Favourite Book 
Shakespeare's Romeo Juliet and
Sidney Sheldon's - Tell me your Dreams

Magazine 
Femina and Readers Digest

Favourite movie 
Pretty Woman 
Walk in the Clouds

Hobbies 
Singing & Writing poetry

Achievements
National Honour roll in New York '97 Opus 
Honour Choir Representative for Iowa's J.F.K.

High School 
Topped school in English

Won prize for Extempore Speech and awards for singing and dancing

eBay India unveils the eBay Style Diva 2006
2006-08-10
eBay India, India’s leading online marketplace, today announced the glamorous Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra as the eBay India Style Diva for the year 2006. In an online poll through June and July, the 2 million strong eBay India community chose Priyanka as the unanimous winner and Style Diva.  Gautam Thakar, Country Manager, eBay India Marketplace felicitated the Style Diva in Mumbai today and presented her with the eBay Style Diva trophy.
Priyanka Chopra announced an opportunity for all Indians to participate in a charity auction and raise funds for the education of the girl child through reputed NGO – Nanhi Kali. Priyanka donated a unique experience “A day on the sets with Priyanka” to one lucky buyer on eBay India. All one needs to do to spend time with this gorgeous Diva is bid on the eBay India site (www.eBay.in/charity) between August 10 and August 19, 2006. All proceeds will go to the Nanhi Kali foundation which supports education for the girl child in the rural and urban areas of India. “I am thrilled that so many people chose me as the eBay Style Diva. I would like to thank my fans for their support. I have personally used eBay in the past and find it extremely easy, fast and convenient to shop. It feels great to be able to reach out to millions of people over the globe through this exciting platform. I love kids and I hope the charity auction helps raise funds to help Nanhi Kali educate girl children all over India.” said eBay Style Diva, Priyanka Chopra.
Speaking on the occasion, Gautam Thakar, Country Manager eBay India Marketplace said, “It gives me great pleasure to announce Priyanka Chopra as the eBay Style Diva who is the unanimous choice of the members of the eBay community. At eBay India, we are witnessing a substantial increase in the demand for lifestyle products being bought online whether jewellery, apparel, furniture or even collectibles like coins or stamps. The rising popularity and growing consumer needs is persuading us to focus in this direction and led to the conceptualization of the Style Diva contest.” 

The other nominees of the Style Diva contest were Bollywood beauties – Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu. The 45 days long online contest saw participation from across India and received an astounding number of votes. Out of the thousands of participants, five lucky eBay winners got an opportunity to meet, interact and spend a few precious moments with the newly crowned eBay India Style Diva, Priyanka Chopra! All eligible participants were awarded stylish eBay Style Diva merchandise.
eBay has consistently supported charity fundraising both worldwide and in India. In India, eBay has raised 1.64 crores for NGOs through celebrity and high profile listings as well as direct donations.

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Nick name
Sunshine & Mimi

Why are you called by this name 
My friends thought & generated warmth cheer and brightness hence Sunshine. As an infant I lisped my name MIMI 

Academic Achievements(previous) (present) 
89% in 10th 12th class (ongoing) 

Other pursuits including professional if any
NIIT for C++   Theatre in school

Future plans
Acting, modelling and advertising(behind the scenes)

Any outstanding achievements (in academic or professional pursuits) so far
National Honour roll in New York '97 Opus Honour Choir Representative for Iowa's J.F.K. High School  Topped school in English, Won prize for Extempore Speech and awards for singing and dancing. 

Happiest moment of your life, why ? 
When I was the only Indian girl student, selected from State Of  Iowa for Opus Honour Choir.

List three of the most unusual things about yourself or unusual things you have done:
 I want to go sky diving before I'm 21. I've been bungee jumping!!!
and i love hamsters...

Your strongest personality trait
My courage of conviction and my power with words

Do you have a good luck charm - Yes My Bracelet, It says OM Namah Shivay which makes me feel Secure. 

Your weakest personality trait
My inability to stay serious for a long time

List your favourites
Food = Dish Lasagna, Makki roti and sarson kasaag ( Indian Food )
Book = Author Shakespeare's Romeo Juliet and Sidney Sheldon's - Tell me your Dreams 
Magazine = Femina and Readers Digest
Movie = Pretty Woman, Walk in the Clouds
Movie Star = Mel Gibson, kishore kumar
Song / MusicVideo = Careless Whispers, I will always love you....

Anything else you would like to add about yourself
I've done social work with churches, all communities, hospitals, and children in daycares. I've been on stage in theatres, choirs, I love interacting with different people. Travelling is my passion 
dancing is my asset and swimming my love, 

Turn Ons 
R&B Music, Fudge and Hot Chocolate, Bulging Biceps

Turn Offs
Smelly Shoes and Bad Breath

On what occasions do you lie
I hardly ever lie, when I do, its white lies 

On a blind date you'd go out with
Eddie Murphy because the date would be fun from the word go

Favourite night activity
 Lying on my Hammock under the moon lit sky with music and my teddy for want of something better.
Terrified of - 
Anything with eight hairy legs.

Recurring dream
I know this is cliched but, winning the Miss World Crown has been the recurring dream for the past six years. 
Vegetable/Fruit/Animal - 
Animal - A smiling cheetah because, I purr when I am stroked and growl when I am nasty. 

Height 5' 8''
Age 18 Years
Stats 35-24-34.
Weight 53 Kgs

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