WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Priyanka Chopra
She is the quintessential triple threat: a Bollywood bombshell, an actress, and a singer-songwriter with a heart of gold. When we first met Priyanka Chopra, she was at the top of her game, one of the hottest commodities to come out of India.
Not only is she drop-dead gorgeous, but she devotes her time to helping those less fortunate. As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador she works tirelessly to protect the rights of children and advocate for women’s issues. In spring 2014, Chopra was pegged as the star of Dr. Dre’s nationwide Beats campaign. Her hit single, “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” an up-tempo dance cover of the Bonnie Raitt song, topped the charts at iTunes India within only 24 hours of its official release. Chopra sat down with Raine in Volume 19 to give us a better understanding of who she is, the brand she has built, and her aspirations for the future.
Since her Kollywood debut in the film Thamizhan in 2002, Chopra has followed with success after success. She starred in several other box office hits, including the films The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003), Andaaz (2003), and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (Will You Marry Me?, 2004). Chopra’s ability to win over viewers and achieve record-breaking ticket sales has solidified her as a leading actress of Hindi cinema.
As the master of her own destiny, Chopra has let little stand in her way, and she refuses to let herself be pigeon-holed into any aspect of the entertainment industry. From movies to television, she has slowly but surely transitioned into the American market. Chopra has truly given a whole new meaning to the expression “more than just a pretty face.”
During a time in which women are dominating leading roles in television, hot commodity Priyanka Chopra will be paving her own way as a strong female lead. Her biggest break to date will come this fall as she joins the ABC family in the hit series, Quantico. Chopra plays an FBI recruit-turned-possible terrorist, Alex Parrish. Quantico gives you everything a good drama should: friendship, betrayal, conflict, and suspense; trust us, you won’t be disappointed.