Parineeti Chopra, a prominent Bollywood actress, has captivated audiences with her talent and charm. From her early career to her recent engagement, her journey is one of success and personal growth.
Wiki/Biography
Parineeti Chopra was born on Saturday, 22 October 1988 (age 36 years; as of 2024) in Ambala, Haryana, India. Her zodiac sign is Libra. She attended the Convent of Jesus and Mary school in Ambala. She then pursued higher education at Alliance Manchester Business School (Alliance MBS) in England, earning a triple honours degree in Business, Finance, and Economics. Parineeti also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree in Music. A high-achieving student, she consistently ranked among the top three in her class. Notably, she secured the AIR #1 in the SSC exams, receiving an award from then-President of India, Pratibha Patil. Initially aspiring to be an investment banker, she later transitioned to acting.
Physical Appearance
• Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
• Weight (approx.): 55 kg
• Eye Colour: Brown
• Hair Colour: Black with Medium Golden Brown highlights
• Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-28-34
Physical Transformation
Parineeti Chopra openly discussed her experience with body shaming. She underwent a significant weight loss transformation, shedding over 28 kgs. This transformation, while positive for her, sparked public debate following a social media post where she jokingly advised a friend to “eat less and become thin.”
Family
Parineeti Chopra hails from a Punjabi Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Pawan Chopra, is a businessman, and her mother, Reena Chopra, is an artist. She has two brothers: Shivang Chopra (a doctor) and Sahaj Chopra (a businessman). Parineeti is also the cousin of actresses Priyanka Chopra, Meera Chopra, and Barbie Handa.
Husband
Parineeti Chopra and politician Raghav Chadha got engaged on 13 May 2023 in New Delhi. Their wedding took place on 24 September 2023 at The Leela Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Interestingly, their wedding reportedly had a “no gift policy,” and the traditional “milni” ceremony was limited to a symbolic Rs. 11.
Relationships/Affairs
Throughout her career, Parineeti has been linked to various individuals. These relationships, often speculated upon in the media, included director Maneesh Sharma and script supervisor/director Charit Desai. Her most recent and ultimately successful relationship led to her marriage to Raghav Chadha.
Career
Early Career
After facing job market challenges in the UK during the 2009 recession, Parineeti returned to India. She worked as a public relations consultant at Yash Raj Films, where her involvement in promoting “Band Baaja Baaraat” (2010) ignited her passion for acting. This led her to pursue acting full-time.
Film
Parineeti’s acting debut was in “Ladies vs Ricky Bahl” (2011) as Dimple Chaddha. Subsequent roles included Zoya Qureshi in “Ishaqzaade” (2012), Dr. Meeta Solanki Bharadwaj in “Hasee Toh Phasee” (2014), and Mira Kapoor in “The Girl on the Train” (2021).
Short Film & Documentary
Parineeti’s contributions extend beyond feature films. She acted in the short film “Dor” (2014) and voiced a story in the documentary “Girl Rising: Woh Padhegi, Woh Udegi” (2013).
Music
In 2017, Parineeti Chopra made her singing debut with the song “Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahin” from the film “Meri Pyaari Bindu.”
Awards
Parineeti has received numerous accolades throughout her career, recognizing her talent and contributions to the film industry. Awards span various categories, from Best Female Debut to Style Icon of the Year.
| Year | Award | Film/Show |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut | Ladies vs Ricky Bahl |
| 2012 | Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut | Ladies vs Ricky Bahl |
| 2013 | National Film Award Special Mention | Ishaqzaade |
| 2014 | BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actress | Hasee Toh Phasee |
| 2016 | Stardust Award for Style Icon of the Year | N/A |
Car Collection
Parineeti’s car collection includes an Audi A6 and a Jaguar XJ L.
Assets & Properties
She owns a sea-facing apartment in Bandra, Mumbai.
Net Worth
In 2023, Parineeti’s net worth was estimated to be Rs. 60 crores.
Favourite Things
Parineeti’s preferences cover a wide range, from her favorite foods (Rajma-Chawal, Kadhai Chicken, Pizza) to actors (Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji), singers (Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Beyonce), and more.
Facts
• Nicknames: Tisha, Pari
• While at Alliance MBS, she led the catering department for Manchester United Football Club.
• Hobbies: dancing, reading, swimming, scuba diving (Master Scuba Diver).
• Dietary preferences: Non-vegetarian, occasional alcohol consumption.
• Fear of plane landings.
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