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Priyanka Chopra turns 43! Looking back at her global achievements

Updated On: 18 July, 2025 01:15 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar

As Priyanka Chopra Jonas turns another year older, we look back at some of her achievements at the global level. She began her journey by winning the Miss World title in 2000 and went on to conquer the world with her talent

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Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra
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Miss World 2000 Winner – Priyanka gained global fame after winning the prestigious international beauty pageant at age 18

Miss World 2000 Winner – Priyanka gained global fame after winning the prestigious international beauty pageant at age 18

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First Indian Face of Guess and Maxim – Fronted international fashion campaigns and graced the covers of Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar globally

First Indian Face of Guess and Maxim – Fronted international fashion campaigns and graced the covers of Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar globally

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First South Asian Lead in an American Network Series – She starred as the lead in ABC’s Quantico (2015–2018), making history as the first South Asian woman to headline a prime-time American TV drama

First South Asian Lead in an American Network Series – She starred as the lead in ABC’s Quantico (2015–2018), making history as the first South Asian woman to headline a prime-time American TV drama

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UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador – Advocates for children’s rights worldwide, especially girls’ education and child poverty eradication

UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador – Advocates for children’s rights worldwide, especially girls’ education and child poverty eradication

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The actress who began her acting journey in 2002 bagged her first National Film Award for Fashion (2008), earning international acclaim for her acting prowess

The actress who began her acting journey in 2002 bagged her first National Film Award for Fashion (2008), earning international acclaim for her acting prowess

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She was named in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People – Featured on TIME Magazine’s list in 2016 and 2018 for her global impact

She was named in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People – Featured on TIME Magazine’s list in 2016 and 2018 for her global impact

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Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women – Listed multiple times for her influence in entertainment and activism

Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women – Listed multiple times for her influence in entertainment and activism

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At 40, Priyanka Chopra launched her memoir Unfinished and the book's cover found place in prestigious hoardings in the west

At 40, Priyanka Chopra launched her memoir Unfinished and the book's cover found place in prestigious hoardings in the west

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Launched Haircare Brand – Anomaly – Introduced a sustainable haircare line in the U.S., which became one of Target’s top-selling clean beauty brands.
Priyanka Chopra brought desi flavours to New York with her restaurant Sona. However, the restaurant was later shut

Launched Haircare Brand – Anomaly – Introduced a sustainable haircare line in the U.S., which became one of Target’s top-selling clean beauty brands.

Priyanka Chopra brought desi flavours to New York with her restaurant Sona. However, the restaurant was later shut

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Padma Shri Awardee – India’s fourth-highest civilian honor in 2016 for her contribution to arts and cinema

Padma Shri Awardee – India’s fourth-highest civilian honor in 2016 for her contribution to arts and cinema

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Founded Purple Pebble Pictures – Her production company supports regional Indian cinema and underrepresented stories, including The Sky Is Pink and The White Tiger (Netflix)

Founded Purple Pebble Pictures – Her production company supports regional Indian cinema and underrepresented stories, including The Sky Is Pink and The White Tiger (Netflix)

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Met Gala Icon – Known for her bold and memorable fashion appearances at the Met Gala, making her a fixture on global best-dressed lists

Met Gala Icon – Known for her bold and memorable fashion appearances at the Met Gala, making her a fixture on global best-dressed lists

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