She had effectively notched for herself the coveted position of a glamorous Bollywood diva even before her first film has been released. Her conquest of Bollywood was inevitable once she had charmed her way into winning the Miss India and Miss World beauty pageants in 2000. Since then it has been a virtual roller coaster ride for her, she signed a spate of films with top most film producers and directors. Her histrionic abilities get pitted against that of the topmost stars. Amongst Bollywood heroines she stands out like an inimitable Venus de Milo, her beauty and talent are most enduring and most everlasting and her place in the pantheon of Hindi filmdom is assured.

Blessed with large twinkling eyes and the most fascinating smile, Priyanka Chopra started her education at La Martiniere Girls College in Lucknow as a resident student. But she soon left for the USA shores and completed tenth grade in Boston, Massachusetts. It may come as a surprise to her fans that she had once thought of becoming a software Engineer or a Criminal Psychologist. She was persuaded by her friends to take part in the Miss Bareilly contest, winning which proved to be a cakewalk for her. Then she went on to win the Femina India-World 2000 title and then the World pageant itself.

Priyanka modestly says that singing & writing poetry is a favorite activity for her. She started performing at musical shows since three years of age along with her father & uncle, who are both singers of great repute. It is quite likely that one day she may find ways to regale hearts anew by conjuring captivating poetry or by singing mellifluous songs, but as of now she is firmly focused on her acting career. She is one busy gal, as she hops from one movie set to another to complete a spate of high profile films. Surely when the diva in question happens to be the talented Priyanka Chopra, new achievements become as common as milestones down the highway.

This year holds excitement aplenty for Priyanka buffs. In the much-awaited mega-starrer Krrish she gets pitted against the hunky Hrithik Roshan “I am playing a regular, sweet and innocent girl. And for once, I’m playing my age,” she says cutely. Another high profile film lined for release is Don, which is a modern and action packed film with Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka in lead roles. About her experience in acting with Shahrukh, Priyanka says, “He’s the kind of person who will always teach you something or the other.” Another upcoming film that is generating much news is the futuristic, sci-fi film Love 2, being directed by Herman Baweja.