| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | • Tisha • Pari |
| Profession | Actor |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 165 cm in meters– 1.65 m in feet & inches– 5’ 5” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 55 kg in pounds– 121 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-28-34 |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black with Medium Golden Brown highlights |
| Physical Transformation | Parineeti Chopra faced the cruel reality of being subjected to body shaming, not only before her entry into the film industry but also during the initial days of her acting career. In response to the negativity, she opted for a substantial weight loss journey, shedding over 28 kgs of weight. Parineeti’s body transformation received negative feedback from the public after she shared a video on social media where she advised Alia Bhatt to “eat less and become thin” as a birthday wish. Twitter users called out her behaviour as “fake” and “obnoxious” and criticized her for promoting unhealthy body image standards. Additionally, in 2015, Parineeti was awarded the Star Dust Award for Style Icon of The Year; however, Rishi Kapoor believed that her weight loss was the sole reason for her win. While talking about this, in an interview, Rishi Kapoor said, I couldn’t believe it when they recently gave an award to Parineeti for losing weight. Can someone please give me an award for gaining weight?” |
| Career | |
| Debut | As an Actor • Film: Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011) as ‘Dimple Chaddha’ • Short Film: Dor (2014) as ‘Ria’ As a Singer • Song: ‘Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahin’ from the film Meri Pyaari Bindu (2017) |
| Awards | 2011
• Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’ (2011) 2012 • Zee Cine Award under the category of Best Female Debut for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’ (2012) • Screen Award for Most Promising Debut Actress for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’ • Global Film Award under the category of Most Promising Debut Actress for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’ • People’s Choice Award for Favourite Debut Actor (Male/Female) for the films ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’ and ‘Ishaqzaade’ • Bhaskar Bollywood Award for Most Dramatic Newcomer (Female) for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’ • Popular Award at Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, India under the category Breakthrough Role (Actress) for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’ • Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Award under the category of Fun Fearless Debut Actress • Popular Award at The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) under the categories Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Debut Actress for the film ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’ 2013 • National Film Award under the category of Special Mention for the film ‘Ishaqzaade’ • Stardust Award under the category of Superstar of Tomorrow for the film ‘Ishaqzaade’ • Stardust Jury’s Choice Award under the category of Superstar of Tomorrow – Female for the film ‘Ishaqzaade’ 2014 • Film Award at the Big STAR Entertainment Awards (also spelt as the BIG Star Entertainment Awards) under the category of the Most Entertaining Actress in a Comedy Film for the film ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ • Stardust Reader’s Choice Award for Star of the Year – Actress for the film ‘Kill Dil’ • Vogue Beauty Award for Flawless Face 2016 • Special Award at Stardust Awards under the category of Style Icon of the Year • Vogue Beauty Award under the category of Inspirational Icon |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 22 October 1988 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 34 Years |
| Birthplace | Ambala, Haryana, India |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ambala |
| School | Convent of Jesus and Mary, Ambala |
| College/University | Manchester Business School, England |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • A triple honours degree in Business, Finance and Economics from the Manchester Business School • Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Music |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian [1]Parineeti Chopra – Instagram |
| Hobbies | Dancing, singing, meditation, reading, swimming |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | • Maneesh Sharma (director) (rumoured) • Charit Desai (script supervisor and director) (rumoured) • Raghav Chadha (politician) |
| Engagement Date | 13 May 2023 |
| Engagement Place | Kapurthala House, Delhi |
| Marriage Date | 24 September 2023 Note: According to reports, Parineeti and Raghav adopted a ‘no gift policy’ for their wedding, and the milni, a tradition where the bride’s family presents gifts and cash to the groom and his family, was restricted to an amount of Rs. 11. [2]India Today |
| Marriage Place | The Leela Palace Udaipur, Rajasthan
Note: Following their marriage, some sources suggested that the couple would host two receptions, i.e., one in Delhi for politicians and another in Mumbai for actors. [3]Filmfare |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Raghav Chadha (politician) |
| Parents | Father– Pawan Chopra (businessman) Mother– Reena Chopra (artist) |
| Siblings | Brother– 2 • Shivang Chopra (doctor) • Sahaj Chopra (businessman) Sister– None |
| Other Relatives | Cousins
• Priyanka Chopra (actor) • Mannara Chopra (also known as Barbie Handa) (actor) • Meera Chopra (actor) |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Rajma-Chawal, Kadhai Chicken, Pizza |
| Cocktail | Margarita |
| Actor | Saif Ali Khan |
| Restaurant(s) | Ping Pong, Mangi Ferra, Indigo in Mumbai |
| Actress | Rani Mukerji |
| Film(s) | Pakeezah (1972), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Barfi (2012) |
| Song(s) | Just a Dream’ by Nelly, ‘Hey Baby’ by Pitbull and T-Pain, ‘Loca’ by Shakira, ‘Who’s That Chick?’ by David Guetta |
| Singer(s) | Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Beyoncé |
| Musician(s) | A. R. Rahman, Amit Trivedi |
| Perfume(s) | Narciso Rodriguez, 212 VIP, Acqua Di Gio |
| Holiday Destination(s) | Goa, London |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | She owns an Audi A6 and a Jaguar XJL. |
| Money Factor | |
| Assets/Properties | Resides at a sea-facing flat in Bandra, Mumbai |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 60 crores
Note: The net worth was for the fiscal year 2023. [4]News 18 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Parineeti Chopra
- Parineeti Chopra, an Indian actress, gained recognition and appreciation for her role as ‘Zoya’ in the film ‘Ishaqzaade’ (2012). She is well-known for her work in Bollywood films such as ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ (2014), ‘Golmaal Again’ (2017), and ‘Meri Pyaari Bindu’ (2017).
- Parineeti Chopra was born in Ambala, Haryana, India, into a Punjabi Hindu family. In a childhood picture, she can be seen standing next to her mother, Reena Chopra.
- Parineeti excelled academically and consistently maintained a position within the top three students in her class until the 12th standard.
- After achieving the top rank nationwide in the SSC exams, she received the award from Pratibha Patil, the President of India at that time.
- During her time at the Manchester Business School in England, she held a position as one of the team leaders for catering at the Manchester United Football Club during matches.
- Parineeti Chopra’s aspirations of becoming an investment banker were abruptly halted by the economic downturn in the UK in 2009, making it exceedingly difficult for her to secure employment in London. Consequently, she made the decision to return to India, where she ultimately secured a position as a public relations consultant at Yash Raj Films. During her involvement in promoting the film ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ (2010), Parineeti discovered a deep-seated passion for acting. This newfound love for the craft compelled her to make a bold and audacious choice: to relinquish her executive role and wholeheartedly pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an actor.
- Parineeti Chopra holds Rani Mukerji in high regard and attributes her as the source of inspiration for her acting career. In an interview, Chopra fondly recollects the day she served as Mukerji’s personal assistant, a day she considers the best of her life. It was during this time that Mukerji acknowledged Chopra’s potential as an actress and motivated her to pursue it. Chopra was overjoyed to receive such encouraging words from her idol, Rani Mukerji. Reflecting on the experience, Parineeti shared in an interview, “Being her PA for just one day turned out to be an extraordinary experience for me. Not only was she my favorite, but she was also heading to a reality show that I hold dear. Additionally, I had the privilege of spending 1.5 hours driving with her to Khandala. During our journey, she unexpectedly expressed her belief in my acting abilities and urged me to pursue a career in acting. I was completely mesmerized by the fact that my idol, Rani Mukerji, was directly speaking these words to me.”
- During an interview, Parineeti confessed her affection for Saif Ali Khan, acknowledging him as her secret crush.
- Parineeti Chopra was rumored to be in a relationship with Indian film director Maneesh Sharma, but she refuted these claims in an interview, dismissing them as unfounded. [5]India Today
- Parineeti and Charit Desai, an Indian script supervisor and director, were rumored to have begun dating in April 2017. However, when asked about her relationship with Charit in an interview, Parineeti chose not to make an official statement. She explained that she has always preferred not to confirm or deny anything, as the truth is known by her family, friends, and those closest to her, and their understanding is what truly matters. Parineeti emphasized that her personal life is private for a reason, and therefore, she remains firm in neither confirming nor denying anything.
- In 2018, Charit Desai was seen attending a luxurious pre-wedding dinner party thrown by Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at a high-end restaurant in Mumbai. The following year, in 2019, rumors started circulating about a romantic relationship between Parineeti Chopra and Charit. In an interview, Parineeti opened up about the difficult time she went through after experiencing a heartbreaking event. She described it as the most challenging phase of her life, stating that she was completely shattered. This was particularly difficult because she had never faced rejection before. During that period, she heavily relied on her family for support. However, she acknowledged that this experience brought about a significant change in her maturity. She expressed gratitude that she faced this phase early in her life, as it helped shape her into the person she is today.
- In March 2023, Parineeti and Raghav Chadha, an Indian politician, were seen together in Mumbai, causing speculation in the media about their possible romantic involvement. On March 28, 2023, Sanjeev Arora, an AAP Rajya Sabha MP, took to social media to extend his congratulations to Raghav and Parineeti Chopra, wishing them a blessed and harmonious “union” filled with love, happiness, and companionship.
Congratulations to @raghav_chadha and @ParineetiChopra! May your union be filled with love, happiness, and lifelong companionship. Sending my best wishes! pic.twitter.com/3fSWVT4evR
On March 28, 2023, Sanjeev Arora tweeted as @MP_SanjeevArora.
- Parineeti Chopra, a passionate scuba diver, has undergone 9 years of intensive training with PADI: Professional Association of Diving Instructors, an organization renowned for providing diver training. Parineeti’s unwavering dedication to scuba diving led her to achieve the prestigious title of ‘Master Scuba Diver’ in 2023. Excited about her accomplishment, Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to share her achievement as a ‘Master Scuba Diver’.
- Parineeti’s passion for travelling runs deep as she frequently shares her travel experiences with fans on her social media platforms. Through captivating posts, she highlights the exquisite destinations she has explored and the thrilling adventures she has embarked upon during her journeys.
- Parineeti Chopra recently took to Instagram to share her experience of trying schnapps and liqueur at Tamborine Mountain Distillery in Australia.
- She holds a practical stance towards fashion, placing little importance on costly clothing. Rather, she favors well-made garments, irrespective of their brand.
- During an interview, Parineeti shared her deep love for singing and disclosed that she underwent formal Hindustani classical training from a guru affiliated with the Agra Gharana. She further mentioned that this training period coincided with her stay alongside her family in Ambala.
- During an interview, she admitted to having a fear of plane landings despite having taken multiple flights. She expressed unease towards the descent process and also revealed her concerns about the potential occurrence of a plane crash.
- During an interview, Parineeti disclosed her passion for gadgets and technology, revealing that she utilized her initial salary to purchase an Apple laptop.
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