As Priyanka Chopra turns 40 today, we have shared the powerful roles aced by the actress in her career. From starting her journey as Miss World 2000 to building her stardom internationally, PC has always startled her fans with her versatile acting chops. On her special day, let us rewind back to the best works of the actress over the two decades.
5 Powerful Characters Portrayed By Priyanka Chopra
Here is a list of the top 5 characters aced by PC.
1. Sonia Roy – Aitraaz (2004)
Priyanka Chopra took the risk of opting for a negative role in her initial days. She essayed the character of Sonia, the lust-ridden vamp in the film. With her versatile acting chops and her dominant presence, the role actually turned out to be a blessing for her. PC nailed the character with her power-packed performance. She even won the Filmfare Best Actor in a Negative Role for Aitraaz.
2. Meghna Mathur – Fashion (2008)
Madhur Bhandarkar’s directorial Fashion also turned out to be a game-changer for PeeCee. The actress portrayed the character of an aspiring model Meghna Mathur, who lost herself in the glamour of the fashion world. Priyanka not only fetched the Filmfare Best Actress Award, but also won the National Award for Best Actress for Fashion.
3. Jhilmil – Barfi! (2012)
Playing Jhilmil, the autistic girl having a problematic relationship with her parents, PC completely nailed the character. Anurag Basu’s directorial Barfi featuring Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor and Ileana D’cruz, is one of the most loved Bollywood films of all time. Priyanka Chopra’s effortless portrayal of Jhilmil stunned the audience and is considered one of the best performances of any actress in Bollywood.
4. Boxer Mary Kom – Mary Kom (2014)
This one’s a special film for PeeCee as well as her fans. The actress took the challenging role of portraying the Indian amateur boxer Mary Kom. Through her splendid performance, Priyanka broke the stereotype of a woman’s career seeing closure after giving birth to children.
5. Kashi Bai – Bajirao Mastani (2015)
Priyanka Chopra portrayed the character of Kashibai, the first wife of Maratha Peshwa Bajirao in Bajirao Mastani. Though she had a supporting role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial drama, she nailed the role with her versatile acting chops. Her performance in the film was critically acclaimed as she stole the show with her talent.
Wishing the gorgeous actress a happy birthday and a great life ahead. Happy Birthday, PeeCee!