Parineeti Chopra
| Date of Birth: | October 22, 1988 (Age 36) |
| Place of Birth: | Ambala, Haryana, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Figure Measurements: | 34-28-35 |
| Net Worth: | ₹100–120 crore (~$12–15 million) |
| Height: | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Education: | Triple honours in Business, Finance & Economics from University of Manchester; trained Hindustani classical singer |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Raghav Chadha (m. September 2023) |
| Parents: | Pawan Chopra, Reena Chopra |
| Siblings: | Shivang Chopra, Sahaj Chopra |
| Known For: | Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, Ishaqzaade, Shuddh Desi Romance, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, Amar Singh Chamkila |
Early Life & Education
Born on October 22, 1988 in Ambala, Parineeti Chopra excelled academically before moving to London to earn a triple honours degree in Business, Finance and Economics from the University of Manchester. While there she worked part‑time for Manchester United’s catering department and trained in Hindustani classical music. Returning to India in 2009, she began working at Yash Raj Films in marketing and PR before her impromptu audition caught the eye of Aditya Chopra, leading to her signing a three‑film contract.
Career Highlights
Parineeti made her screen debut in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011), earning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She followed with critically and commercially successful performances in Ishaqzaade (2012), winning a National Film Award – Special Mention, and Shuddh Desi Romance (2013). Her role as a quirky scientist in Hasee Toh Phasee (2014) received wide praise. After a hiatus and several box office disappointments, she bounced back with ensemble hits like Golmaal Again (2017), a cameo in Kesari (2019), and powerful performances in Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, the badminton biopic Saina (2021) and the espionage thriller Code Name: Tiranga (2022). In 2024, she portrayed Amarjot in Amar Singh Chamkila, winning acclaim for her transformative performance — the film became the most-watched Hindi film on streaming in India that year.
Works
Films & Web (comma‑separated):
Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, Ishaqzaade, Shuddh Desi Romance, Hasee Toh Phasee, Daawat‑e‑Ishq, Kill Dil, Dishoom (cameo), Meri Pyaari Bindu, Golmaal Again, Namaste England, Kesari, Jabariya Jodi, The Girl on the Train, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, Saina, Code Name: Tiranga, Uunchai, Mission Raniganj, Amar Singh Chamkila, plus upcoming untitled film and Netflix thriller series (completed).
Singing, Stage & Music
Parineeti debuted as a playback singer with the song “Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahin” (2017), earning nominations for Screen and Mirchi Music Awards. She also sang female version of “Teri Mitti” in Kesari and “Matlabi Yariyan” (unplugged) in The Girl on the Train (2021). She has performed live at Filmfare, IIFA and Stardust award shows and toured internationally as part of Bollywood Dream Team shows.
Philanthropy & Brand Ventures
Parineeti actively supports gender equality, ocean cleanup drives, girl-child education and scuba‑diving awareness. She has served as brand ambassador for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and is a certified PADI Master Scuba Diver contributing to marine conservation. In 2023 she invested in cosmetic brand Clensta and fine jewellery venture Tritiyaa.
Net Worth & Lifestyle
Estimated net worth ranges around ₹100–120 crore (~$12–15 million), earned through films, endorsements (e.g. Pantene, Maaza, Nivea) and her entrepreneurial investments. She owns real estate in Mumbai and draws income from corporate partnerships and social media influence. She is known for investing wisely and maintaining artistic autonomy.
Awards & Recognition
- Filmfare Best Female Debut – Ladies vs Ricky Bahl
- National Film Award – Special Mention – Ishaqzaade
- Filmfare Best Actress nominations for Ishaqzaade, Shuddh Desi Romance and Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar
- Screen and Mirchi Music Award nominations for singing
- Recipient of various style & popularity honors and member of Forbes India Celebrity 100 list since 2013.
Personal Life & Perspective
Parineeti married politician Raghav Chadha in September 2023. She has been open about battling depression, body-shaming and the Bollywood pay gap, advocating that roles should have substance over superficial appeal. She is respected for choosing challenging, layered roles over commercial glamour and is known for her grounded, disciplined persona.
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Called Bollywood’s “girl‑next‑door” with a fierce work ethic.
- Holds a degree in economics and marketing before turning actor.
- Learned Krav Maga for Code Name: Tiranga.
- Gained around 16 kg for her role in Amar Singh Chamkila, defying beauty norms and media speculation around weight gain or plastic surgery.
Upcoming Projects
She has completed an untitled film and a Netflix thriller series (release pending). Parineeti continues to select roles with depth and impact, focusing on thematic stories over box‑office scale.