As the world raises a toast to Priyanka Chopra Jonas on her 43rd birthday, it is the best time to celebrate the milestones that have shaped her global journey. From conquering Bollywood as the Desi Girl to making waves in Hollywood and from penning a candid memoir to exploring action-packed roles in films and television series, Chopra continues to inspire her fans with fearless choices. Whether you are a longtime fan of the former Miss World or just curious about her evolution to an iconic powerhouse, this list is a curated look at some of her most impactful audiobooks and films.
TO LISTEN
Unfinished
Service: Audible
In Unfinished, Priyanka Chopra Jonas offers listeners a raw and intimate glimpse into the moments that shaped her, including her lonely childhood at boarding school, enduring racist bullies in America and grappling with the toxicity she faced in the entertainment industry after winning Miss World. The actress opens up about the sexism she faced early in her career and the deep loss of losing her father, which left her with emotional wounds she had not fully confronted until writing her memoir. Describing the process as cathartic, she said that the words “poured out” of her and helped her reflect on the life behind the spotlight while she wrote her autobiography. Unfinished feels less like a celebrity memoir and more like a letter to her past self where she reclaims her story.
Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story of a Global Bollywood Star
Service: Audible
This engaging biography by film journalist Aseem Chhabra traces Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ journey from being a small-town girl to a global icon. It captures her early life, family values and moment-by-moment anecdotes including her unexpected rise to Bollywood stardom. It follows her adventurous leap into her American entertainment space including chronicling her breakthrough in Quantico, her pop-single ventures like Exotic and her debut in Hollywood with Baywatch. Through rich storytelling and vivid details, the audiobook offers an inspiring behind-the-scenes portrait of a determined young woman who keeps redefining success across continents.
TO WATCH
Heads of State
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
For those who enjoy their action with a side of humour, Heads of State brings it in style. In Heads of State, Priyanka Chopra holds her own as Noelle Bisset, an M16 agent who becomes the mission’s backbone when the U.S. President (John Cena) and U.K. Prime Minister (Idris Elba) are stranded behind enemy lines. As the two rival leaders are forced to face chaos that includes fleeing a deadly arms dealer, Priyanka, as Noelle, steps in with grit and tactical brilliance, anchoring the globe-trotting action-comedy with a commanding prominence.
Citadel
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
If you like your spy thrillers layered with emotional drama, Citadel is one to add to your watchlist. Priyanka Chopra brings both edge and vulnerability as Nadia Sinh, a top spy at a global agency that was wiped out by a criminal network called Manticore. After a failed mission, Nadia and her partner Mason (Richard Madden) lose their memories and go into hiding with new identities. Years later, they are pulled back into action to stop a global threat and rediscover their past, their skills and their complicated relationship. Priyanka brings grit, mystery and charisma to the role – an unmissable watch for the fans!
Love Again
Platform: Netflix
In Love Again, Priyanka plays Mira Ray, a children’s author grappling with the sudden loss of her fiancé. Still mourning, she begins texting her fiancé’s old number, unaware it now belongs to Rob (Sam Heughan), a journalist struggling with his own heartbreak. As Rob reads through Mira’s heartfelt messages, he’s drawn to her vulnerability and warmth, with their paths eventually unexpectedly crossing. The chemistry between Priyanka and Sam Heughan feels natural and grounded, with Céline Dion’s music adding just the right touch of old-school romance. Perfect for fans of slow, soulful love stories.