Chopra initially aspired to pursue a career in investment banking.

Chopra made her acting debut with a supporting role in the 2011 romantic comedy Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, a moderate box-office success.

Her performance in the film garnered critical appreciation and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

The following year she played the lead female role in Ishaqzaade, a romantic drama that proved to be a critical and commercial success.

Chopra was widely praised for her role which earned her several nominations in the Best Actress category and won her the National Film Award – Special Mention.

Her other successful films were the romantic comedies Shuddh Desi Romance (2013) and Hasee Toh Phasee (2014).

In addition to acting in films, Chopra is active in humanitarian work and has a number of endorsement deals.

Her prime accomplishments have made her one of the most promising new actresses in India.

Chopra was born on 22 October 1988 in Ambala, Haryana into a Punjabi family.

Actress Priyanka Chopra, Meera Chopra and Mannara are her cousins.

Chopra received her early education at the Convent of Jesus and Mary in Ambala Cantonment.