Priyanka Chopra’s 8 bold and fierce film roles that prove she’s a global powerhouse

Priyanka Chopra has always been known to be a trend setter in the entertainment industry, may it be Bollywood or Hollywood. The actress has worked in some of the biggest hits released and is even known to take challenging and out-of-the-box roles in order to test herself and step out of her comfort zone. Here are the ‘Head of State’ star’s 8 bold and ‘out there’ that you need to add to your watchlist!

Perhaps one of her most inspirational works is based on the life of the renowned boxer Mary Kom. Chopra managed to embody the fighter spirit and the unabashed determination throughout the film. She even managed to portray the real-life challenges of the boxer on screen as well. At the time of release, the actress was well praised for taking on such a taxing and bold role.

At the time of its release, the film managed to create major buzz amongst the masses for going against what was acceptable on screen at the time. Showcasing the dark side of the modelling industry, Priyanka proudly took on the role of a supermodel who is hellbent on making it as a star, no matter the cost—her performance in her early years as an actor was praised by many.

‘7 Khoon Maaf’ is another one of Chopra’s most eccentric roles in cinema. The plot is based on Ruskin Bond's short story ‘Susanna's Seven Husbands’. It follows the actress throughout her life, as she remarries again and again. Chpra, who takes on the role of Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes, as she tries to find love around her; however, 6 out of 7 husbands end up having flaws that she cannot look past. This femme fatale film is one of the actress’s most bold and unique roles, and even managed to win her the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the Producers Guild Film Awards.

‘Don’ & ‘Don 2’ have been fan favourites of many over the past years ever since their release in the early 2000s. They’re also one of Priyanka’s most popular roles in the Indian cinema. Playing as Roma, a determined cop who turns into an undercover agent, Chopra manages to show off her acting prowess in this bold and eccentric role. The thriller brought on a new side of the actress, as her character undergoes training, learning martial arts with the sole purpose of avenging her brother’s death in mind.

In her latest project, Priyanka Chopra Jonas takes on the role of Noel Bisset, a sharp MI6 agent who has been tasked to protect the UK Prime Minister and the US President. The actress’s role in the film takes a pivotal turn after their plane is shot down, and the trio are on the run from being hunted. In another one of her most challenging roles, Chopra effortlessly takes agency in the form of Bisset and showcases her versatile nature to play dramatic roles as well as high-powered and thrilling roles such as this one.

‘The Sky Is Pink’ is another one of Priyanka’s most popular performances on screen. Starring alongside renowned actor Farhan Akhtar, Chopra managed to embody the role of a struggling yet determined mother with prowess. She managed to show her versatile acting skills on screen yet again, making this another one of her roles that managed to redefine what strength means. Based on the real-life story of Aisha Chaudhary, who suffered from combined immunodeficiency and pulmonary fibrosis. The story explores what bounds a mother is willing to go to ensure that her child stays safe.

‘Barfi!’ is a film that stands to be the perfect example of how Priyanka has been using her platform to raise awareness, break the boundaries of taboo and stereotypical roles, all the while showcasing her great acting skills. ‘Barfi’ is about a deaf-mute boy who falls in love, and how three people navigate their lives through the ups and downs while going through the society’s norms that have been put on them. Priyanka Chopra plays the role of Jhilmil Chatterjee, an autistic woman who is the heiress of a rich and wealthy empire.

Her role in ‘Baywatch’ proves that the talented actress can take on any kind of role she wishes to if she puts in the hard work. Chopra takes on a more villainous role in this film and portrays the character of Victoria Leeds. She takes on a pivotal role in a film that was heavily filled by male cast members like Zac Efron, Dwayne Johnson, David Hasselhoff and many more. She showcases the villain’s unapologetic wickedness with ease on the big screen, making this another one of her most bold roles yet.