Priyanka Chopra Jonas is more than just a leading lady, she’s a cultural force who has redefined what global stardom looks like for Indian actors. With her Hollywood success, bestselling memoir, and continued role as a trailblazer for South Asian representation, she’s become a true global icon.
On her birthday, ZEE5 Global, the world’s leading streaming platform for South Asian content, pays tribute by rewinding to some of her most memorable Bollywood performances. Films that showcased her versatility, screen presence, and fearless choice of roles. These titles, now streaming on ZEE5 Global, are proof that she’s always been a powerhouse performer.
Salaam-e-Ishq (2007)
Language: Hindi
Category: Romantic-Drama Film
Starring: Priyanka Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Govinda, Salman Khan, Juhi Chawla, John Abraham, Vidya Balan
Director: Nikhil Advani
A star-studded ensemble weave six connected love stories in this heartfelt Bollywood film. Priyanka brings her signature charm to one of the interlocking spells of romance opposite Salman Khan, along with a memorable soundtrack that still tugs at the heartstrings.
Aitraaz (2004)
Language: Hindi
Category: Romantic-Thriller Film
Starring: Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor
Director: Abbas-Mustan
Bold for its time, this courtroom drama flips gender power dynamics, with Priyanka delivering a powerhouse performance as Sonia. Her role earned her the Filmfare Best Villain Award and turned heads with its layered intensity.
Barsaat (2005)
Language: Hindi
Category: Romantic-Drama Film
Starring: Priyanka Chopra, Bobby Deol, Bipasha Basu
Director: Suneel Darshan
Priyanka shines as Kajal, the childhood love of Bobby Deol’s Aarav, around whom an emotional triangle unfolds. Shot against snowy foreign locales, this emotional drama captures nostalgia, heartbreak, and the weight of first love.
Andaaz (2003)
Language: Hindi
Category: Romantic-Musical Film
Starring: Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta
Director: Raj Kanwar
Set against picturesque backdrops and classic Bollywood melodies, the film follows the story of two best friends and the love that blossoms… but too late. Priyanka, playing the vibrant and self-assured Jiya, lit up the screen with her confidence and charisma.
Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005)
Language: Hindi
Category: Family-Drama Film
Starring: Priyanka Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Shefali Shetty Shah, Rajpal Yadav, Boman Irani
Director: Vipul Amrutlal Shah
In this emotional family drama, Priyanka plays Pooja, the supportive and sensible fiancée of a carefree young man (Akshay Kumar) who must grow up fast when his father (Amitabh Bachchan) drops a life-changing truth. As tensions rise between love, duty, and legacy, Pooja becomes the steady force in a story about time, choices, and growing into responsibility.
Yakeen (2005)
Language: Hindi
Category: Psychological-Thriller Film
Starring: Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Rampal, Kim Sharma
Director: Girish Dhamija
In this intense psychological thriller, Priyanka plays Simar, a woman caught in a web of love, mystery, and deception after her husband suffers memory loss following a car accident. As buried truths surface, the story takes darker turns, and Priyanka delivers a nuanced performance that keeps you guessing.
