Wishing a very happy birthday to Parineeti Chopra, who went from being an All-India Class 12 topper to a Bollywood star.
Parineeti Chopra, the talented actress and singer, is celebrating her 36th birthday today. A multi-tasker, she is a national award winner for her stunning performance in ‘Ishaqzaade.’ Her journey into acting began unexpectedly while she was interning in marketing at Yash Raj Films, where she discovered her real passion lay in front of the camera, not behind the scenes. Without hesitation, she pursued formal training in acting and made her debut in Aditya Chopra’s ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl,’ sharing the screen with Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma. Her performance earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. While her love for acting and undeniable talent is widely recognized, what’s lesser known is her academic brilliance—she was a topper student! Let’s delve into this fascinating fact deeper.
Yes, you read that right! Parineeti Chopra once revealed that she was an All-India topper in Economics during her Class 12 board exams. In an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on Instagram, a curious fan asked her how much she had scored in Class 12, to which she proudly replied that she had achieved 97 percent in Economics, placing her among the nation's top performers.
On her journey to becoming the celebrated actress she is today, Parineeti faced many challenges. At just 17, she left home to pursue higher studies in London, with dreams of becoming an investment banker. She earned her degree in economics, finance, and business from Manchester Business School. Interestingly, during her time there, she even worked part-time at Manchester United. Her story, filled with academic achievements and hard work, is as fascinating as her rise in the entertainment world.
During her university days, Parineeti Chopra used to take orientation classes, helping new students settle into campus life. Alongside her studies, she worked part-time at the Manchester United Football Club as the team leader in the catering department. But that’s not all—she is also a trained Hindustani classical singer, holding a B.A. Honours in music. As a child, she often performed on stage with her cousin Priyanka Chopra and their fathers, sharing her musical talent with family.
In 2009, when the economic recession hit, Parineeti returned to India and relocated to Mumbai. She started her journey at Yash Raj Films as a marketing intern, but while working on the promotions for ‘Band BaajaBaaraat’ starring Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma, she had a sudden realisation—acting was her true calling. She resigned and fully committed to this new path.
Since then, Parineeti has not only given us memorable performances in films like ‘Shuddh Desi Romance,’ ‘Hasee Toh Phasee,’ ‘Golmaal Again,’ ‘Meri Pyaari Bindu,’ and more recently, ‘Amar Singh Chamkila,’ but she also stands out as a highly qualified individual with an impressive academic background.
