Priyanka Chahar Choudhary is one of Indian television’s most admired actresses known for her powerful portrayal of Tejo Kaur Sandhu in Udaariyaan and her strong personality in Bigg Boss 16. From Punjabi music videos to becoming the lead of Ekta Kapoor’s Naagin 7 her journey reflects determination, growth, and rising stardom.
Education & Early Life
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary born 13 August 1996 in an Indian television actress,model, and media personality who has carved a distinct identity with her confident screen presence and emotionally layered performances. Born and raised in Jaipur Rajasthan Priyanka belongs to a disciplined Rajput family with a strong military background. Her father Mahavir Chahar served as an honorary captain in the Indian Army while her mother Shashikala Chahar has been her biggest emotional support.
Priyanka completed her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya Jaipur and later pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Communication from Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya. Her academic exposure to media and communication played a crucial role in shaping her confidence and performance skills.
From Modeling & Music Videos
Before stepping into television Priyanka began her career as a model and soon became a familiar face in the Punjabi music industry. Between 2016 and 2018, she appeared in several popular music videos including Online – Babbu Maan (2016), Torh Dinde Haan – Nishawn Bhullar (2016), Jatt Pateya Geya – Deep Sukh (2016), Rarkaan – V Square Vicky (2016), and Chunni – Armaan Bedil (2017). Her expressive eyes and natural charm helped her gain early recognition on digital platforms.
Television Debut
Priyanka made her acting debut in 2019 with the Colors TV show Gathabandhan where she played Sejal Parekh. The same year she appeared in Yeh Hai Chahatein as Keerti Jain gradually building her presence in the television industry.
Breakthrough with Udaariyaan
Her life-changing moment came in 2021 with the Colors TV drama Udaariyaan produced by Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta. Playing Tejo Kaur Sandhu a strong self-respecting and emotionally grounded woman Priyanka won massive appreciation from viewers. The show ran successfully until 2024 and established her as a leading name on Indian television. Her on-screen chemistry with Ankit Gupta also became a major talking point among fans.
In 2022 Priyanka entered Bigg Boss 16 where her fearless opinions, emotional honesty and strong moral stand made her one of the most talked-about contestants. She finished as the second runner-up but emerged as one of the biggest takeaways of the season, gaining immense fan support and nationwide popularity.
Naagin 7: A Major Career Milestone
In November 2025 Priyanka reached a new high when she was officially announced as the lead actress of Ekta Kapoor’s supernatural franchise Naagin 7. The announcement was made on Bigg Boss 19 Weekend Ka Vaar where she made a grand entry as the new Naagin marking her transition into big-scale fantasy television.
Alongside television Priyanka continues to feature in high-profile music videos. She has collaborated with renowned singers such as Zohrajabeen (2022) – B Praak, Baar Baar (2024) – Sukhwinder Singh & Renuka Panwar ,Dost Banke (2024) – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Gurnazar
Personal Life
Priyanka’s close bond with Ankit Gupta led to a massive fan following under the name Priyankit. However in March 2025 breakup rumours surfaced after the duo unfollowed each other on Instagram. Speculation intensified when Ankit exited a project they were expected to do together. Despite the buzz neither of them officially confirmed or denied the relationship choosing to keep their personal lives private.
Originally named Pari Choudhary she changed her name to Priyanka Choudhary in 2019 on her numerologist’s advice. In interviews she shared that the change symbolised her belief in destiny and new opportunities.
After Bigg Boss 16 Priyanka openly spoke about experiencing social anxiety which led her to briefly step back from public appearances. She used that time for self-reflection and personal growth. She is also a huge animal lover and often shares moments with cats and dogs on social media.
Interesting Facts
- Priyanka has over 5 million followers on Instagram.
- She dreams of playing roles like Geet from Jab We Met and Veera from Highway.
- Before success she faced multiple rejections and moments of self-doubt.
- She was listed among the Top 10 Most Popular TV Actresses of 2023 in media polls.
Controversy
In April 2023 fashion stylist Ishita Reha Gupta accused Priyanka of stealing clothes worth 30k Pound (₹30 lakh) and claimed harassment through her PR team. Priyanka did not publicly respond keeping the matter private. The controversy sparked discussions online but did not affect her growing fan base.
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary’s journey from music videos to prime-time television reality show fame and now Naagin 7 reflects her resilience and constant evolution. With talent discipline and a loyal fanbase she continues to rise as one of the strongest and most influential faces of Indian television.
