6 Most powerful roles played by Priyanka Chopra

Kaminey

In 2009, Priyanka Chopra played a feisty Marathi woman named Sweety in Vishal Bhardwaj's caper thriller 'Kaminey' co-starring Shahid Kapoor, about twin brothers and the journey in their life in a span of 24 hours linked with the underworld. Although she appeared in only eight scenes, her role earned her several awards and nominations, including a second Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination and an Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

7 Khoon Maaf

In 2011, she starred in Vishal Bhardwaj's black comedy '7 Khoon Maaf'. This movie would undoubtedly end up as a milestone in Priyanka Chopra's career graph. The actress displays exquisite command over a complex character that is definitely a first in Indian cinema.

Aitraaz

In 2004, she starred opposite Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in Abbas-Mustan's thriller 'Aitraaz'. She considers her first role as an antagonist, portraying Soniya Roy, an ambitious woman who accuses her employee of sexual harassment, as the "biggest learning experience of her career." The film was moderately successful at the Indian box-office, and Chopra's performance was critically acclaimed.

Mary Kom

Mary Kom is biographical sports drama film starring Priyanka Chopra in the lead role as the eponymous boxer. To prepare for the role, Priyanka spent time with Mary Kom and received four months of boxing training. The actress has undergone a rigorous amount of training to achieve the strength and body of a boxer. It won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 62nd National Film Awards.

Barfi

In 2012, she appeared in Anurag Basu's 'Barfi' in which Priyanka played Jhilmil Chatterjee, an autistic woman who falls in love with a deaf, mute man played by Ranbir Kapoor. To prepare for the role, Chopra visited several mental institutions and spent time with autistic people. She received unanimous praise for her portrayal, which several reviewers regarded as her best performance to date.

Fashion

In Fashion, Priyanka Chopra plays the role of model Meghna Mathur who pursues her dream of becoming a supermodel which marked a significant turning point in her career. The film is noted for being a commercial success despite being a women-centric film without a male lead. The film also starred Kangna Ranaut, Mugdha Godse, Arjan Bajwa and Arbaaz Khan in supporting roles.