Priyanka Chopra turns 41! From hiding her boyfriend in the closet to becoming a dancer in 10 days, these lesser-known facts about the actor will leave you surprised

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has captivated people all around the world as an actor, philanthropist, and global icon. Her rise to fame, from her victory at Miss World to her breakthrough in the Indian film business to her current successes in Hollywood, has made her an inspiration to women everywhere. Unfinished is Priyanka's invitation to explore her exceptional life through previously unreported stories, treasured recollections, and important lessons. Her memoir is also available to listen to on Audible.

In honour of her 41st birthday, here are some of the lesser-known details of her life that you might find inspiring.

Priyanka's family took her on several road trips as a way to create unforgettable childhood experiences and instill in her a love of exploration and travel. She talks about the time her family would pack up their red Maruti minivan and go to exotic locations on vacation, describing it as one of her favourite childhood memories. The actor had revealed that they planned to visit the Indian hill stations of Ranikhet, Shimla, and Manali, as well as Nainital in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas and the Kashmiri towns of Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Srinagar. The journey itself was always an exciting experience. Everyone in the family and their friends would pile into the minivan. Even now, when they travel, they always go in groups. The very back row was always Priyanka's favourite spot. Her dad had convinced her that the small, overstuffed storage room where all of their belongings were stacked was a really unique location made just for her.

When Priyanka tried to sneak her lover Bob into her aunt's house, she got into a hilarious situation. She had hoped that by outwitting her aunt, she might hide Bob from her, but her plans were derailed when her aunt found Bob lurking in her closet. Her aunt Kiran phoned her mom, and she was too distraught to notice that it was the middle of the night in India. Priyanka's mother was only half awake when her aunt handed her the phone, but she asked, "Why did you have to get caught?"

When Priyanka was a young girl, women who competed for Miss India were looked up to and admired. Sushmita Sen, the first Indian to win Miss Universe, served as a major source of inspiration for her. The actor was only 18 when she won, and PeeCee was only 12. She constructed a newspaper clipping collage for her room the year Sushmita won. The crowning of Aishwarya Rai as Miss World that year was the icing on the cake for India and a possible indicator of things to come. Priyanka showed incredible resolve by competing in the Miss India pageant despite the fact that she was also studying for her pre-board exams.

Priyanka had signed on for four films within six months of being Miss World. The bridge of her nose collapsed, and she began undergoing surgical procedures to restore its previous shape. PeeCee had her acting career derailed when she was fired from two major films. One of the directors was kind enough to set up a screen test so Priyanka could see how her face would look magnified on 70mm film to movie screen size when the filmmakers heard allegations that she looked different after surgery. It was as if a door to paradise had opened and then slammed in her face when the second producer didn't even bother with a look test.

Priyanka's inexperience was shown during the filming of a song for Andaaz. She had trouble with what should have been easy choreography, resulting in errors with each take that just made things more stressful. When Raju Khan, the choreographer, was feeling particularly irritated, he told her that just because she is Miss World, don't believe she can dance. Before showing up to work, be sure she knows how to accomplish her duties. Unfortunately, filming in Cape Town had to be put on hold for ten days due to unforeseen circumstances. During this pause, Priyanka met Pandit Veeru Krishnan, a legend in the field of making amateurs look like stars. She improved her coordination by attending his sessions regularly. A few weeks later, she returned to Cape Town to reshoot the same scene with the same music and choreography, and this time, when she met up with Raju Khan, he exclaimed in shock that he doesn't know what she did, but now she is a dancer.

By listing the five most important characteristics for her future spouse, Priyanka brought into being the type of relationship she desired. Truthfulness was the first essential trait. The second was for him to understand the significance of his own family. Third, he had to give his job his all. For her fourth wish, the actor hoped to find someone who shared her capacity for fantasy and originality. Fifth, she wanted him to be as motivated and ambitious as she was. Nick Jonas, who obviously admires Priyanka's work, luckily sneaked into her direct messages. They had no idea their virtual courtship would blossom into a global phenomenon. When they finally met in person for Priyanka's second Oscars appearance, sparks soared. In a kneeling position, he asked, "You're real? Where have you been all my life?" It was then, and this is now.