Priyanka Chopra’s Rare School Photo from the US Goes Viral, Shared by Former Classmate
- byManasavi
- 20 Nov, 2025
Priyanka Chopra’s Unseen High School Photo from America Resurfaces, Fans Left Amazed
A rare and unseen photograph of global star Priyanka Chopra from her teenage years is creating a buzz across social media. The image, shared by one of her former classmates on Reddit, takes fans back to the time when Priyanka was just 14 years old and studying in the United States during her freshman year of high school. The viral post has sparked a wave of nostalgia and admiration for the actress, fondly known as Bollywood’s “Desi Girl.”
A Glimpse into Priyanka Chopra’s Early Years
Born in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Chopra spent part of her childhood in America before returning to India. During her years in the US, she studied in Indiana, where she attended the first year of high school—equivalent to Class 9 in India. Before she became Miss World, a model, and one of India's biggest stars, Priyanka was simply a bright teenager navigating school life in a foreign country.
The resurfaced image, posted by a classmate nearly two decades later, shows a young Priyanka sitting at a school desk, holding a pen and notebook. Dressed in a white overshirt and a black tank top, she looks straight at the camera with a warm smile—almost unrecognizable from the glamorous global icon she is today. The caption on the Reddit post read: “Do you all remember when Priyanka Chopra started her freshman year with us?”

Classmates Share Heartwarming Memories
Along with the viral image, several of Priyanka’s former schoolmates shared nostalgic comments, offering a rare peek into her teenage life in America.
One user, who claimed to be her high school boyfriend, wrote:
“We dated until she moved to Boston. She used to live in Presidential Estates. Those were the days. The necklace in the photo was actually mine.”
Another commented,
“I remember her. Man, this makes me feel old!”
A different classmate added that Priyanka was “still a Pacers fan,” hinting at her long-standing love for the basketball team.
These personal recollections brought an emotional touch to the viral moment, showing that the actress had left a lasting impression even before rising to fame.
From High School Girl to Global Superstar
After returning to India, Priyanka began her modeling journey, eventually winning the Miss World crown in 2000. She then transitioned to films and became one of Bollywood’s biggest names before moving to Hollywood, where she built an international career in acting, music, and entrepreneurship.
Today, she is settled in the US with her family and continues to be one of the most influential Indian celebrities across the globe.
Priyanka Set for a Big Comeback in Indian Cinema
On the work front, Priyanka Chopra is preparing to return to Indian cinema after eight years with SS Rajamouli’s film Varanasi. The movie’s title and first look were recently unveiled during a grand event in Hyderabad. Set for release during Sankranti 2027, the film also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles.
With her teenage photo trending worldwide and an exciting big-screen comeback on the horizon, Priyanka Chopra remains a name that continues to captivate audiences—whether through her past or her promising future.






