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It’s no longer just a passing phase, Nick Jonas seems to have fully embraced Bollywood as part of his everyday soundtrack. The global pop star has been consistently sharing glimpses of his growing love for Hindi film music, and his latest post only reinforces how deeply these rhythms have found their way into his world.

In a recent video, Nick revisited a series of candid dance moments featuring himself, his brothers, and wife Priyanka Chopra. The clip was set to the evergreen track Kay Sera Sera from Pukar. Keeping the vibe effortless, Nick captioned it simply; “Follow Your Heart”-a sentiment that seems to mirror his spontaneous connection with Bollywood music.

 

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This isn’t an isolated moment. Nick has, in recent months, made a habit of incorporating Bollywood tracks into his off-stage and pre-show routines. In an earlier post, he shared a high-energy clip dancing with Priyanka, Kevin, and Joe Jonas to Aap Jaisa Koi from Qurbani.

His Bollywood playlist doesn’t stop there. From grooving to Shararat from Dhurandhar which he dubbed his ‘new pre-show hype song’-to vibing with tracks like Aavan Jaavan from War 2, Nick’s selections span eras and styles. He even paid a sweet nod to Priyanka’s filmography by dancing to Saajan Saajan from Barsaat, making it a personal as well as cultural crossover.

Fans across the globe have been quick to embrace these moments, celebrating the seamless blend of Hollywood pop culture with Bollywood nostalgia. For many, it’s refreshing to see a global artist genuinely engage with Indian music beyond surface-level trends.

Nick and Priyanka’s own love story has been just as cinematic. After a whirlwind romance, the couple tied the knot in a grand ceremony in Udaipur on December 1, 2018, honouring both Hindu and Christian traditions. Since then, their relationship has often served as a bridge between two entertainment industries and Nick’s Bollywood playlist might just be its most entertaining extension. At this point, it’s clear Bollywood isn’t just influencing Nick Jonas, it’s becoming part of his rhythm.

Love stories that bridge cultures often carry moments that stay unforgettable for years, and the journey of Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas is filled with many such memories. Married since 2018, the couple has often spoken about the blend of traditions that shaped their wedding celebrations. Recently, Priyanka looked back at one particularly meaningful moment — their roka ceremony — revealing how it became a deeply emotional milestone for her and her family.

During an appearance on the podcast Mythical Kitchen, the actor shared that the ceremony turned out to be far more elaborate and sentimental than she had expected. She credited her mother, Madhu Chopra, for creating a memorable experience, especially because Priyanka’s father was not there to witness the occasion.

 

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Priyanka explained that her mother wanted the ritual to feel special and meaningful. The space in their home was transformed to reflect the significance of the moment, with traditional arrangements for the ceremony. Four priests conducted the rituals while chants filled the room, and a sacred fire was placed at the center for the havan ceremony. According to the actor, the entire setting created an atmosphere that made the occasion feel far more profound than she had anticipated.

She recalled that although Nick had already proposed, the reality of entering a new phase of life truly struck her during the roka. Walking into the ceremony hand in hand with him made her realize that this was the moment she was formally stepping into a new chapter. For Priyanka, it symbolized the point where she consciously chose the family she was about to build.

Nick’s enthusiasm for embracing Indian traditions also left a strong impression on her relatives. Priyanka shared that he performed the rituals sincerely, which delighted many of the elders present. Her aunts were especially amused and impressed seeing him participate fully — from chanting “swaha” during the havan to even playing the dholak.

After the ceremony concluded, the couple shared a quiet moment together before returning to join the rest of the family for lunch. Priyanka remembered Nick holding her hand and remarking that the experience felt strangely familiar, as if they had shared several lifetimes together already.

In Hindu wedding traditions, couples circle the sacred fire seven times, symbolizing a promise to stay together for seven lifetimes. When Nick expressed that sentiment, Priyanka said it deeply touched her. Curious about what he meant, she asked him about the comment, and his response only strengthened her feelings. He told her the experience felt like home to him and that he wanted to continue discovering and sharing such traditions with her.

Priyanka later reflected that moments like these made it impossible not to fall even more in love with him.

The couple eventually celebrated their grand wedding in 2018 in Jodhpur, combining Indian and Western ceremonies. Today, they continue to share their life together with their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, whom they welcomed in 2022 through surrogacy.

By Tiyasa Chakraborty