Nick Jonas Recalls Varmala Moment With Priyanka Chopra; Calls It 'Surprisingly Difficult'

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas hold a cherished position among showbiz's beloved couples, commanding global admiration. The duo had a grand, multi-day wedding affair at Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan in December 2018. The wedding festivities were attended solely by close friends and family. In a recent interview, Nick Jonas fondly recalled a memory from their varmala ceremony. He detailed the tradition where the bride and groom are lifted by their respective families, vying to be the first to put the garland around the other's neck. Jonas shared that the side that succeeds in this friendly race signifies familial dominance.

Speaking to People, Nick Jonas said, "There's this one moment in Indian weddings where the bride and groom are lifted on the shoulders of their family members and there's sort of a game that's played where this garland is put on each other. They try to be the first to put the garland on the other. And it's surprisingly difficult, especially when you have someone as competitive as me and Pri. But whoever is the one to put it on first, that side of the family is the more dominant."

 

 

 

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He added, "So it's really for the family members to feel pride and that's just a funny game. But it's really heartwarming and a great way for the families to all connect."

 

 

 

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For the unversed, Priyanka and Nick exchanged vows as per Christian traditions and Hindu rituals in two wedding ceremonies. Following the union, the Bollywood star relocated to Los Angeles. In January 2022, they were blessed with a daughter through surrogacy, affectionately named Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. Presently, they are wholeheartedly embracing this wonderful phase of life, devoting themselves to their daughter's well-being.