Nick Jonas Played Dhol at Their Roka & Won Every Aunty’s Heart — Priyanka Chopra’s Story Is Pure Gold

If you ever needed proof that Nick Jonas is the ultimate desi son-in-law, Priyanka Chopra just delivered it. In a recent appearance on Mythical Kitchen, the global star opened up about the one roka moment that made her fall even more in love with her husband — and honestly, it’s the most wholesome thing you’ll read today.

The Roka That Changed Everything

Priyanka’s mother, Madhu Chopra, pulled out all the stops for the ceremony. As PC recalled, her mom had moved all the couches, set up low seating, arranged four pandits (priests) for chanting, and placed a sacred havan kund (fire pit) right in the centre of the hall. The emotion behind it? Priyanka said it simply: “Daughter’s getting married and don’t have dad.” A quiet tribute to her late father, Dr. Ashok Chopra.

Walking into that room, Priyanka says it truly hit her — this was the moment she chose her family.

Nick Jonas: Dhol Player, Swaha Sayer, Aunty Favourite

Here’s where it gets delightful. Nick didn’t just sit through the Hindu rituals politely — he actually participated. He chanted along, said the sacred word “swaha” at the right moments, and then picked up the dholak and played it. The aunties were absolutely floored.

Priyanka recalled: “They were like, oh he’s saying swaha, oh wow, he can play the Dholak, they loved him.”

The roka ceremony is a formal pre-wedding ritual in Indian culture where both families officially agree to the union — think of it as the moment the relationship becomes an alliance between two families. Nick passing the aunty test there basically meant he’d already won the wedding before it began.

Priyanka & Nick’s Love Story

“It Felt Like Our Third or Fourth Lifetime”

Later that night, Nick said something that sealed the deal for Priyanka. He told her it felt like their third or fourth lifetime together — that familiar, like home. In Indian weddings, couples circle the sacred fire seven times, pledging love across seven lifetimes. So when Nick said it felt familiar, Priyanka asked him why. His reply: “Because I want to experience so much of it together.”

Her response? “How are you not gonna marry that man?”

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