After Madhu Chopra stated ceremony was postponed because the bride was ailing, Ishita posts about “new beginnings and beautiful endings”
Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; May 3, 2019)

Mirror had earlier reported (April 30) that Priyanka Chopra’s brother Siddharth’s wedding, which was to take place last weekend has been postponed, reportedly because the bride-to-be had to undergo an emergency surgery and needed time to recuperate. Ishita even posted a picture from the hospital a week ago, stating, “Recovering from surgery. Very painful but glad it’s over.”

On Thursday, she posted another picture of herself at a resto-bar, this time with the cryptic caption, “Cheers to new beginnings. With a goodbye kiss to beautiful endings.”

Followers reacted with messages cheering her up and telling her to “stay strong and beautiful”. Her mother, Nidhi Kumar, advised, “Close old book and write new story” while father Anirudh stated, “We are with you; Feel the expanse of the universe and be the star you were born to be.”

Mysteriously, pictures from her roka ceremony have gone missing from her Instagram handle, except for a solo picture. There is not a single picture of her with her groom-to-be on the handle. Interestingly, just a few days ago, Ishita had shared a picture with friends from her bridal shower, stating, “Last night was so much fun. Thank you for making it so special. Can’t believe it I’m getting married.”

Priyanka, who had reportedly arrived for the wedding on April 24, left six days later, on April 30, after casting her vote and inaugurating her mother Madhu Chopra’s clinic with Siddharth. The trio did not speak of the impending wedding, instead PeeCee was spotted partying with new bride Isha Ambani and cousin Parineeti Chopra.

Soon after her return to the US, the actress unfollowed Ishita on Instagram. However, PeeCee’s dog, Bailey Chopra, continues to ‘follow’ her.

The engagement ceremony in March was a family affair in the capital city. Priyanka and Nick who had tied the knot just three months ago, had flown down from Los Angeles for it. PeeCee welcomed Ishita into the family, rhapsodising over pictures of the couple, “You r so beautiful together… I wish you both the best for the future.” An ecstatic Ishita had also shared pictures of the gifts from the couple, along with a handwritten note from ‘NP’ informing that these were just some fun things to welcome her. “It’s a kit to be a bride. We love you,” the note stated. Siddharth and Ishita were reportedly in a relationship for a while before they agreed to take the plunge.

Earlier, in October 2014, Siddharth had got engaged to longtime girlfriend Kanika Mathur. The couple was to marry in Feb 2015, in Goa. A status on Siddharth’s Facebook page on Dec 4, 2014 read, “Wedding plans. Early Morning flight to Goa.” But before the year was out, he put up another post to say, “Single. Ready to mingle. Go Goa Gone. Wish everyone a very happy 2015.”

That time too, it was said that the wedding had only been delayed and not cancelled. “Siddharth wants to concentrate on his career and his new venture (a pub-lounge in Pune). Pushing it ahead was a big decision for both the families,” a source close to the family was quoted as saying. Priyanka was not in the country at that time and it was said, the wedding could not take place without her.

On Thursday, on the wedding being “postponed” Madhu Chopra, had told Bombay Times, “We are disappointed but what can you do when a person is unwell? We wish Ishita a speedy recovery.”

Mirror contacted Priyanka’s publicity manager and also mother Madhu Chopra on the conflicting reports about Siddharth and Ishita’s wedding. Despite repeated texts and calls, both chose not to comment. 

Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; April 30, 2019)

While Priyanka Chopra had arrived in Mumbai last week for brother Siddharth Chopra’s wedding with Ishita Kumar, it looks like the celebrations will have to wait. According to a source, the wedding, which was to be held last weekend, has been postponed as the bride-to-be had to undergo an emergency surgery just days before the ceremony. “There are rumours that the wedding has been called off, but it is not true. Ishita needs some time to recuperate from her surgery and the families are looking for another mahurat,” the source added.

Siddharth and Ishita had their roka ceremony on February 27 in Delhi. Welcoming her future sister-in-law into the family, Priyanka had shared on her Instagram, “So proud of my baby brother. You are so beautiful together...”