Like most Indian weddings, the sangeet was full of Bollywood numbers, including many songs from Priyanka’s movies, and friendly banter between the groom and bride’s sides
Ismat Tahseen (BOMBAY TIMES; December 2, 2018)

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ wedding celebrations in Jodhpur started with mehendi and sangeet functions on Friday at Umaid Bhawan Palace. The sangeet ceremony was as filmi as you would expect. Priyanka wore a shimmery sari for the function and made an entry with her mom, Madhu Chopra, while dancing to her song Ram Chahe Leela Chahe. Her mother, too, danced with her for a while and then left the stage. It was then followed by the bride’s next performance on Desi Girl. She was joined by her cousin Parineeti Chopra as well as close friend Isha Ambani, along with the other bridesmaids. Together, they danced on another Priyanka song, Gallan Goodiyaan.

Some of the guests who arrived at Jodhpur on Friday to be a part of the wedding were Arpita Khan, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Nick Jonas’ younger brother Frankie Jonas and Mukesh Ambani with his family. The Ambanis were the last guests to arrive (at around 10 pm) and sources say they were in the city for just a couple of hours to be a part of the sangeet.

PEACOCK-THEMED DECOR
As per sources, the decor of the sangeet was based on the peacock theme, with shades of black and gold. From the reception till the sangeet venue, Kalbeliya dancers and attendants dressed up in traditional Rajasthani attire, holding flambeaus welcomed the guests.

The mehendi took place at 12.30 in the afternoon on the same day, in a smaller garden area. In keeping with the theme of the sangeet, the tables were set with dark linen that matched the shimmery table centerpieces. The garden area was also decorated with beautiful emerald green and blue faux peacock feathers and was lit up with golden lights. Informs a source, “Once everyone was ready, they settled down and the evening kick-started with a performance by a Punjabi band. Interestingly, they first played some rousing English music. Then, Anusha Dandekar and a friend from Nick’s side took over the mic as hosts for the evening.” The sangeet ceremony was choreographed by Ganesh Hegde. Singer Manasi Scott was also one of the performers.

A LITTLE NOK-JHONK
Like in most Indian weddings, PeeCee-Nick’s sangeet also saw its share of leg-pulling and nok-jhonk between the two sides, and that set the mood for what lay ahead. Adds the source, “The entire evening was like a competition between the girl and boy’s side. They were pulling each other’s leg and asking questions like, “Hey, I can pronounce your name, can you pronounce mine?” and “Can you do this Bollywood thumka?”

Post this, Priyanka’s girl gang — Parineeti, Quantico co-star Yasmine Al Masri and others — enacted her entire life story, how Priyanka started her career, her and Nick’s love story and how he proposed to her. Parineeti played her cousin in the skit. Even the mothers of the couple played a huge part to make the evening extra special. Says the source, “There was a lovely slideshow featuring childhood pictures of Nick and Priyanka. Nick and Priyanka’s mothers shared their heartfelt thoughts on what their children meant to them. They spoke about how they both were, as kids, their growing up years and how lucky they were to be their parents. It was an emotional moment for everyone.” Jaipur-based designer Punit Balana did the mehendi and sangeet outfits of the baraatis, while Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla reportedly designed the clothes of the baraatis for the wedding.

DHAMAAL ON THE DANCE FLOOR
After the emotional high, the music got everyone grooving. “They first played romantic soundtracks from Beauty And The Beast and Titanic. There were special performances by senior members from Priyanka’s side. The moment Galla Goodiyaan started playing, the couple pulled in the rest of their family members to dance to the track,” said the source. Later, there was a flower shower and a display of fireworks. Guests then went on to enjoy a lavish buffet served in antique silverware.

— With inputs from Neha Choudhary and Divya Kaushik

MID-DAY (May 30, 2016)

With Priyanka Chopra back in town, the industry grapevine has been buzzing about what her next Bollywood project would be. However, the actress has put off all her meetings with filmmakers until next week, we hear.

Says a source, “Yasmine Al Masri, her co-star from American TV show Quantico, has also come down with Priyanka for a few days and she is busy playing a good host to her. From doing photo shoots to honouring her endorsement commitments, she has a packed week, but she will squeeze in some time to show Yasmine around town. A visit to the Siddhivinayak temple and other tourist hubs are on her list. She will meet filmmakers and discuss offers only post June 6.”

A source close to the actress says since landing in Mumbai on Friday morning, she has been spending all her time with her family. “A few Bollywood filmmakers had e- mailed their scripts to her while she was shooting for Quantico and her debut Hollywood film, Baywatch, in Canada and the US. However, she will finalise things only after meeting the makers face to face and discussing the dates required for the project. Although she has been doing well in the West, she wants to give equal weightage to Bollywood, by taking up some niche projects.”

The actress who is on a 'working holiday' was accompanied by her Quantico co-star
Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; May 28, 2016)




"Mere desh ki dharthi! So good to be back home in Aamchi Mumbai..." These were Priyanka Chopra's first words as she walked out of Mumbai's International Airport at 4am on Friday. She was accompanied by her Quantico co-star, Palestinian-Egyptian actress Yasmine Al Masri aka Jaz, who plays a double role in the American FBI drama, alongside PeeCee's Alex Parrish. The actress who has been making headlines in the West is on a 'family vacation-turned-working holiday' for a month-and-a-half. "There was a huge crowd waiting for Priyanka outside the airport. Fans had arrived with bouquets and balloons. They had their mobile phones ready for a selfie. PeeCee had warned Jaz to expect this and held her hand guiding the way. The two gracefully posed for the shutterbugs and she even shook hands with the gathered media, happy to be speaking in Hindi again," a source informed Mirror. "Baywatch ki shooting khatam ho gayi hai! Aage ki film main yahan decide karungi" PeeCee shared, in spite of the pushing and pulling.

They then sped towards her Andheri home with the car windows rolled down for a few minutes to soak in some summer sun. At home, Jaz was welcomed by PeeCee's mum, Madhu Chopra, and home-cooked Punjabi food. "The two will be spending the next 10 days in Mumbai and despite PeeCee's busy schedule, packed with script-readings and brand endorsements, PeeCee plans to take Jaz out for street shopping and a visit to Siddhivinayak and Haji Ali. She's also promised her a taste of Mumbai chaat," adds the source.

Jaz is on a 10-day vacay and flies out on June 6. PeeCee will travel in and out of Mumbai, visiting Delhi, amongst other cities on business and will head back to New York, immediately jumping into the shoot of Quantico's Season 2. But before that she'll announce her second Hollywood feature film and no, it's not opposite James Bond!