Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have revisited the beginning of their love story, nearly a decade after their first interaction on social media. Appearing together on the Hey Jonas podcast, the couple looked back at the Twitter direct message (DM) that sparked their relationship and eventually led to their marriage.
Nick shared a screenshot of the first message he sent Priyanka on Twitter, now known as X, revealing how curiosity about the actress after watching Quantico prompted him to reach out.
The couple’s candid conversation offered fans a glimpse into how their romance began and also featured light-hearted anecdotes about Nick’s interest in Bollywood gossip and Indian culture.
Nick Jonas reveals the first message he sent Priyanka Chopra
During the podcast, Nick Jonas recalled that it was his elder brother, Kevin Jonas, who first introduced him to Quantico, Priyanka Chopra’s Hollywood television debut.
Nick said he had seen a billboard promoting the series before searching for Priyanka on Twitter.
According to him, Kevin asked whether he had watched Quantico. Curious about the actress, Nick searched for her profile and noticed that she followed him on Twitter.
He then decided to send her a direct message.
The message read:
“Hello, I have heard from a few people that we should meet. I have to agree with these people. Are you in LA anytime soon?”
Priyanka responded warmly, writing:
“Hey… Graham’s told me so much about you… Let’s text, more private. My team can access this.”
That exchange marked the beginning of a conversation that would later blossom into a relationship.
Priyanka recalls how Nick verified her identity
Priyanka Chopra also shared an interesting detail from their early conversations.
She revealed that Nick wanted to make sure he was actually speaking to her and requested a real-time photograph with a timestamp.
Recalling the moment, Priyanka joked that she had just finished attending a fashion show.
“He wanted to corroborate that it was actually me. So he asked me for a photo, that moment looking into the camera with a timestamp. I appreciated it too. It was after a fashion show. I was cute that day,” she said.
Nick added that although they started texting soon after the Twitter exchange, it took nearly one-and-a-half years before they officially began dating.
“So we started texting. It wasn’t until a year and a half later that we started dating and then eventually we were engaged,” he said.
Nick admits he follows Bollywood gossip
The conversation also turned to Nick Jonas’ surprising knowledge of Bollywood news.
Priyanka joked that her husband often knows more about celebrity relationships than she does.
Nick admitted that he enjoys following Bollywood developments and occasionally keeps track of entertainment-focused social media accounts.
“What I have loved most in these eight years is the Bollywood gossip,” he said.
Priyanka laughed, saying there have been several occasions when Nick informed her about celebrity break-ups before she had heard about them.
Nick also confessed to “ghost-following” a few Instagram accounts simply to stay updated on the latest industry developments.
He said he enjoys following the evolving dynamics between actors, filmmakers and writers, adding that he considers Bollywood one of the world’s most exciting creative industries.
Priyanka praises Nick for embracing Indian culture
Priyanka also spoke about how Nick has embraced Indian traditions over the years.
She revealed that while she was in India filming earlier this year during Holi, Nick organised a celebration at their home in her absence.
According to Priyanka, he invited friends, arranged Indian food and celebrated the festival, leaving her feeling emotional despite missing the event.
She praised Nick for representing her culture with genuine enthusiasm and joked that his favourite part of Bollywood remains the “gup”, or celebrity gossip.
Priyanka and Nick’s journey together
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas tied the knot in December 2018 at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur in ceremonies that blended Hindu and Christian traditions.
The couple welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, through surrogacy in January 2022.
Since then, they have frequently shared glimpses of their family life while continuing to support each other’s professional commitments.
Priyanka Chopra’s upcoming projects
On the work front, Priyanka Chopra is preparing for SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi, in which she will reportedly play the character Mandakini.
She also has The Bluff, directed by Frank E. Flowers, in the pipeline. The action drama stars Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Temuera Morrison.
Additionally, Priyanka recently returned as Nadia Sinh in Citadel Season 2, reprising her role opposite Richard Madden in the spy thriller series.
Conclusion
Nearly 10 years after a simple Twitter DM connected them, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra continue to captivate fans with the story of how their relationship began. Their latest podcast appearance not only revisited that memorable first message but also highlighted the humour, friendship and cultural bond that have defined their marriage.