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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas engaged, see pics: Highlights

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
Aug 18, 2018 08:16 PM IST

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ engagement ceremony was full of colour, tradition and style. The roka ceremony took place according to Punjabi tradition at Priyanka’s residence on Saturday morning. While Nick Jonas popped the question in London in July and Priyanka Chopra said yes, the couple now solemnised their engagement with their families present. The Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas roka ceremony was a private affair with only the family and some close friends present. Both Priyanka and Nick chose desi attires for the engagement. According to reports, the traditional engagement ceremony will be followed by an engagement party in the evening that will begin late.  When Priyanka met Nick: How the east meets west love story unfolded:Check out our LIVE coverage of Priyanka Chopra’s engagement party here.

4:45pm IST

All pics from Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas engagement

Priyanka’s manager and friend Anjula Acharia gave us a sneak peek at Nick and Priyanka’s roka ceremony.

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas and Anjula Acharia.
Priyanka Chopra with Anjula and VJ Anusha
Parineeti Chopra among the guests at Priyanka Chopra’s engagement celebrations.
Priyanka Chopra seen smiling at her roka ceremony.

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4:27pm IST

Salman Khan’s sister attends Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas’ engagement

Arpita Khan Sharma, one of Priyanka Chopra’s closest friends, arrived for her engagement. Arpita arrived in a pretty pink suit to join her friend on her big day. The two are often seen together on dinner dates and Priyanka was one of the first people to pay Arpita a visit when her son, Aahil was born. The invitation also suggests that all is well between Priyanka and Salman after she quit his film Bharat merely 10 days before her portion of shoot was to begin. Read full story here.

Arpita Khan Sharma spotted at Priyanka Chopra’s engagement.

4:15pm IST

Nick Jonas calls himself ‘luckiest guy on earth’

Commenting on Priyanka Chopra’s Instagram post about their engagement, fiancee Nick Jonas wrote, “Wow, congrats... he’s the luckiest guy on earth.”

3:50pm IST

Nick Jonas’ dad welcomes Priyanka to the family

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ Instagram confirmation of their engagement had Hollywood and Bollywood stars lining to congratulate them. The most special comment was from Nick’s dad who welcomed Priyanka to the family.

3:20pm IST

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas make relationship official

3:00pm IST

Abu Jani-Sandip Khosla congratulate Priyanka and Nick

2:30pm IST

Salman Khan’s sister Arpita reaches Priyanka’s home

Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan Sharma reached Priyanka Chopra’s Mumbai residence moments after her roka ceremony ended. Priyanka had earlier walked out of Salman Khan’s Bharat at the last moment, ostensibly to get married.

 

Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan Sharma at Priyanka Chopra’s engagement. ( )

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Preity Zinta congratulates Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas on engagement

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Priyanka’s friends leave carrying gold-and-white gift boxes

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Parineeti Chopra leaves after Priyanka, Nick roka ceremony

1:35pm IST

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas evening party to have gold and white theme

Priyanka and Nick will hold an engagement bash in the evening with gold and white theme. Bollywood stars such as Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh and Raveena Tandon, among others, are expected to attend event.

1:15pm IST

Nick Jonas’ parents also seen in traditional Indian wear

Not just Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, even his parents were seen wearing traditional Indian clothes at the couple’s engagement ceremony. While Nick’s father Kevin Sr was seen in a pristine white kurta-pyjama, mother Denise chose a beautiful green suit. They were seen sitting next to Nick and Priyanka during the roka ceremony. It was earlier reported that Nick’s family was very enthusiastic about Indian customs and rituals.

 

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra at the roka ceremony with his parents. ( )

12:50pm IST

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas’ puja ceremony begins

12:40pm IST

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas first pic from engagement ceremony

12:25pm IST

Priyanka Chopra’s manager Anjula Acharia reaches Mumbai

12:10pm IST

Parineeti Chopra reaches Priyanka Chopra’s residence

11:58am IST

Priyanka Chopra’s Bollywood friends reach for the ceremony

Priyanka Chopra’s friends from the film industry started reaching for the traditional roka ceremony. Among those who were seen at her residence for the morning puja include scriptwriter Mushtaq Shaikh and producer Shrishti Behl. Priyanka and Shrishti worked together in Drona and have been the best of friends since.

11:40am IST

Traditional puja begins at Priyanka Chopra’s home

A small puja is taking place at Priyanka Chopra’s residence in Mumbai as part of roka ceremony. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are making their engagement official in the presence of their respective families and close friends. The whole event is shrouded in secrecy with both Nick and Priyanka refusing to comment on their relationship. Close friends of Priyanka have reached the residence, with Priyanka’s cousin Parineeti Chopra among the first few there.

Parineeti Chopra at the airport as she returns to Mumbai to attend Priyanka Chopra’s engagement. ( )

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