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Priyanka Chopra Uses Diwali To Share Traditions, From Home Pujas To Family Moments Online

She frames the holiday as a source of solace that doubles as a bridge to introduce her culture to overseas friends.

Overview

  • In a British Vogue interview published October 21, she called Diwali a coming together of community, food and laughter that offers hope in a turbulent world.
  • She said she maintains a mandir at home and performs pujas on the festival, with many non-Desi friends taking part.
  • She added that she gifts Indian clothing and has recently introduced the condiment achar to several Hollywood friends.
  • Her Instagram posts showed a family pooja with Nick Jonas, daughter Malti making rangoli and a small arm tattoo visible, alongside scenes from gatherings she hosted.
  • She recommended her 2015 film Dil Dhadakne Do to first-time Bollywood viewers, as outlets also noted her recent Heads of State and upcoming titles The Bluff, Judgment Day and SSMB29, with a first reveal expected in November.