Despite making her home overseas for many years, Priyanka Chopra has consistently maintained strong ties to her cultural heritage and traditional values. Whether celebrating Holi, Diwali, or attending temple ceremonies, she actively introduces her family to Indian customs. On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, this deep cultural attachment came to the fore once again as Priyanka ensured her young daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas participated in the traditional sibling celebration by sending a custom Rakhi from across the globe to her cousin brother Neer, the infant son of actress Parineeti Chopra.
A Heartwarming Sisterly Gesture Across Continents
Parineeti Chopra offered fans a glimpse of this sweet family ritual by sharing a photograph on her official Instagram page. The post featured tiny Neer wearing the Rakhi sent by his cousin sister Malti from overseas. Expressing gratitude on behalf of her infant son, Parineeti captioned the adorable image with a warm note of thanks to Malti didi for sending Neer his very first Rakhi. Reacting to the emotional moment, Priyanka Chopra reshared the Instagram post on her own handle, adding a affectionate message emphasizing how much Malti loves her baby brother Neer.
A Milestone First Festival Together
This Raksha Bandhan holds unique significance for both families as it marks the very first time Malti Marie and Neer have celebrated the festival together as siblings. Priyanka Chopra and her musician husband Nick Jonas welcomed Malti Marie into their lives in January 2022 via surrogacy at a hospital facility in California. Meanwhile, Parineeti Chopra gave birth to her son Neer in October 2025. Even though thousands of miles separate the two cousins, their mothers ensured that their first shared Raksha Bandhan was rendered unforgettable through this thoughtful traditional exchange.
Preserving Indian Traditions Abroad
Priyanka Chopra has frequently made headlines for bringing up Malti with a solid grounding in Indian culture despite residing far from India. Recently, she posted a widely viewed video showing her teaching her young daughter verses from the sacred Durga Saptashati mantra. From celebrating major festivals with the extended Jonas household to visiting Hindu temples during significant life moments, Priyanka continues to ensure that Malti remains closely acquainted with her roots and spiritual heritage.
Looking Ahead at Cinematic Endeavors
On the professional front, both cousins continue to navigate active careers in the entertainment business. Priyanka Chopra is making a highly anticipated return to Indian cinema after a hiatus of nearly 8 years without appearing in an Indian feature film. She has been cast in director SS Rajamouli’s upcoming grand project titled 'Varanasi', which stars Mahesh Babu in the principal lead role. The major portion of filming involving Priyanka has already been completed, and the cinematic venture is expected to hit theaters worldwide in April 2027. On the other hand, Parineeti Chopra’s most recent screen appearance came in the 2024 biographical drama film 'Amar Singh Chamkila', where she performed alongside Diljit Dosanjh.
