National Jiju Strikes Again! Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Groove To ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ Backstage. Watch
Nick Jonas brought Priyanka Chopra into the Jonas Brothers’ pre-show ritual as the band grooved to the iconic Bollywood track ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’.
The ‘National Jiju’ has officially struck again! In a move that has sent Bollywood fans into a social media frenzy, singer Nick Jonas shared a high-energy video on Instagram featuring a surprise guest for the Jonas Brothers’ iconic pre-show ritual: his wife and actress, Priyanka Chopra Jonas. The quartet, including brothers Joe and Kevin Jonas, were seen grooving to a timeless Indian classic, proving once and for all that the Jonas household is firmly in its Bollywood era.
In the video, captioned “Tonight's pre-show hype song. @thezeenataman icon,” Nick is the centre of attention in a vibrant, eye-catching orange coat paired with denim. As the unmistakable opening beats of ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ – the 1980 hit from the film ‘Qurbani’ – begin to play, the energy in the room shifts into high gear.
Check out Nick Jonas’ Instagram post below:
Priyanka, looking effortlessly chic in a brown ensemble, steals the spotlight as she joins the brothers. The group perfectly captures the peppy, disco-infused rhythm of the track, which was originally picturised on the legendary Zeenat Aman.
While Nick and Joe bring their signature pop-star charisma to the moves, it’s the addition of the ‘Desi Girl’ herself that makes this particular pre-show tradition feel like a true cultural crossover event.
This wasn’t just a one-off moment for Nick. The singer has recently made a habit of unlocking new Bollywood tracks to get the band pumped before taking the stage. Just days prior, the internet erupted when the brothers shared a video dancing to ‘Shararat’ from the film ‘Dhurandhar’, which even prompted a cheeky response from Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who commented, “JIJUUUU JAAANE DEEEEEE”.
Nick Jonas has also been seen vibing to ‘Aavan Jaavan’ from ‘War 2’, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. Fans have been quick to embrace this musical shift, with many jokingly asking if Nick has received his Aadhaar card yet, while others have firmly cemented his title as India's favourite brother-in-law.
The comment section of the post was immediately inundated with love from around the globe. Spotify India chimed in asking for the full pre-show playlist, while fans noted that watching a Hollywood icon respect and enjoy Indian classics is “pure joy”. By tagging Zeenat Aman and calling her an “icon,” Nick showed a deep appreciation for the roots of the music he’s using to fuel his performances.
The video comes at a celebratory time for the band, as the Jonas Brothers recently marked 20 years together, leaving their handprints at the iconic TCL Theatre in Hollywood. With Priyanka by his side and a playlist full of Bollywood bangers, it seems Nick Jonas is finding the perfect balance between his pop-rock legacy and his ‘Desi’ family ties.
