Priyanka Chopra has spoken about her life as a mother and how she and Nick Jonas are raising their daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas in a multicultural environment. The couple welcomed their daughter in January 2022 and have since focused on balancing their personal and professional lives while raising her.
In a recent interview, Priyanka Chopra shared how important her daughter is to her daily life. She said, “My whole existence revolves around her, what time she has to go to school… She is the best thing I’ve accomplished in my life and represents the best of Nick and me.” She also spoke about Nick Jonas being actively involved in parenting. She added, “My husband is very hands on, and even today, because I had to jump on this interview, he was the one preparing her for silly hair day at school. He did the cutest lopsided pigtails on her. Our baby is like a magnet to us, and we run to her wherever we are in the world.”
Priyanka Chopra also discussed how she manages her career along with motherhood. She explained that while she is not a diplomat, she tries to represent her culture positively through her work. She said, “I’m not a diplomat, I’m an actor, but I try to do my best and use my platform to give a good representation of my culture. I love India, and I’m very, very Indian in my choice of food and so many other things.”
At the same time, she highlighted the importance of acknowledging both sides of their family background. She said, “However, I need to have an understanding that our family is also partially American. While I try to keep my traditions alive in our day to day lives, we are in the United States. It’s actually very important for Nick and me that our daughter grows up in this multicultural way.”
She further explained how both cultures are part of their home life. “I was more familiar with American culture, so it was easier. For Nick, it was more of an introduction and an education. He loves India and respects it tremendously. He is part of my pujas and religious ceremonies. We celebrate with the same commitment and intention, be it Holi or Thanksgiving,” she said.