Nick Jonas explains why his Indian fans refer to him as ‘National Jiju’

Nick Jonas shares a unique relationship with both the paparazzi and his Indian fan base.

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Recently, singer-actor Nick Jonas responded to the moniker “National Jiju” that she received due to her marriage to Priyanka Chopra. During a Tonight Show interview with Jimmy Fallon, Nick gave an explanation for the “Jiju” tag that was placed on him.

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Nick Jonas opens up on being conferred the title of ‘National Jiju’’

The host also played a clip from the Jonas Brothers performance in India, where Joe and Kevin Jonas gave him the nickname “Jiju.”

The American music artist, mentioned in conversation with with Jimmy, “As you know I am married to Priyanka. When we got married this hashtag started. I was ‘National Jiju.’ Jiju means elder sister’s husband, so effectively I’m the older brother to India.”

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Priyanka and Nick exchanged vows at the opulent Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on December 1, 2018. On January 15,2022, the couple welcomed their surrogate daughter Malti Marie into the world. To honor their moms with a loving tribute, the couple decided on the name Malti Marie. Marie pays tribute to Nick’s mother, Denise Jonas, while Malti reflects Priyanka’s mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra, through her middle name.

Nick will be next featured in John Carney’s musical-comedy – Power Ballad, scheduled to release in 2025.

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