Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas once again struck a chord with the masses with a joke and exaggerated comment. She told the show’s cast (including her) a fun‑filled story recently of her observations of the traditional Karva Chauth fast for her American singer husband Nick Jonas. The witty answer received a massive amount of attention on social media, bringing laughter to the fans and conversation.
On The Show host Kapil Sharma asked Priyanka if she keeps the Karva Chauth fast, a practice in which married women don't eat anything or drink water until after the moon is perceived. Priyanka told him that she does observe the fast. But what struck me most of all about her reply was the playful exaggeration in which it followed. “Nick Jonas picks me up on an airplane so I can see the moon in the sky,” she said, if it’s not a very clear moon. This wry remark was delivered in her trademarks: traditional with a touch of modern glamour. And while clearly an exaggeration, the comment struck an audience for its creativity and charm.
Priyanka’s remark went viral immediately after the episode aired. Clips of her statement spread virally on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook as fans teasingly mentioned the idea of flying just to see the moon. Many took to her work for its light, entertaining tone, while others admired how it integrated cultural tradition with her international lifestyle. Memes and playful remarks inundated social media, making her exaggeration a newsworthy topic. It was a reminder for many that celebrities often use humor to engage audiences.
Karva Chauth is an Indian tradition which represents love and devotion between a couple of married people. Priyanka’s playful version of the ritual illustrated how cultural practice can be celebrated cross-culturally. Her marriage to Nick Jonas has generally been seen as a bridge from culture to culture. This anecdote added an extra piece of charm into their relationship story.
It was never supposed to be taken literally, Priyanka Chopra’s overblown statement about flying on a plane to look at the moon during Karva Chauth was done for fun. For followers, it was yet one more example of Priyanka’s wit and ability to turn ancient traditions even the most ancient of times on their head with humor.
