Actress Parineeti Chopra tied the knot with politician Raghav Chadha in the presence of close family and friends on 24 September. However, amid much fanfare in Udaipur, it was actress Priyanka Chopra, who was missing alongside singer-husband Nick Jonas. Now, the Citadel star’s mother Madhu Chopra has revealed the real reason behind the 41-year-old’s absence.
Priyanka Chopra’s mother was spotted at the Udaipur airport, leaving alongside her son Siddharth Chopra after the big day. It was at during this time that she indulged in a conversation with the paparazzi.
On Priyanka Chopra not attending the wedding
Priyanka Chopra’s mother Madhu Chopra and brother Siddharth Chopra were spotted by the paparazzi leaving Udaipur Airport. When asked by the actress’ mother about the wedding, she replied with “Bohot badhiya (very good).”
On questioning her further about Priyanka Chopra’s absence from the wedding, Madhu Chopra confirmed that she had work commitments and that was the reason she had to give the wedding a miss. “Woh kaam kar rahe hai (She is working),” Madhu Chopra added.
On exchanging gifts
The photographers didn’t stop at this as they questioned Madhu Chopra about what she gifted Parineeti and Raghav at the wedding. She, on her part, replied with, “Unhone sab mana kardiya. No lena dena. (They said no to everything. No receiving and giving).” However, Madhu Chopra also added showering lots of blessings on the newly married couple.
Parineeti Chopra at her wedding day
When asked how Parineeti Chopra looked on her wedding day, Madhu Chopra said, “Arey waise hi khubsoorat hai. Aur achhi lag rahi thi. (She is very beautiful. She looked even more beautiful at her wedding)."
Ahead of the much-awaited wedding of Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha’s, Priyanka Chopra posted a heartfelt message for the couple. On Saturday, 23 September, the Fashion star took to her Instagram Stories, posting a happy picture of Ishaqzaade actress. She wrote, “I hope you are as happy and as content as this on your big day little one… Always wishing you so much love… #Newbeginnings.”
Among Parineeti Chopra’s close friends who attended the wedding at The Leela Palace in Udaipur include designer Manish Malhotra, former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza and influencer Sanjana Batra.
Priyanka Chopra’s work commitments
Work wise, Priyanka Chopra was last seen in the movie Love Again and the Prime Video series Citadel, where she shared screen space with Richard Madden. In Bollywood, the actress is set to appear in Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa, starring Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif.