Priyanka Chopra Jonas is back in Mumbai, and she’s soaking in every ounce of home with a perfect mix of food, culture, and nostalgia. The global star, who landed in the city on September 29 for a professional commitment, is turning heads not just with her public appearances, but also with her deeply relatable desi moments — like enjoying thepla for breakfast while vibing to a 90s Bollywood classic.
Taking to her Instagram stories this morning, Priyanka gave fans a delightful glimpse into her breakfast ritual — a wholesome Gujarati-style plate of thepla, paired with coconut chutney and a spicy mango pickle, all while lounging in a fluffy white bathrobe. But what truly gave fans a dose of nostalgia was her choice of background music: the hauntingly beautiful track "Aankhon Se Tune Yeh Kya Kardiya" from the 1998 romantic drama Ghulam, starring Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji.
Captioned simply as "Day 2 Mumbai Mornings", the post struck a chord with fans, offering a warm, grounded contrast to her otherwise jet-setting lifestyle.
Just yesterday, she posted a photo capturing the serene Bandra-Worli Sea Link, calling it "Never Gets Old" — a sentiment that resonates with every Mumbaikar who finds magic in the city’s skyline.
Another snap showed her in cozy, colorful socks, curled up with a bowl of poha, enjoying a quiet moment against the backdrop of the Arabian Sea. For someone constantly in the limelight, these simple pleasures speak volumes about her connection to her roots.
Not one to miss out on cultural festivities, Priyanka also visited the North Mumbai Durga Pooja pandal on Tuesday, where she was seen seeking blessings from Maa Durga. Dressed gracefully, she looked every bit the quintessential Bengali beauty, joining the festivities with heartfelt devotion.
On the professional front, Priyanka Chopra is all set to make a powerful comeback to Indian cinema with a high-profile pan-India film directed by S.S. Rajamouli, tentatively titled SSMB29. The film, which also stars Mahesh Babu in the lead, is envisioned as a globe-trotting action-adventure, blending Indian storytelling with international scale and appeal. This ambitious project marks Priyanka’s return to Hindi cinema after her last appearance in The Sky is Pink (2019), and is poised to be one of the most anticipated collaborations in recent years.
From soulful songs to spicy pickles and star-studded pooja visits, Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s Mumbai diaries are a beautiful reminder of how even global icons never forget their roots. Whether it's sipping chai, indulging in thepla, or grooving to 90s melodies, Priyanka’s presence in India is always a blend of glamour and groundedness — and this time, it's sprinkled with just the right amount of nostalgia.