“National Jeeju” Nick Jonas on Embracing Hindi Music and the Desi Culture

Hold onto your heart-eye emojis, folks, because our favorite pop heartthrob, Nick Jonas, recently stopped by the Breakfast show on BBC Asian Network with the fabulous Nikita Kanda for a chat that had us swooning like never before. Brace yourselves for an oh-so-fetch rundown of everything from Hindi music adventures to cultural connections, and of course, future collabs!

Nikita asked Nick if she could call him “Jiju.” What’s the scoop behind this cute nickname? Well, it turns out that our man Nick is the National Jeeja Ji or National brother-in-law to the whole of India, thanks to his marriage to Bollywood queen Priyanka Chopra. The lovebirds sure have captured our hearts!

Nick spilled the deets on his Hindi music escapades, revealing that he’s been hitting those high notes in the studio for the track “Maan meri jaan,” a collab with none other than Indian music sensation, King. And guess what? He didn’t just wing it! The man took the time to get wife Priyanka’s expert opinion on pronunciations because, hey, he’s all about that authenticity. Priyanka even lent her magic touch by helping produce a part of the song remotely via FaceTime while on a shoot. Talk about a power couple helping each other excel!

But here’s the real tea—Nick is not just a Hindi music aficionado; he’s also been immersing himself in the language! From the sweet to the cheeky, he’s been picking up all sorts of phrases. And while he did admit to mastering some not-so-polite ones (oops!), his true passion lies in the world of food. Yep, you heard that right—our man knows his “Paneer” from his “Pani Puri” because he can’t resist those mouthwatering Indian delicacies. We stan a man who appreciates good eats!

Now, let’s get to the part that has us bursting with excitement—Nick’s plans for the future! Brace yourselves, people, because he’s ready to rock the Hindi music scene like never before. When asked about more collabs and Hindi music wonders, he couldn’t contain his enthusiasm. It’s like he’s caught the Desi bug, and we’re here for it! The thought of Nick Jonas grooving to desi beats and making music magic with Indian artists has us doing the happiest dance ever. We can’t wait to see what he cooks up next!

So, there you have it —Nick Jonas spilled the paneer (pun totally intended) on his Hindi music journey, his awesome cultural connections, and his burning desire for future collabs. This dreamy artist keeps surprising us with his incredible talent, and now, with his love for all things desi, he’s taking us on a whirlwind of musical and cultural fusion. Get ready to hit replay on those Hindi beats, because Nick Jonas is about to steal our hearts all over again!

Watch the full interview here: