Nick Jonas Explains Why Indian Fans Call Him ‘National Jiju’: ‘I’m India’s Older Brother’

Ziya Khan July 29, 2024Last Updated: July 29, 2024

Nick Jonas shares a special connection with his Indian fans and the paparazzi. Recently, the singer-actor addressed the nickname ‘National Jiju’ given to him due to his marriage to Priyanka Chopra. During an interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, Nick explained the origins of the ‘Jiju’ tag. Nick shared, “As you know, I am married to Priyanka. When we got married, this hashtag started. I was called ‘National Jiju.’ Jiju means the husband of an elder sister, so effectively, I’m like the older brother to India.” Jimmy Fallon even played a clip from the Jonas Brothers concert in India, where Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas introduced Nick as “Jiju.”

On December 1, 2018, Priyanka and Nick tied the knot at the magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The couple welcomed their daughter Malti Marie on January 15, 2022, through surrogacy. The name Malti Marie was chosen as a heartfelt tribute to their mothers. Malti reflects Priyanka’s mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra’s middle name, while Marie honors Nick’s mother, Denise Jonas.Aside from his personal life, Nick Jonas has had a successful career in both music and acting. His debut studio album, “Nicholas Jonas,” was released in 2005. The singer has delivered popular singles like “Chains,” “Jealous,” “Good Thing,” and “Bacon.” He made his acting debut in the musical play “A Christmas Carol” in 2000.

His upcoming project in Broadway is “The Last Five Years,” set to release in 2025. Nick’s first Hollywood venture was “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” in 2009. He later starred in popular films such as “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” (2017), “Jumanji: The Next Level” (2019), and “Love Again” (2023). The latter featured Nick in an extended cameo alongside Priyanka, who played the protagonist in the American romantic-comedy. In 2024, Nick appeared in Robert Schwartzman’s comedy-drama, “The Good Half.”Looking ahead, Nick Jonas is set to appear in John Carney’s musical-comedy, “Power Ballad,” scheduled for release in 2025. As he continues to make waves in the entertainment industry, Nick’s bond with his Indian fans and the endearing ‘National Jiju’ nickname only strengthens his connection with his vast and diverse fan base.