In 2016, Priyanka began dating American singer and actor Nick Jonas. The couple's whirlwind romance culminated in a lavish wedding in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in December 2018. Priyanka and Nick's relationship has been widely covered in the media, with fans and followers praising their love and chemistry.
In the early years of her career, Chopra’s romantic narrative was largely shaped by the invasive nature of the Indian media. As she transitioned from Miss World to a leading lady, her personal life became fodder for tabloids. The most persistent and sensationalized storyline involved her alleged relationship with Bollywood’s "King of Romance," Shah Rukh Khan. While never confirmed, the rumors created a mythology around Chopra as the outsider who dared to challenge the status quo of the industry’s most powerful inner circle. Similarly, her alleged pairing with actor Akshay Kumar—sparked by their sizzling chemistry in films like Aitraaz and Waqt —became a talking point that eventually fizzled out due to personal complications. During this era, the narrative surrounding Chopra was often problematic; she was frequently painted as the "temptress" or the "home-wrecker" by a conservative press, a stark contrast to the bubbly, girl-next-door image expected of young actresses. In the early years of her career, Chopra’s
Before her own love life made headlines, Priyanka taught a generation how to fall in love on the silver screen. Her ability to embody desire, longing, and devotion made her the queen of the romantic blockbuster. While never confirmed, the rumors created a mythology
During the filming of Vishal Bhardwaj’s Kaminey (2009), Priyanka and co-star Shahid Kapoor reportedly grew close. Their chemistry was palpable in the gritty, rustic setting of the film. While neither confirmed the relationship extensively, industry insiders claimed it was a serious, albeit private, affair. The relationship reportedly fizzled due to "creative differences" and the pressures of their rising careers. It was a classic case of a "reel romance" bleeding into real life, only to fade away with the film’s final cut. And in Nick Jonas
Priyanka has been linked to several high-profile celebrities over the years. Here are some of her most notable relationships:
While not a conventional romance, her role as Sonia Roy—a sexually aggressive, manipulative boss—was a watershed moment. At just 22, she played a woman who uses seduction as a weapon. Her "romantic" storyline with Akshay Kumar was dark, obsessive, and dangerous. It broke the stereotype of the demure Bollywood heroine and proved that romance could be a battlefield.
And in Nick Jonas, she finally got the role she deserved: a woman loved loudly, proudly, and without conditions. It is the ultimate meta-romance—a Bollywood star who had to leave Bollywood to find her real-life hero, only to bring him back home for the wedding of the decade.