Meet Neelam Upadhyaya, Priyanka Chopra’s soon-to-be sister-in-law: All you need to know (original) (raw)

On April 2, 2024, Priyanka Chopra Jonas delighted her fans by announcing the engagement of her younger brother

Siddharth Chopra

to actress

Neelam Upadhyaya

. The intimate roka ceremony was a joyful family affair attended by Priyanka, her husband Nick Jonas, and their adorable daughter, Malti Marie. Heartwarming pictures shared by the actress captured the celebrations, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter for the Chopra family.
Neelam Upadhyaya, a well-known face in Tamil and Telugu cinema, was born on October 5, 1993. She made her debut in 2012 with 'Mr 7' and quickly gained recognition for her performances in movies such as 'Action 3D', 'Unnodu Oru Naal', 'Om Shanthi Om', and 'Pandagala Vachadu'. Besides her acting career, Neelam is known for her stint on MTV’s 'Style Check' and has steadily built a loyal fan base over the years. Coming from a close-knit family, she shares a warm bond with her married brother and elder sister, who residesin Australia.

The love story between Neelam and Siddharth Chopra has an interesting twist. They met on a dating app in which Priyanka herself had invested. Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar UK, Priyanka humorously shared, "For once, he was grateful for something I did! They’re so cute. I love love." Their journey from a digital match to engagement has captured the imagination of fans.

The wedding festivities have already begun with vibrant and traditional ceremonies. The Chopra family recently hosted a Mata ki Chowki, where Priyanka’s mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra, shared delightful pictures, captioning them, "A divine start to the wedding festivities! May Mata Rani bless the couple with happiness, love, and prosperity." Neelam, glowing with pre-wedding excitement, also posted snapshots from her mehendi ceremony, dazzling in a stunning green sharara set.
As the celebrations gear up for the big day, Neelam Upadhyaya is set to officially join one of India’s most famous celebrity families, promising more delightful moments for fans of the Chopra clan.

Priyanka Chopra's brother Siddharth Chopra and Neelam Upadhyay get 'roka-fied'; soon-to-be mami's photograph cuddling Malti goes viral