Oscars 2026, Nick Jonas Adds 'Desi' Touch By Tying Kalava On His Wrist To Support Priyanka Chopra

The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) is taking place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026. The film industry's most prestigious award show is being hosted by Conan O'Brien for the second consecutive year. Well, among other celebrities, Priyanka Chopra also marked her presence. Priyanka is set to be the presenter of the award show. While her outfit choice at the Oscars 2026 grabbed the attention instantly, it was her husband, Nick Jonas, whose adorable gesture left the duo's desi fans in awe.

Nick Jonas was seen wearing a kalava at the Oscars 2026

Nick Jonas opted for a black-toned velvet tuxedo, which he wore beneath a white-toned shirt. A black bow-tie and matching boots finalised his look. The singer looked dashing as always. However, what grabbed the attention was his choice of wearing a kalava. Nick tied a kalava on his wrist as he marked his presence at the prestigious award show. No sooner was it noticed than his followers remained in awe, stating that the actor chose to do the same to support his wife.

Kalava is a red-yellow thread, also known as mauli or raksha sutra, which is generally used by Hindus, who tie it on the wrists during Hindu rituals, poojas or festivals. Nick wearing the kalava on his wrist is actually something that left people in total awe, as they felt that the singer was also adapting the Hindu culture, given that his wife, Priyanka, is an Indian. With Nick tying a kalava on his wrist, people couldn't help but recall another recent incident when he was seen tying a mangalsutra-inspired bracelet to his wrist, and his fans were instantly left in awe of him. Well, there's a reason why Nick is everyone's favourite 'jiju'.

Nick Jonas pens a witty caption as he drops a post from the Oscars 2026, while Priyanka Chopra turns heads 

Nick Jonas dropped a video of himself, as he was seen sipping water at the Oscars 2026. The video was a way for him to stop any possibility of controversy and a slight dig because it was only a few days ago when the singer sparked controversy as he briefly stepped out of the Golden Globe Awards. While he was out to get some water, fans started expressing concerns. Now, as he dropped the video from the Oscars, he addressed the same and wrote in the caption that if anyone had seen him sipping water, then it's possibly because of the temperature in Los Angeles.

Priyanka Chopra turned heads as she walked the red carpet of the Oscars 2026. The gorgeous lady was seen in a white-toned strapless gown from Dior. With Nick's black tuxedo and Priyanka's gorgeous white dress, it seemed that the couple brought the aesthetic of classic 'bride-and-groom'.

Priyanka's dress featured a sweetheart neckline and body-hugging silhouette till the waist, while it also featured a thigh-high slit adorned with feathery details. PeeCee accessorised her look with a gorgeous piece of necklace and let loose her hair, in addition to dewy makeup. Moreover, Nick and Priyanka stole the limelight as they posed alongside each other, looking simply glamorous.

What do you think about Nick Jonas wearing a kalava, and Priyanka's gorgeous look at the Oscars 2026?

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