Karwa Chauth was celebrated across the world on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Several Indians who believe in the ritual observed a fast for the long life of their spouses. Both husbands and wives can observe the fast. From decking up in red outfits to applying mehendi, enjoying sargi, and performing puja by worshipping the moon, Karwa Chauth is one of the most widely celebrated rituals.
Many Bollywood celebrities also celebrated the festival and shared photos and videos from their Karwa Chauth celebrations. However, one Bollywood celebrity, Priyanka Chopra, who lives in LA with her husband, singer-actor Nick Jonas, is very much attached to her roots and celebrates several Indian festivals, including Diwali, Karwa Chauth and Holi, among others.
On Thursday, the actor took to Instagram to share a carousel of pictures from her Karwa Chauth celebrations. The pictures featured her DIY mehendi design, breaking her Karwa Chauth fast, Malti hugging Nick, and another showing her in a traditional red outfit.
However, it was the seventh picture in her post that caught the attention of fans.
The picture shows Nick Jonas' hand on her waist, while Priyanka is lying sideways, with what appears to be a bite mark on her back.
Many users initially thought it was a pillow and couldn't understand what they were looking at. However, eagle-eyed netizens on social media soon began sharing their theories.
While some users found it 'cute', others questioned whether the particular picture was necessary. One user wrote, "We are talking about Priyanka Chopra here. Ever since she moved to States she has been nothing but cringe. You will never see Katrina, Deepika, Kareena post stuff like this. She always tries too hard as if she wants to prove a point."
Another user noted, "Nick jonas really said i'm making sure everyone knows this marriage is locked in. karwa chauth but make it visible for three days after lmao."
Another wrote, "Priyanka Chopra really knows how to break the internet! One Instagram post and the entire internet is busy investigating those marks."
Other comments included, "Why would she post it" and "It's disgusting".
One user even wrote, "He literally bit her a**."
No way Priyanka Chopra actually posted this on her Insta! Bite marks on her butt ? ? She didn't even hesitate for a second ? https://t.co/P08WFSQSov
— Akashhh (@Hi_IamAkash) October 30, 2026
However, some users defended the actor in the comments section, stating that she is married and can post whatever she feels like. One user wrote, "Husband and wife things. Why does everyone comment on every little thing? It's her page and her post. Critique something that actually makes sense."
Another commented, "She has a daughter too... maybe she did this. Why do people always make a fuss over nothing."
Personal life
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas tied the knot in December 2018 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Their wedding celebrations included both Hindu and Christian rituals, reflecting their respective cultural backgrounds. The couple welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, through surrogacy in January 2022. Since then, they have often shared glimpses of their family life on social media while maintaining a degree of privacy around their daughter.
