Global star Priyanka Chopra recently opened up about the emotional journey she experienced before welcoming her daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The actor shared that the road to motherhood was not easy and described her child as a “miracle baby.”
Priyanka married singer Nick Jonas in 2018, and the couple became parents in 2022 when their daughter was born through surrogacy.
Priyanka Chopra on Malti’s Birth and NICU Journey
In an interview with Marie Claire, Priyanka reflected on the difficult experiences she faced during pregnancies and how everything changed after Malti came into her life.
She revealed that Malti had to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for 110 days after birth.
“Our daughter was deeply wanted because I had a really tough time with pregnancies,” Priyanka said. “She’s my miracle baby. When she was born, everything else just paused.”
The actor added that the experience of having a premature baby continues to shape how she feels as a mother.
“I think it’s a preemie mom or NICU mom thing, but I’m still in constant fear,” she explained. “When she’s not beside me — if she’s at school or when I’m in another country — it feels like your heart is walking outside your body.”
Malti’s Personality Already Shining
Priyanka also shared that Malti has already begun showing signs of a lively and expressive personality.
According to the actor, her daughter enjoys performing in her own playful way.
“She stands in the middle of the room telling jokes and singing loudly,” Priyanka said with a smile. “It amazes me that she’s this little person who carries pieces of me, my husband, her grandparents and generations before us.”
She added that becoming a mother has completely shifted her priorities.
“Every day she surprises me. She’s the greatest gift of my life. Everything now begins and ends with her.”
Coping With the Early Days
Earlier, Priyanka revealed that the announcement of Malti’s birth happened sooner than expected because the news had leaked publicly.
Due to her premature arrival, Malti was admitted to the ICU shortly after birth. Priyanka recalled that those days were emotionally intense for the family.
During that time, Nick would sing to their daughter while playing his guitar, while Priyanka found comfort in prayer. She chanted spiritual mantras including the Mahamrityunjay Mantra, the Gayatri Mantra, and “Om Namah Shivaya.”
Today, Priyanka often shares glimpses of her life with Malti on social media. The actor even brings her daughter to film sets occasionally, balancing motherhood with work commitments.
She was recently spotted caring for Malti between shoots while filming her latest project.
Priyanka Chopra’s Upcoming Films
On the work front, Priyanka was recently seen in the action-adventure film The Bluff.
She is also preparing to return to Indian cinema with SSMB29, directed by acclaimed filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli.
The ambitious project stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran alongside Priyanka Chopra. Reportedly made with a massive budget of around ₹1000 crore, the film is expected to be among the most expensive Indian productions to date.
Early teasers suggest the movie will feature a time-travel storyline. The film is currently in production and is expected to release in theatres in April 2027.
