Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Priyanka Chopra on Malti's Indian Roots and Varanasi Film
Priyanka Chopra was on a comedy show hosted by Kapil Sharma.
They talked about her new movie, Varanasi, which is very expensive to make.
Kapil joked that maybe the big budget was because Priyanka was in it.
Priyanka laughed and said, 'Are you trying to blame me?'
Everyone laughed a lot.
The movie is being made by a famous director, SS Rajamouli, and stars other big actors too.
Priyanka is excited to work on this big project and says people around the world are interested in it.
She also talked about her daughter, Malti, who loves wearing traditional Indian clothes and calls herself an 'Indian princess'.
Priyanka makes sure Malti knows about Indian culture by taking her to different places in India.
Priyanka Chopra appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4, discussing her upcoming film Varanasi and her daughter Malti's connection to Indian culture.
Kapil Sharma joked about the film's rumored ₹1,300 crore budget, suggesting it increased after Priyanka joined, to which she wittily replied, questioning if the budget was transferred to her bank account.
Priyanka expressed excitement about working with director SS Rajamouli and the global anticipation for the film, which also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Priyanka revealed that her daughter Malti loves wearing traditional Indian attire like ghagra-choli and calls herself an 'Indian princess', showcasing her deep connection to Indian culture.
Priyanka shared that she takes her daughter to various places in India, including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Ayodhya, to familiarize her with Indian traditions and culture.
- Who
- Priyanka Chopra, Kapil Sharma, SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Malti Marie Jonas
- What
- Priyanka Chopra's appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show and discussion about her film Varanasi and daughter's connection to Indian culture
- When
- During the season opener of The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4, December 23, 2025
- Where
- On The Great Indian Kapil Show, filmed in India
- Why
- To promote her upcoming film Varanasi, engage with the audience in a humorous manner, and share insights about her daughter's cultural upbringing
- Film
- Varanasi
- Budget
- ₹1,300 crore (rumored)
- Director
- SS Rajamouli
- Lead Actors
- Priyanka Chopra, Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Show
- The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4
- Host
- Kapil Sharma
- Shooting Location
- Hyderabad
- Release Anticipation
- Global interest growing
- Daughter's Name
- Malti Marie Jonas
- Daughter's Age
- 3 years old (as of 2025)
Sources
' ₹1,300 crore in my bank account?' Priyanka Chopra’s savage reply to Kapil Sharma goes viral
'Varanasi' actress Priyanka Chopra talks about raising daughter Malti as an 'Indian Princess' on Netflix's 'The Great Indian Kapil Show: 'She came with me to Ayodhya and...'
Priyanka Chopra Reveals Daughter Malti Calls Herself 'Indian Princess', Loves 'Ghagra-Choli'
