Priyanka Chopra remembers wearing mangalsutra for the first time. Watch
Priyanka Chopra, who is regularly seen wearing her mangalsutra, discussed how she felt when she wore it for the first time after wedding American actor-singer Nick Jonas.
Priyanka shared a brand endorsement on her Instagram account for a jewellery brand that has presented a modern mangalsutra. The actress discussed wearing a mangalsutra as a wedded lady. She said, “I remember when I wore mine for the first time… because we have grown with the idea of what it means. It was just a very special moment for me. At the same time, as a modern woman, I also understand the repercussions of what it means. Do I like the idea of wearing mangalsutra or is it too patriarchal? But at the same time, I am that generation that’s sort of in the middle. Maintain tradition but know who you are and what you stand for. And we’ll see the next generation of girls might do differently.”
Referencing how she is also attempting to take traditions forward, she wrote, “A conversation starter for sure. The beautiful understated @bulgari mangalsutra, designed with love and respect by @lucia_silvestri. Take traditions forward by knowing who and what you stand for… I’m trying and learning every day.”
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She additionally told the other person the purpose for the use of black beads in a mangalsutra. “The black is basically to ward off evil, to protect you,” she added.
