Bollywood's leading ladies Priyanka Chopra and Preity Zinta marked Thanksgiving 2025 with warm family celebrations and virtual connections, sharing heartfelt moments from their respective observances of the American holiday.
Priyanka Chopra's Family-Filled Thanksgiving in Los Angeles
The Citadel actor, who recently returned to her Los Angeles home, documented her Thanksgiving celebrations through an emotional Instagram post that showcased multiple precious family moments. Her carousel of images featured quality time with husband Nick Jonas and their daughter Malti Marie, providing fans with intimate glimpses into their family life.
The photos captured Malti playing with friends, writing her name on the floor with chalk, and even baking with a companion. One particularly significant image showed Priyanka performing a pooja ceremony with her mother Madhu Chopra, Nick, and Malti by her side, blending cultural traditions with the holiday celebration.
The festivities culminated with the family seated at an elaborate dining table surrounded by friends and loved ones for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, followed by an evening of darts and dancing.
Heartfelt Gratitude from the Global Star
Accompanying her visual diary, Priyanka penned an emotional note expressing her gratitude. "Back home for a quick minute. Sometimes I catch myself being in complete awe of the beauty, wonder and love all around me," she wrote.
"This Thanksgiving, I'm so grateful for health, joy, togetherness and the simple pleasures of life that we tend to take for granted sometimes," the actor continued. She specifically thanked her family, friends, and team for making her "crazy ride feel easier" and emphasized the importance of being surrounded by loved ones after extended periods away from home.
Preity Zinta's Virtual Thanksgiving Celebration
While Priyanka celebrated with family physically present, Preity Zinta experienced a different kind of Thanksgiving this year. The actor spent the holiday away from her family but maintained connections through technology.
Sharing nostalgic pictures with husband Gene Goodenough on Instagram, Preity wrote about her unconventional celebration. "This Thanksgiving weekend has been celebrated over video calls & phone calls. It's not ideal to be away from the family but I cannot complain as I have so much to be grateful for," she expressed.
The Bollywood star specifically mentioned her gratitude for "a partner that understands me and my crazy working schedule now that I'm back on set," indicating her busy professional commitments while looking forward to returning home.
Young Bollywood's Thanksgiving Gathering
The Thanksgiving celebrations extended to younger Bollywood personalities as well. Aaliyah Kashyap, daughter of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, and her husband Shane Gregoire hosted an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner for their close friends.
The guest list included prominent names like Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Ida Ali, and Krish Agrawal. Aaliyah shared moments from the gathering on her Instagram stories, including a heartwarming picture of friends sitting in a close circle and another showcasing what appeared to be Thanksgiving stuffing.
With the playful caption "HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Calories don't count on Thanksgiving, right?" the young content creator captured the spirit of indulgence that characterizes the holiday feast.
Upcoming Projects for the Stars
On the professional front, both Priyanka Chopra and Preity Zinta have significant projects in the pipeline. Priyanka is set to make her highly anticipated comeback to Indian cinema with Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli and featuring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. She also has The Bluff in development.
Preity Zinta will mark her Bollywood return with Lahore 1947, where she will share screen space with Sunny Deol, generating excitement among fans who have awaited her comeback to the silver screen.
The Thanksgiving celebrations of November 30, 2025, highlighted how Bollywood celebrities balance their global lifestyles with traditional family values, creating new traditions while honoring their roots.
