Priyanka Chopra opened up about the unusual demand Nick Jonas made during their very first text conversation back in 2016. According to TV9 Bangla, the couple’s romantic journey began with a Twitter direct message exchange nearly two years before they officially started dating.

On the July 14 episode of the podcast 'Hey Jonas,' Priyanka and Nick joined Nick’s brothers Joe and Kevin Jonas, who read aloud their initial messages to the audience. While this nostalgic moment unfolded, Priyanka and Nick held hands and shyly reacted to hearing their early exchanges. It was during this reveal that Priyanka shared that after moving from Twitter DMs to texting, Nick asked her to send a photo with a timestamp to verify if she was really 'Priyanka.'

The conversation was sparked when Kevin Jonas asked Nick if he had seen Priyanka’s ABC series ‘Quantico.’ Although Nick hadn’t watched it, he was intrigued after spotting a large billboard of Priyanka on an American street, which encouraged him to message her. Joe Jonas read Nick’s initial Twitter message where he introduced himself and mentioned that several people suggested they should meet, asking if Priyanka would be visiting Los Angeles soon.

Priyanka responded by suggesting they move to texting for privacy since her team had access to her Twitter account. Once texting began, Kevin tried to view their first phone message, but Nick joked that they wouldn’t be allowed to see it. Recalling the moment Nick requested a timestamped photo, Priyanka laughed and said, "He wanted to be sure he was really talking to me. I thought, ‘This guy doubts me already!’ But honestly, I liked his honesty."

Their Twitter exchange in 2016 planted the seeds of their romance, and nearly a year and a half later, they officially started dating. Remarkably, just two and a half months into their relationship, they got engaged in July 2018.

Why this matters

This glimpse into the initial stages of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’s relationship highlights the blend of modern digital communication and old-fashioned sincerity that shaped their connection. It shows how even celebrities navigate trust and privacy in the early days of dating, making their love story relatable to many.

Understanding the origins of their relationship also humanizes public figures, giving fans insight into how genuine interactions can lead to lifelong commitments.