‘National Jiju’ Nick Jonas obtained a heat welcome from his Indian followers on the Lollapalooza Mumbai live performance on Saturday. He joined his brothers Joe and Kevin Jonas (referred to as Jonas Brothers as a band) on stage as they carried out a medley of their hit songs on the primary day of the pageant. Kevin even launched Nick as ‘Jiju’ to the viewers, inviting loud cheers and chants of ‘jiju jiju’. Nick is married to Indian actor Priyanka Chopra.

Bade Papa introduces Jiju

Nick launched his youthful brother Joe and elder brother Kevin as ‘bade papa’, seemingly what his daughter Malti Marie calls Kevin. As Nick took over the mic, Kevin mentioned, “Jiju, ladies and gentleman,” as the crowd laughed and loudly chanted ‘jiju jiju’. Nick said, “I love you all so much, thank you.”

Nick even performed Maan Meri Jaan x Afterlife with King on stage and sang a portion of the song in Hindi. Before, the trio hit the stage, a peppy track Gallan Goodiyaan from Priyanka and Ranveer Singh-starrer Dil Dhadakne Do, was played to set the mood for the night.

“This is our very first time performing in India. The sangeet doesn’t rely,” Nick quipped, referring to the elaborative pre-wedding ceremony of his wedding with Priyanka in 2018.

He also spoke about his “particular connection” with India. “We, as a household, have a deep, deep reference to the nation,” Nick said as the crowd started chanting “jiju, jiju”. “Thank you for having us and we’ll take advantage of excitable evening ever,” he added.

Taapsee Pannu’s post

Actor Taapsee Pannu also attended the event and shared a video of herself enjoying Nick’s performance, on Instagram. She captioned it, “Jijaji stage pe hain (Jijaji is on stage).”

The Jonas Brothers belted out a medley of soft and peppy songs including Celebrate, Sucker, What a Man Gotta Do, Close and Jealous, among others during their set. Nick thanked fans for being “unimaginable” all day long.

“Two unimaginable nights at Lollapalooza. This crowd is unimaginable not simply now however all day lengthy. If you might have been right here all day, make some noise and if you’ll be right here all day, make some noise,” he told the crowd.

Before the Jonas Brothers performed their final track, “Leave Before You Love Me”, Nick thanked the audience and promised to return. “We shall come again and do that once more someday very quickly. We have yet another for you.”

The two-day pageant, which kick-started on Saturday, noticed performances by The Raghu Dixit Project and When Chai Met Toast, American popstar Halsey, and The Karan Kanchan Experience, amongst others.

Music aficionados are in for a deal with as legendary musician Sting can be closing the Lollapalooza version on Sunday evening right here.