Key Points

Priyanka Chopra Jonas revealed her daughter Malti Marie is obsessed with Disney's Moana and insists it's her name. The toddler loves dressing up in her mom's closet and pretending to be a princess. Nick Jonas shared how playing Moana with Malti is his favorite bonding moment. The family has been enjoying quiet time together in New York while Nick performs on Broadway.

Key Points: Priyanka Chopra's Daughter Malti Thinks She's Disney's Moana

  • Malti Marie insists her name is Moana
  • Priyanka shares daughter's love for Disney princesses
  • Nick Jonas plays Moana with Malti
  • Family enjoys quiet time in New York
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Priyanka Chopra's daughter Malti thinks she's a Moana

Priyanka Chopra reveals her daughter Malti Marie insists on being called Moana, loves princesses, and enjoys dressing up in her mom's closet.

"She introduces herself as Malti Marie Moana Chopra Jonas. She insists she's Moana. – Priyanka Chopra Jonas"

Los Angeles, June 25

Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas' three-year-old daughter Malti Marie "insists" her name is Moana because she is such a big fan of the Disney character.

The actress described her daughter is a huge fan of princesses, in particular the titular character from the 2016 movie "Moana" and its 2024 sequel.

Speaking on Good Morning America, Priyanka said: "She introduces herself as Malti Marie Moana Chopra Jonas. She insists she's Moana. She insists it's her name, like officially her name in school. She says, 'I'm Malti Marie Moana.'"

Priyanka's daughter loves to dress up in the actress' closet, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said: "She loves coming into my closet, wearing my shoes, seeing my dresses. She was with us when we were getting dressed for the Met Gala, and she put on my gloves and my hat and she said, 'Mama and Gaga are going to a ball, just like Cinderella.'"

Priyanka's husband Nick Jonas recently said that Malti isn't impressed by his fame and loves it when he plays Moana with her.

He told People magazine: "She wants to play Moana and Maui with me, and that means more to me than anything else, is that time with her. And just the fact that I'm just Dad when I'm home, it means a lot.

"The best part about being a dad is you could feel like your coolest self on top of the world, and she just doesn't care at all."

Up until last weekend, Nick had been starring in The Last Five Years on Broadway and had been enjoying "quiet family time" with Priyanka and Malti during their time in the Big Apple.

He told Extra: "We're loving just nice walks through Central Park, that quiet family time is such a good reset from being here at the theatre. As you saw when you saw the show, it's pretty intense at times."

"The schedule, eight shows a week, is a lot, but it actually allows for me to have time with them and be in one place, which when you're on the road you don't always get, so it's been a nice change of pace."

- IANS

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Rahul K.
So adorable! 😍 It's heartwarming to see how grounded Priyanka and Nick are as parents despite their global fame. Malti sounds like such a sweet kid - reminds me of my niece who's obsessed with Elsa! Indian parenting with global exposure is the perfect combo.
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Priya M.
This is so cute! But I do wonder - shouldn't they be introducing her to Indian princesses too? We have such rich mythology with characters like Rani Lakshmibai or Draupadi. Would love to see Malti dressed as an Indian warrior princess someday!
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Arjun S.
Typical celebrity kid behavior - my son went through a phase where he wanted to be called Chhota Bheem for 6 months! 😂 But seriously, good to see Nick prioritizing family time over fame. That's rare in showbiz.
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Shweta R.
As a preschool teacher, I find this phase completely normal! Kids often identify with their favorite characters. What's beautiful is how Priyanka and Nick are encouraging her imagination while keeping her grounded. More power to them!
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Vikram J.
While this is cute, I hope they're also teaching her about her Indian roots. Global exposure is great, but cultural grounding is equally important. Maybe they could do a Bollywood version of Moana with her! 🎶
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Neha P.
The part about Nick saying she doesn't care about his fame is so precious! Shows that at the end of the day, what matters is the love between parents and children. Also, Moana is an excellent choice - strong, independent character. Way to go, Malti! 👏

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