The internet is buzzing with excitement as Priyanka Chopra's younger brother, Siddharth Chopra, announced his engagement to South actress Neelam Upadhyaya. The couple's roka ceremony, attended by Priyanka herself during her recent visit to India with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie, took place on March 30 in Mumbai, marking the beginning of their journey together.
But Who Exactly Is Neelam Upadhyaya?
Born on October 5, 1993, in Mumbai, Neelam is a well-known actress in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
Her career took off after her portfolio for MTV's Style Check garnered attention, leading to opportunities in acting. Neelam made her debut in the Telugu film industry with "Mr. 7" in 2012, followed by "Action 3D" in 2013, and ventured into Tamil cinema with "Unnodu Oru Naal" the same year. Despite not achieving major box office success, Neelam's performances have been lauded by critics.
Active on social media, Neelam boasts 21K followers on Instagram, where she shares snippets of her life, including her engagement with Siddharth Chopra.
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Interestingly, Siddharth Chopra's love story with Neelam carries an Ambani connection. In 2019, Siddharth made headlines when he was spotted at the Ambani family's grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations accompanied by a mystery woman, who was later revealed to be Neelam.
This revelation came after Siddharth called off his engagement to Ishita Kumar in June 2019, citing that he wasn't ready for marriage yet, as explained by Priyanka's mother, Madhu Chopra.
Before his relationship with Neelam Upadhyaya, Siddharth Chopra was previously engaged to Ishita Kumar. The couple announced their engagement in February 2019, with plans to marry in April of the same year.
However, their wedding was called off abruptly at the last moment.
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As Neelam and Siddharth embark on this new chapter of their lives, their love story continues to capture the attention of fans and media alike, with the added intrigue of their association with one of India's most influential families, the Ambanis.
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