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All That Glitters: Priyanka Chopra celebrates Diwali in New York
The All That Glitters Diwali Ball brought together South Asian stars and community leaders to celebrate culture and charity.
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Pranavi Sharma - Mon, 13, Oct 2025
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The annual pre-Diwali celebration, hosted by Chopra’s longtime manager and entrepreneur Anjula Acharia, took place at the Lotte New York Palace in Midtown Manhattan. / Instagram/@priyankachopra
The Diwali season arrived early in New York City as Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas joined the city’s South Asian community at the ‘All That Glitters Diwali Ball’ on Oct. 11. The annual pre-Diwali celebration, hosted by Chopra’s longtime manager and entrepreneur Anjula Acharia, took place at the Lotte New York Palace in Midtown Manhattan.
The event drew about 220 guests from film, music, business, and city government, dressed in rich silks and sequins — from corset saris to velvet sherwanis. The ballroom shimmered as familiar faces from Bollywood and beyond filled the room.
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Acharia, who manages Chopra and is known for her role in spotlighting South Asian voices in Hollywood, said the Diwali Ball was more than a party. “Diwali — my favorite time of year,” she wrote on Instagram. “A season that radiates light, love and my #allthatglittersball. I cherish this celebration because it brings our community together to honor the richness of our culture — the music, the food, the fashion, and the shared joy that connects us all.”
She added that this year’s event supported two charitable causes — the British Asian Trust, which works across India, Pakistan and Bangladesh on issues including child trafficking, and GSACSSNY, a New York–based nonprofit supporting South Asian seniors. “May this Diwali remind us to be bearers of light — to spread love, inspire laughter, and uplift one another,” Acharia said.
Chopra shared glimpses from the evening on Instagram, calling it a “wonderful kickstart to the Diwali season in NYC.” She praised her manager for bringing people together “to celebrate the victory of good over evil,” adding, “Meeting old friends and new is always so heartwarming… especially when the world is going through so much.”
Acharia said this year’s ball also marked the growing visibility of South Asians in New York’s cultural and civic life — from politics to fashion to the Police Department. The night glittered not only with gold and light, but with a sense of shared pride and purpose.
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