Music is a huge part of getting performers in the right headspace before taking the stage, and everyone has their own go-to playlist. For Nick Jonas, that pre-show soundtrack apparently comes from an unexpected source. The singer recently revealed that Bollywood music is what makes him the most hyped before a performance.

The third Jonas brother got real about his pre-show ritual in a recent interview with Jimmy Fallon. He also talked about the music he listens to that gets him in the right mindset before he performs. He further said that Bollywood music has become a big part of his playlist. 

“I started doing hype up videos before the show, mostly because, you know, my hype music these days is mostly Bollywood jams. Because my brilliant wife introduced me to all this amazing music. The Bollywood stuff really gets me the most hyped.”

He also spoke about how fans from different countries have inspired him to include regional songs in the tradition. The Jumanji actor further added that one of his favourite songs to get pumped up before a show is the popular Bollywood song ‘Tauba Tauba’. 

“There's one called Tauba Tauba, which is a song that Vicky Kaushal danced in, and it's a great step that I can't do.”

Nick Jonas' love for Bollywood music did not begin with ‘Tauba Tauba’ as over the years, Indian songs have become a regular part of his backstage routine before performances. 

How has Bollywood music become part of Nick Jonas’ pre-show routine? 

Nick Jonas’ latest revelation about Bollywood music being his source of pre-show energy is not really new. In the past few years, the singer has often professed his love for Indian music and often plays Bollywood numbers as part of his backstage ritual before concerts. He gives credit to his wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, for exposing him to more Bollywood songs and artists.

The most remarkable example was when Nick Jonas revealed that he would listen to and dance to the classic song ‘Ek Pal Ka Jeena’ before going on stage. Online videos showed him dancing to the legendary song, which was made popular by Hrithik Roshan. He has also been caught dancing with his brothers backstage to popular Bollywood songs like ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ and ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’, making the moments a fun pre-show tradition.

More recently, Jonas named the hit song of Vicky Kaushal as one of the tracks that gets him the most hyped up before a performance. In a recent interview, he also revealed his concert routine and called it “the jam.” He then added that Bollywood music is still his go-to when he needs an energy boost before walking on stage.

Meanwhile, in his recent chat with Jimmy Fallon, he made it clear that his connection with Bollywood music is more than just a passing interest. The singer shared another glimpse of a pre-show ritual that has become a major part of his routine, highlighting some songs and thanking Priyanka Chopra. He also spoke of how music knows no boundaries and how Bollywood songs have now become an integral part of his preparation for performances around the world.

What do you think of Nick Jonas' love for Bollywood music? Let us know in the comments. 

Written by

Bias Sinha

Edited by

Aliza Siddiqui