Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas fondly remembered her late father, Dr. Ashok Chopra, on his 13th death anniversary. She shared a series of nostalgic pictures and heartfelt memories from different stages of her life spent with him. Taking to her social media account, Priyanka posted a carousel of throwback pictures featuring cherished moments with her father.
In the emotional note accompanying the images, Priyanka expressed her feelings, saying, “You and me dancing together always. Miss u dad. You’re always here.. in every decision and every moment of life. Love you.” The first picture captured a young Priyanka dancing with her father, sharing a playful and joyful moment. Another picture showed a toddler Priyanka in her father’s arms.
The third picture featured the actress sitting beside Dr. Ashok Chopra on a couch, both resting their faces on their hands and smiling. The post also included a family picture with Priyanka’s brother Siddharth Chopra and their father posing together. The final black-and-white picture appears to be from Dr. Chopra’s younger days, showing him dancing heartily with friends.
Priyanka has often spoken about the deep bond she shared with her father, who, along with Priyanka’s mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra, served as physicians in the Indian Army. The actress has credited her father for being one of her biggest supporters and strongest influences. For those unaware, Dr. Ashok Chopra passed away on June 10, 2013, after battling cancer.
The doting daughter has emphasized in past interviews that she feels her father’s presence in every important decision she makes. In a touching tribute, Priyanka had “Daddy’s lil girl” embroidered onto the veil of her wedding gown when she married singer Nick Jonas in 2018. She also bears a tattoo on her wrist that reads “Daddy’s lil girl” in her father’s handwriting.
