Priyanka Chopra was born to doctor parents. She has often mentioned in her interviews that she was really close to her father Dr. Ashok Chopra. She even has the words ‘Daddy’s little girl inked on her wrist.’ Priyanka Chopra also drew her inspiration from him when it came to performing arts and living larger than life. Her father was not just a surgeon but also a singer who loved performing in small gigs.

The Birthday Post

Daddy’s little girl Priyanka Chopra often mentions her father on her social media and shares some fond memories that she had built with him in the past. On his birth anniversary, Priyanka Chopra shared a heartfelt post with his picture and a song in the background that Dr. Ashok Chopra used to sing for his wife Dr. Madhu Chopra. In most of the pictures, he is seen laughing. In this picture, Dr. Ashok Chopra is wearing a yellow scarf with a white kurta and laughing heartily.

Priyanka Chopra said,

‘Every year on this day Sid and I would look for ways to surprise you… but we never managed to do so! You always knew everything… So I hope wherever you are, You know that you are with us everyday. In everything I do, I think about your encouragement… In every choice I make, I ask for your affirmation… In everything that happens to me, I am grateful for your blessings.
Happy Birthday Dad. I wish you were here everyday! We love you. ‘

The background song was ‘Kahan se layi ho janeman’ from ‘Dil aur mohabbat’ released in 1968.

‘P.S. – the background song was one of dad’s favourites… one he always used to sing for mom ’

Priyanka Chopra’s post melted not only her fans but fellow celebrities like Anushka Sharma, Esha Gupta, VJ Anusha, Sonali Bendre, and many others.

Priyanka Chopra has also been sharing moments spent with her father to wish him on various occasions in the past.

On his last birthday, she shared a collection of her father’s old photos when he was young and loved performing arts. It also has a picture of his military career.

‘Dad. U r so missed. Happy birthday. Always and forever.’

Missing daddy on Father’s Day

This Father’s Day Priyanka Chopra shared a photo with her parents on a boat. Her parents can be seen twinning in blue in the picture.

‘Father’s Day on moms birthday.. it’s almost like dad is here celebrating with us. Don’t need a day to miss and appreciate you dad. I love you. #HappyFathersDay#daddyslilgirl for life’

‘Like just yesterday we lost you’

On her father’s death anniversary, she shared a picture of her little self playing in the trees with daddy dearest.

6 years. Seems Like just yesterday we lost you..
I miss you Dad. Inexplicably.

Priyanka Chopra is also close to her father-in-law

Priyanka Chopra also shares a close bond with her father-in-law and also posts about him on various occasions. She wished him on her first Father’s Day after the marriage.

‘Happy Father’s Day @papakjonas I feel blessed to have you and @mamadjonas in my life! Thank you for taking me in as your daughter with so much love and warmth  Love you loads.
#HappyFathersDay ’

On the work front, Priyanka Chopra ‘s new film ‘The Sky Is Pink’ with Farhan Akhtar and Zara Waseem is about to release soon. She has also been supporting and cheering for her husband Nick Jonas at his ‘Happiness Begins Tour’ who has been performing for his first major arena concert tour along with the brothers Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas. Priyanka Chopra has been criticized in the recent past for her comments regarding the war is the UN Goodwill Ambassador.