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Actress Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Madhu Chopra, recently opened up about her daughter’s struggles following a botched nose surgery in the early 2000s and how her late father, Dr. Ashok Chopra, helped her cope with the emotional and professional fallout.

In a recent interview, Madhu revealed that Priyanka underwent a routine procedure to remove a nasal polyp, but complications from the surgery left her face looking different than before. The unexpected results were devastating for the actress, who was just beginning her career at the time.

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According to Madhu, Dr. Chopra remained Priyanka’s biggest source of support during this difficult period. He reassured her that the issue could be corrected over time, offering comfort at a time when Priyanka felt insecure about her changed appearance. Despite the setback, her confidence never wavered—she went on to...

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas truly stole the spotlight as they lit up the dance floor at her brother Siddharth’s wedding, creating an unforgettable moment that guests will cherish.

The couple was seen joyfully grooving to Priyanka’s iconic track “Desi Girl” from the beloved film Dostana, with Nick putting in his best effort to match her energetic moves. Their playful interaction added an extra layer of fun to the celebration, showcasing their undeniable chemistry.

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Priyanka looked absolutely stunning in a breathtaking blue lehenga that shimmered under the lights, perfectly complemented by her chic bun hairstyle. Nick, on the other hand, exuded elegance in a cream bandhgala paired with matching trousers, making them a picture-perfect couple.

As they danced, their infectious smiles and playful waves to the cameras captured the hearts of everyone present, further amplifying the joyous atmosphere of the wedding.

Priyanka Chopra Was Bullied During Her Childhood – Here’s All About Her Unknown Past! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Priyanka Chopra has made India proud with her global domination. After shining bright in the West, she is all set for homecoming next year. The actress has signed her next Indian film with Mahesh Babu, which SS Rajamouli will direct. But did you know our female superstar was once called ‘kaali’ by her family members and wasn’t allowed to wear tight clothes? Scroll below for all the details!

As most know, Priyanka is the daughter of military doctors Ashok Chopra and Madhu Chopra. She was born in India but has lived in many different countries, including the US, since childhood. Many wouldn’t know, but PeeCee was the darkest in her Punjabi family and was often mocked for her complexion during light-hearted conversations.

In an interview with The Guardian in 2016, Priyanka Chopra revealed,...

Raghav Chadha shared an unseen family portrait to wish Priyanka Chopra a happy 42nd birthday, highlighting the unique connection between Aap and Nick Jonas due to their marriages into the Chopra family. The portrait features Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra, their daughter Malti Marie, Priyanka’s mother Madhu Chopra, Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha, and Priyanka’s brother Siddharth Chopra. In the photo, Nick wore a beige shirt over a white vest with matching trousers, while Priyanka donned a cream gown holding Malti in her arms, who wore a pink dress.

Madhu Chopra appeared in a striped white dress next to Parineeti, who wore a white top, a white shirt over it, and black leather pants. Raghav was in a navy blue shirt and matching denim, and Siddharth wore a green polo-neck t-shirt with blue jeans. Raghav captioned the post, “Happy Birthday, @priyankachopra! Wishing you a fabulous year sprinkled with stardust, love,...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas did not shy away from talking about an unsavoury incident in Bollywood when a filmmaker had said that he “needed to see her underwear”.

Priyanka in an interview opened up about shooting for a film in which the actress played the role of an undercover. About the incident, she said it was a “dehumanising moment” adding that she had walked out of the film.

“This may have been 2002 or ’03. I’m undercover, I’m seducing the guy obviously, that’s what girls do when they’re undercover. But I’m seducing the guy and you have to take off one piece of clothing (at a time),” she recalled.

“I wanted to layer up. The filmmaker was like, ‘No, I need to see her underwear’. Otherwise, why is anybody coming to watch this movie?” The actress added: “He didn’t say it to me. He said it to...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is opening up about her unwavering dedication to her daughter, Malti Marie.

The “Citadel” actress, 40, recently spoke in Femina about her unbreakable devotion to her newborn, who she welcomed with Nick Jonas via surrogacy in January 2022.

“If I were asked to give up my career and just move countries, I would do it without question for my daughter,” says the actress.

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The “Love Again” star revealed that her parents, Madhu Chopra and Ashok Chopra, moved to Mumbai when her career reached new heights in her teens.

Chopra has gained a newfound perspective over her parents’ decision to move, as she now views her career “differently” with a 1-year-old at home.

“I want to go back home. On time,” she explains while discussing the days of filming on set. “I finish my job really quickly and then I’m home.

With her large, limpid brown eyes, statuesque figure, and seductively deep voice, she was one of the world’s best-known actresses and sex symbols in the 1950s and 1960s, especially in evergreen classics like “Come September” – but Gina Lollobrigida, who passed away at 95 on Monday, made waves beyond her onscreen prowess in other fields too, and figured in the headlines long after she walked off-stage.

And she had an Indian connection too.

Termed the “Mona Lisa of the 20th Century” and “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World”, Gina Lollobrigida was also more informally called “La Lollo” – a nickname also later adopted by Indian actress Karisma Kapoor.

And while the theme of one of her most famous films continues to strike a chord with Indians of the right age and can still be heard at weddings, Gina nearly became part of Bollywood’s first attempt at an international hit.

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And she had an Indian connection too.

Termed the "Mona Lisa of the 20th Century" and "The Most Beautiful Woman in the World", Gina Lollobrigida was also more informally called "La Lollo" – a nickname also later adopted by Indian actress Karisma Kapoor.

And while the theme of one of her most famous films continues to strike a chord with Indians of the right age and can still be heard at weddings, Gina nearly became part of Bollywood’s first attempt at an international hit.

Tipped for the role of an aristocratic, acrobatic thief in Krishna Shah’s "Shalimar" (1977), she walked out, after being royally upstaged by a younger and more daring Zeenat Aman at the "muhurat" in Bombay’s Turf Club.. Replaced by American actress Sylvia Miles, she missed being part of a colossal financial and critical flop.

But there were other, better films she can be seen in. Gina...

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared some wise words which she got from her late father Ashok Chopra.

Priyanka took to Instagram and shared a picture-quote on Friday night.

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The picture-quote read: "Don't try to squeeze into a glass slipper. Instead, shatter the glass ceiling."

Priyanka captioned it: "Something my dad used to say to me. We are capable of so much. Dream big."

She recently starred in and co-produced "The Sky Is Pink". She will next be seen in Netflix's "We Can Be Heroes", and "The White Tiger".

She is said to be in final talks to join Keanu Reeves in "Matrix 4" and is also gearing up to film "Citadel", an Amazon original series, with Richard Madden. The series comes from "The Avengers" series makers, the Russo brothers.

On?father Ashok Chopra's sixth death anniversary, Indian actress Priyanka Chopra posted a throwback photograph of him and said that she misses him inexplicably.

Priyanka on Monday posted the photograph on Instagram where she is seen sitting on a tree and her father standing besides her.

"Six years. Seems Like just yesterday we lost you. I miss you dad. Inexplicably," the "Isn't It Romantic" star captioned the image.

Ashok Chopra died after battling cancer in 2013. A doctor by profession, he retired from the Indian Army in 1997 as Lieutenant Colonel. The actress and her father were very close, and she even has a tattoo inked on her right wrist that reads: "Daddy's li'l girl".

Pn the personal front, Priyanka Chopra got married to international star Nick Jonas last year at Taj Ummed Bhavan, Jodhpur in a very lavish wedding! And,?on the film front, Priyanka will next be seen in...

Priyanka Chopra is ready for global domination. The actress is the latest star to take part in Vogue’s 73 Questions video series where she opens up about her ideal date, celebrity crush, her pinch me moment and more. We all know that Priyanka Chopra has an army background as both her parents Ashok Chopra andRead More

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Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra, who is conquering the west with her Hollywood projects, has now stepped into the boundaries of the regional cinema. She is foraying into the Marathi film industry with her upcoming production venture Ventilator which is produced under her banner Purple Pebble Pictures. And apart from making a guest apperance in the film, the multifaceted actress has also lent her voice to a Marathi song titled Baba, which is a tribute to her late father Ashok Chopra who passed away in 2008 due to cancer. Priyanka, who has previously crooned singles like In My City, Exotic, title track of Dil Dhadakne Do and Lori in Mary Kom, has tried contributing vocals to a Marathi track and believe us, she has totally nailed this one. The emotional track expresses the feelings of a son/daughter who is calling out his/her ailing father to come back home soon who is put on a ventilator.

Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has conferred the Padma Shri by President Pranab Mukherjee at an investiture ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, says Indian awards are very important for her.

The ‘Bajirao Mastani’ star, who has garnered international recognition through her stint in the American TV series ‘Quantico’, also added that her late father Ashok Chopra would have been “very proud” of her.Read More

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Priyanka's father, Late Dr. Ashok Chopra, will soon have a street named in his honor, located in Yari Road close to the Chopra residence. The inaugural ceremony will be attended by close family and friends as well as members of the Ngo's that Dr. Chopra was associated with. A huge honor to be bestowed with, the decision of having a road named after him was taken thanks to his years of service in the army, as well as his contribution to the field of surgery and philanthropy. Confirming the news says Priyanka Chopra's spokesperson, "Yes, a road will be named in honor of the late Dr. Ashok Chopra. His years of service as a doctor have garnered deep admiration and respect. It is a big moment for the family".

Priyanka Chopra recently hosted a shradh pooja in memory of her father the late Ashok Chopra at the Iskcon mandir just before leaving for the shoot of Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do in Barcelona. The actress personally invited her family and her father's close friends for the pooja followed by a bhog?. Being a quiet affair, the pooja started at 11 am and was also attended by members of the Ngo that Mr. Chopra worked for. Though the actress will board a cruise for Dil Dhadakne Do along with her mother Madhu Chopra, she will return for 2 days to spend time with her family on her father's first death anniversary.

Mumbai, Feb 14: Ali Abbas Zafar, who has directed Priyanka Chopra in "Gunday", says the actress is one of the strongest persons he has ever come across.

"Priyanka is very strong and I feel she is one of the strongest person I have ever come across. I have very high regards for her. She resumed work in 10 days after her father's death and shot for the cabaret dance sequence for the film," Zafar said here.

Her father Ashok Chopra, a doctor who had retired from the Indian Army in 1997 as a lieutenant colonel, passed away June 10, 2013 after battling cancer.

Zafar says Priyanka's personal dilemma of her father's.

New Delhi, Feb 2: Actress Priyanka Chopra, who had to slip into several outfits like corsets, fishnet stockings, and train with French cabaret dancers for the song 'Asalaam e Ishqum' from her forthcoming film "Gunday", says it was difficult to do the track.

"It was a really tough song for me to do and I'm glad it's being appreciated," Priyanka said in a statement.

The video is inspired by the chic burlesque acts of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret of Paris.

She reportedly had a tough time shooting for the song as her father (Ashok Chopra) passed away a few days before the shoot in the summer of 2013. The costumes.

Mumbai, Nov 7: Just four days after her father's death Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra resumed work and says she did so to escape from dealing with her loss.

The actress' father Ashok Chopra died in June this year after battling cancer. A doctor by profession, he had retired from the Indian Army in 1997 as lieutenant-colonel.

"I don't think it's strength. I should have taken the time to deal with it. I wanted to run away from dealing with it and I did," Priyanka told film critic and journalist Anupama Chopra on her show "The Front Row".

"I started work four days later, one, because my dad hated me sitting.

Priyanka Chopra is a busy girl. The actress, who is gearing up for her next release Krrish 3, had to miss the first cast and crew trial of the film, as she had to attend another important commitment.PC missed the Krrish 3 trials as she had to attend the inauguration of Cancer Therapy Centre in memory of her father, late Dr. Ashok Chopra, who passed away in June this year.First cast n crew trial n I cudnt make it!!! #sadness ! Here is wishing my #Krrish3 team all the luck!

New Delhi, Oct 2: Priyanka Chopra has inaugurated HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd's 'Comprehensive Cancer Centre', in memory of her father Late Dr. Ashok Chopra at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai.

Speaking on the occasion, the 31-year-old actress felt nostalgic and expressed concern of this deadly disease.

"I have had a personal experience with cancer, I lost my dad through it and hope with a lot more of these Hcg centers medical treatment and advance medical treatment will be available for a lot more people who are suffering with this disease. It can be terminated and it will be terminated," she said.

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Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra may appear as a very strong and cheerful girl, but within she is quite emotional. The actress got sentimental at the inauguration of a Cancer Therapy Centre in memory of her father, late Dr. Ashok Chopra.Priyanka's father passed away in June this year after suffering from cancer. At the event held yesterday (October 21), the actress, who was very close to her father and also has a tattoo on her hand saying, Daddy's little angel, got emotiona...

Mumbai, Oct 22: Actress Priyanka Chopra, who lost her father Ashok Chopra to cancer, has joined a crusade against the dreaded disease and says treatment should be available to everyone suffering from it.

At the inauguration of Hcg Cancer Unit here, the actress said: "I am supporting a crusade against cancer. I am supporting a fight against cancer."

"It's very difficult not just for the people who have it, but for their families and the people who care about them," Priyanka said.

"I think anyone should not go untreated. There are a lot of patients who don't have the ability to afford it, who don't know when.

Even when Priyanka Chopra's father (late) Dr. Ashok Chopra was alive, she lived up to her tattoo of being 'Daddy's Li'l Girl'. Even after his sad demise, Priyanka is leaving no stone unturned in continuing to be so. Buzz is that she has donated Rs. 50 lakhs to help build a cancer hospital in the city suburbs.

She has not only donated the huge amount, but also will be present to inaugurate the hospital. The hospital's spokesperson said that they are inaugurating a section for the cancer patients in the name and memory of the late Dr. Ashok Chopra.

Hrithik Roshan may be a superhero in the film Krrish 3, but, in real, Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who'll also be seen in the sci-fi flick, besides her father late Ashok Chopra, considers megastar Amitabh Bachchan as a 'true' superhero! When asked whom she regards as the real superhero, Priyanka said, I think, after my father, Amitabh Bachchan is a true superhero because the way he has handled his career it is just fantastic...Today, he has reached a level which no one...

Priyanka Chopra has recently lost her father to cancer and she was highly depressed. It’s been a fortnight that Dr. Ashok Chopra departed from this materialistic world but Piggy Chops is still depressed. Priyanka attended Arjun Kapoor’s birthday party and on looking at her one can understand that she has not yet been able to get over her father’s death. She came with her publicist in blue demin jeans and white top without make-up. Though Priyanka resumed work, she could not yet recover from the trauma of her loving father's death. Priyanka is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Mary Kom biopic. The party was thrown by Ar...

Priyanka Chopra is heartbroken as her father Dr. Ashok Chopra passed away a week back but the daddy’s l’il girl stood as a strong pillar of support for her mother Madhu Chopra and arranged a special dinner for her at home on her birthday. This is her mom’s first birthday without her father and Priyanka arranged a quiet dinner for her mother and invited Madhu’s close friends and her aunts. According to an insider report since Priyanka’s father passed away, her mom has been feeling low and Piggy Chops to cheer up her mom arranged this special dinner. A source says, “Priyanka called up few of her friends, her relatives and s...

Priyanka Chopra resumes shooting exactly a week after the demise of her father Dr. Ashok Chopra at a studio in Goregaon (West). June 17th was the mahurat shot of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Mary Kom biopic and as she got emotional during the first day of the shoot. Her mother Madhu Chopra who accompanied Priyanka to the film shooting comforted her and she soon recovered. At the mahurat, Priyanka was accompanied by her mother and close family members. After the puja, the actress dressed up in blue jersey and red short and gave the first shot in a boxing ring, fighting with a Us boxer. Priyanka has undergone rigorous training and b...

It is not even a week that Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra lost her father Dr. Ashok Chopra to cancer and the daddy’s l’il girl is back to her normal work schedule. It was reported that when her father was seriously sick and he was admitted to Dhirubhai Kokilben hospital in Mumbai, Piggy Chops was working on her physique to play Olympic bronze medal winner Mary Kom and she had been shuffling between her shoot and hospital but did not show any sign of anxiousness about her father’s ill health on the set and continued work normally. Now instead of taking her own time to return to work, Priyanka insists to resume work and today she ha...

Gauri Khan skipped both the important events of Priyanka Chopra, she was neither present on her father Dr. Ashok Chopra’s funeral and nor at his prayer meet. Gauri distanced herself from Priyanka after her alleged affair with Shahrukh Khan made all the rounds. Gauri was heartbroken when Srk was linked up with Piggy Chops. Though it was an event of the past, Gauri still holds ill feelings about the actress. It seems she has not dug the past hatchet and continues disliking Priyanka. During the episode, Karan Johar also turned the actress’s foe but eventually, he understood the situation and apologized to Priyanka. In the hour of sorrow,...

Priyanka Chopra’s father Dr. Ashok Chopra passed away on 10th June and Bollywood celebrities in large number paid their last tribute to the departed soul. A prayer meeting was held yesterday which was also attended by Priyanka’s close associates. Dr. Ashok who was battling against cancer for few years breathed his last at Mumbai Dhirubhai Kokilaben hospital. His prayer meeting was held at J.W. Mariott in Juhu. Kareena Kapoor who shares a cold vibes with Priyanka attended the prayer meet and consoled PC. Karisma Kapoor accompanied Kareena. The prayer meet was attended by Kareena Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Shilpa Shetty, Karishma ...

Despite having a shoulder injury and a plaster, Shahrukh Khan attended the funeral of Priyanka Chopra’s dad, Dr.Ashok Chopra, on Monday evening at a crematorium in Mumbai. Dr.Chopra was battling against cancer and few days back he was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. He was 62. He served in Indian Army as a Physician. Dr.Chopra is survived by his wife, Dr.Madhu Chopra, daughter Priyanka Chopra and son Siddharth Chopra. Shahrukh Khan was present at the funeral with his wife Gauri Khan. The couple consoled Priyanka and his family and prayed God to give them courage to over-come this grieving situation. H...

Mumbai, June 11: A prayer meeting was organised here Tuesday for Priyanka Chopra's father Ashok Chopra, who died in a Mumbai hospital battling cancer.

Ashok Chopra, who was hospitalised at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital two weeks ago, passed away Monday afternoon. His prayer meeting took place at J.W. Mariott in Juhu.

Those who attended the meet from the film industry were Kareena Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Shilpa Shetty, Karishma Kapoor, Abbas-Mustan, Dia Mirza, Nikhil Adwani, Rani Mukerji, Lara Dutta, Malaika Arora Khan, Isha Koppikar, Arpita, Alka Yagnik, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza, Madhur Bhandarkar, Prabhudheva,.

Priyanka Chopra's father Dr. Ashok Chopra passes away on 10th June and Bollywood celebrities turned out in huge number to play their last respect to PC's father. After prolonged illness, Dr. Chopra lost his life to cancer. He was admitted at Mumbai Dhirubhai Kokilben hospital for 17 days. He was 64. Priyanka was very close to her father and his demise has shattered the actress. Here's who came to pay tribute to Priyanka Chopra's father.Shahrukh Khan who has recently undergone shoulder surgery pays his last respect to Priyanka's fatherRanbir Kapoor had a chat with Priyanka Chopra's brother SiddhanthKaran Johar and Deepika Padukone also paid...

Priyanka Chopra walks down the memory lane and remembers her father when he is no more to boost her up. According to Priyanka, her father is a big inspiration for her and it is he from whom she inherited the passion for singing. Dr. Ashok Chopra passed away yesterday after a prolonged illness, he was suffering from cancer. Recalling her past memories of her father Priyanka said in an interview. “As a child, I loved reading. I just loved sitting on the window and reading and watching down on the streets. My dad was in the army so we were always on the move. He taught me to drive at 13 when he’d take me...

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has lost her father Dr. Ashok Chopra to cancer this evening. Dr. Chopra 64 was cremated today at Oshiwara crematorium and was the cremation was attended by Bollywood celebrities like Shahrukh Khan, Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor, Uday Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Anurag Basu, Madhur Bhandarkar, Ranveer Singh, Ramesh Sippy, Vipul Shah, Ramesh Taurani, Daboo Ratnani, Manish Malhotra, Puneet Malhotra Ramesh Taurani, Arjan Bajwa. The last rites of Ashok Chopra took place between 5.30 pm and 6.00 pm. On hearing the news of his death, Hrithik Roshan and Shahid Kapoor were the first to reach Kokilaben Hospital to s...

After the news of Jiah Khan's death last week, we now hear that Priyanka Chopra's father, Dr. Ashok Chopra, who was admitted to a city hospital last week post a relapse of his cancer, passed away today morning. Mr. Chopra, who was admitted to the Kokilaben Ambani hospital in Mumbai, was suffering from cancer since 2008 and had undergone several medical surgeries. The Chopra clan, including the actress, her mother and younger brother were with him at the time of his death. We at Bollywood Hungama send out our heartfelt condolences to the actress' family and friends.

Mumbai, June 10: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra's father Ashok Chopra, who passed away Monday afternoon, was cremated Monday evening at Oshiwara crematorium here.

Many Bollywood celebrities - including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Parineeti Chopra, Karan Johar, Madhur Bhandarkar, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Punit Malhotra, Anurag Basu, Ramesh Taurani, Arjan Bajwa - attended the cremation.

The last rites of Ashok Chopra took place between 5.30 p.m. and 6.00 p.m.

Hrithik Roshan and Shahid Kapoor reached Kokilaben Hospital after hearing of Ashok Chopra's demise and were with Priyanka and her family when the body was.

Actress and singer Priyanka Chopra’s father Dr Ashok Chopra sadly passed away today. The retired Army colonel and physician was suffering from cancer, and was undergoing treatment when he passed away at 12.30pm (Ist). He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Mumbai, around 17 days ago and was undergoing treatment for the cancer for the last few years, when his condition deteriorated and passed away suddenly.

Below Priyanka with father on stage in April earlier this year, when she won Best Actor Female for her role in Barfi! at the Toifa (Times of India Film Awards) 2013 in Vancouver, Canada.

Fellow industry colleagues took to Twitter to display their condolences:

Genelia D’Souza Deshmukh – Deepest and Heartfelt condolences 2 dear @priyankachopra, your mom n ur fly.. All the strength 2u

Neha Dhupia – So so sad to hear about your loss @priyankachopra … Condolences to u and your family. Sending u tons...

Today is the most tragic day for Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra who has lost her father Dr. Ashok Chopra to cancer. Dr. Chopra has been fighting against the dreaded disease for quite a long time and fortnight back, he was admitted to Mumbai Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital but today around 12:30 am, Dr. Chopra gave up to cancer and breathed his last.  "He passed away at 12.30 p.m. today (Monday). He was undergoing cancer treatment," hospital COO Ram Narain told Ians. Ram Narain said that he was undergoing cancer treatment for the past few years but this time he was at the fatal stage. Dr. Ashok Chopra, a retired physician is su...

Mumbai, June 10: Bollywood celebrities condoled the death of Ashok Chopra, and said to his bereaved actress-daughter Priyanka Chopra "be strong".

Ashok Chopra, who was hospitalised at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital here two weeks ago, passed away Monday afternoon after battling cancer.

A doctor himself, Chopra had retired from the Indian Army in 1997 as a lieutenant colonel. He is survived by his wife Madhu, also a former army doctor, daughter Priyanka and son Siddharth.

Here is what the celebrities tweeted:

Bipasha Basu: Strength to you Priyanka Chopra and your family.

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As Priyanka Chopra lost her father, Dr. Ashok Chopra, who was battling from cancer from quite some time, B-town celebs showed their support and strength to the actress on micro-blogging site. Genelia: Deepest and Heartfelt condolences 2 dear @priyankachopra, your mom n ur fly.. All the strength 2uNeha dhupia: So so sad to hear about your loss @priyankachopra ... Condolences to u and your family. Sending u tons of love n energy to get past this.Vishal dadlani: I'm so so...

Priyanka Chopra’s father Dr. Ashok Chopra who was critically ill for quite a long time finally succumbed to death. A physician in the Indian Army, Dr. Ashok Chopra was diagnosed with cancer five years back. Since then he was facing health issues. On Saturday, he was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital but finally he lost his life to cancer. Through out these days, Priyanka was with her father in hospital. She has shuffling between home and hospital. Priyanka even performed Mahamityungay puja for the recovery of her father. She has skipped shoot to be by her father’s side. She was also very upset for few days and...

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra's father Dr. Ashok Chopra, who was critically ill and battling with cancer for quite some time, passed away today. As per the reports, his father breathed his last, who was admitted at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Reportedly, he was suffering from cancer since 2008. It was in 2005, when Priyanka was shooting for Rohan Sippy's Bluffmaster, her father fell ill. Priyanka Chopra who was juggling with her film assignments and...

Mumbai, June 10: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra's father Ashok Chopra, who was hospitalised at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital two weeks ago, passed away Monday afternoon.

"He passed away at 12.30 p.m. today (Monday). He was undergoing cancer treatment," hospital COO Ram Narain told Ians.

Chopra was admitted to the hospital about 17 days ago, Ram Narain said, adding that he was undergoing cancer treatment for the past few years but this time he was at the terminal stage.

Priyanka had reportedly cancelled all her shoots and was by his side for the last few days.

Chopra, a doctor, had retired from.

Priyanka Chopra’s father Dr Ashok Chopra is seriously unwell. He is admitted to Kokilaben hospital and doctors said that the next 48 hours has been critical for Dr Chopra. Few years back, Mr Chopra has been diagnosed with cancer. The daddy’s l’il girl is totally upset and keep railing the hospital. Till last week, the actress was busy with her work and did not let anyone know what she is going through. Her mother Madhu Chopra and brother is also by his father’s side. On Friday, Priyanka Chopra performed six hours long Mahamrityunjay puja at her home, for her daddy's recovery. Priyanka Chopra is spending nights in hospital lo...

Destiny has a way of dealing unexpected blows. Priyanka Chopra may look like the girl who has it all. But deep inside she's grieving ...hard. Priyanka's father, the affable Dr Ashok Chopra is unwell. Seriously unwell. The cancer that struck the doctor a few years ago has returned. He's currently at the Kokilaben hospital and according to a friend Priyanka, "in a very very critical condition." A self-confessed Daddy's girl is very anxious and worried. She has now postponed all rehearsals for Omang Kumar's Mary Kom bio pic. Till last week when her dad's condition deteriorated, Priyanka went about her work as normal. Only those close to her know what she's going through. Priyanka was attending the rehearsals for the Mary Kom bio-pic while attending to her Dad in her free time. Says a source from the Mary Kom crew, "Priyanka was religiously attending each and every rehearsal. She...

Mumbai, June 8: National award-winning actress Priyanka Chopra's father, the affable Ashok Chopra, is seriously ill. The cancer that struck the doctor a few years back has returned.

He is currently admitted at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

He is in a "very critical condition", according to one of Priyanka's friends.

'Daddy's lil girl', Priyanka, who even has a tattoo of the same words, is very anxious and worried. She has now postponed all rehearsals for Omang Kumar's Mary Kom biopic.

Till last week when her father's condition deteriorated Priyanka went about her work as normal. Only those close to her know what she's going through. Priyanka was attending the rehearsals for the Mary Kom biopic.

Recently though Priyanka has been garnering a lot of response from the world over for her film “Barfi!” and her debut international music album ‘In my City’, her personal life is kaput. Her father Dr. Ashok Chopra is not keeping well since a long time now.Priyanka Chopra has never shied away from telling the world that she is her daddy’s girl, so much so that she got this tag (read: ‘Daddy’s lil girl’) etched on her forearm. Everybody knows that the Bollywood actors and divas get paid heavy amounts for turning up at events and dance shows especially during New Year’s Eve. Priyanka thus also had such offers that would give...

Priyanka Chopra has always been very close to her father, Dr Ashok Chopra. Unfortunately, PC's dad's health hasn't been too good over the last few months and this has been a cause of worry for the talented actress. Career-wise, Priyanka had a rocking 2012 with two successful films namely - Agneepath and Barfi and the launch of her music single 'In My City'. In spite of a heavy work load, PC has been trying to spend as much time as possible with her Daddy dearest. The actress has decided to bring in the New Year with her father and has turned down three offers to perform on New Years Eve as she wants to be close to her near and dear ones while ushering in the New Year.

Mumbai, Dec 28: Dr Ashok Chopra, father of Priyanka Chopra is unwell for some time. But he is receiving the full support of his family beside him especiall of his daughter Priyanka. The superstar is quite worried about her daddy’s health problems and has been keeping her fans updated through twitter posts regarding her daddy’s health conditions frequently.

PC wrote on twitter that to see her daddy to be weak and fragile is a bad feeling for her, as dads are generally thought of to be superheros. So she asked her fans to pray along with her for the recovery of her daddy. She has also posted a joint picture of her with her daddy on twitter.