Priyanka Chopra Shares Emotional Tribute To Her Late Father On His 12th Death Anniversary

On her father’s 12th death anniversary, Priyanka Chopra shared a touching childhood photo and heartfelt message, reflecting on her ongoing grief and his lasting impact.

Priyanka Chopra shares a throwback childhood photo with her late father Dr Ashok Chopra, remembering him on his 12th death anniversary

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Twelve years may have passed, but for Priyanka Chopra, the loss of her father, Dr Ashok Chopra, remains deeply etched in her heart. On the solemn occasion of his 12th death anniversary, the actor shared a rare, tender moment from her childhood, a photo with her father, posted to her Instagram Story with the simple but powerful message: “Miss you every day, dad.”

The throwback picture, likely snapped during a carefree family vacation, captures a moment of pure warmth between a young Priyanka and her beloved father. It's a reminder of the bond they shared and the emotional void his passing left behind.

Priyanka Chopra on grief

Priyanka has always been open about how profoundly her father’s death in 2013 affected her. During the Red Sea International Film Festival, she revealed the emotional turmoil she experienced at the time and how she chose to honour his wishes. “So, I went back to work four days after his funeral because I know that’s what my dad wanted me to do, and I put all my grief into those fight scenes,” she said, referring to her film Mary Kom.

She also reflected on how grief has woven itself into her daily life. Speaking on the Read the Room podcast, Priyanka shared, “After my dad passed away, I came to a slow but steady conclusion that the kind of pain would never go away. It’s your companion… There will be days when it comes out in a biggish way and wants to stay over for dinner or maybe a week, and there will be days when you don’t even remember about it until you see a photo…”

Priyanka Chopra upcoming movies

Even as she navigates her emotions, Priyanka’s professional calendar remains packed. She will soon be seen in 'Heads of State', an action thriller co-starring John Cena and Idris Elba, premiering July 2 on Amazon Prime Video. She’s also gearing up for 'The Bluff', a historical drama, and the second season of the global spy series Citadel. Fans are also eagerly awaiting her collaboration with S. S. Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu in the epic SSMB29.

Through her public grief and private resilience, Priyanka Chopra continues to inspire, a daughter holding tight to her father’s memory while forging ahead in her global journey.