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Priyanka Chopra’s Father Dr. Chopra Passes Away
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra's father Dr. Ashok Chopra, passed away on June 10, and was cremated on Monday evening (India Time) at Mumbai's Oshiwara crematorium.
Priyanka was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand to Ashok Chopra and Madhu Akhauri, both physicians by profession. Dr. Chopra was in the army and thus his family moved quite frequently. He hailed from a family of Punjabi origin, settled in Bareilly. Priyanka also has a brother, Siddharth, who is seven years younger than she is.
Back in 2005 when she was shooting for Rohan Sippy's 'Bluffmaster' her father was first diagnosed with cancer. Priyanka had not shared her agony with anyone on the sets even then.
Priyanka Chopra on her way to the crematorium
Dr. Chopra was admitted at the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Mumbai and was said to be critical the past few days. "He passed away at 12.30 p.m. today (Monday). He was undergoing cancer treatment," hospital COO Ram Narain confirmed. He was surrounded by his family, including daughter Priyanka, wife Dr Madhu Chopra and son Siddharth, when he breathed his last at 12:30 pm on June 10.
Posted by Priyanka on her Instagram – Peeceelicious
Priyanka with her parents during TOIFA 2013
Priyanka with her brother Siddharth and her parents
Priyanka was extremely close to her father, and even has a tattoo – "Daddy's Li'l Girl", on her wrist. Priyanka's doctor father, Lt. Col Ashok Chopra, retired from the Indian Army in 1997 and was a constant support to Priyanka in all her endeavours.
Worried Priyanka Chopra, tweeted ‘Mahamrityunjaya Mantra’ on Twitter on June 7 and after that the actress had drawn into her own shell avoiding the media, her work and all professional matters to tend to her father who was admitted at Kokilaben hospital.
Priyanka had reportedly organised a Mahamrityunjay puja at her home, for her father's recovery, recently.
Shahrukh Khan after paying his last respects to Late Dr. Chopra
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 pm and 6.00 pm.
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 taken to her residence.
Ashok Chopra was admitted to hospital 17 days ago as he was undergoing cancer treatment for the past few years. He was at the terminal stage of the disease.
Priyanka Chopra had cancelled all her shoots and was by his side for the past few days.
Ashok Chopra, a doctor, had retired from the 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's how the bollywood celebs shared their condolences:
Thank you for your condolences on the passing of Dr Chopra, and your support, it means a lot. Our prayers are with her and her family. — Team Priyanka Chopra (@TeamPriyanka) June 10, 2013
Bipasha Basu: Strength to you Priyanka Chopra and your family.
Anubhav Sinha: Oh no! Priyanka Chopra, may god give you strength. Lots of love. May his soul rest in peace.
Genelia D'souza: Deepest and heartfelt condolences to dear Priyanka Chopra, your mom and your fly…All the strength to you.
Neha Dhupia: So sad to hear about your loss Priyanka Chopra. Condolences to you and your family. Sending you tons of love and energy to get past this.
Prabhudheva: So sorry to hear about Priyanka Chopra's father. I hope god gives strength to her and her family to cope up with this loss. My condolences.
Kunal Kohli: RIP Dr.Chopra. Condolences to Priyanka Chopra. Had a great love for music. Met him in Vancouver last, amazing zest for life.
Sophie Choudry: Love, prayers and strength Priyanka Chopra to you and the family. Your daddy was the sweetest man and he couldn't have asked for a more loving daughter. RIP
Aadesh Shrivastava: I am very sad to hear about your loss Priyanka Chopra. Condolences to you and your family. Love and energy to get past this.
Minissha Lamba: My heartfelt condolences to Priyanka Chopra and Madhuji. Prayers and strength to you.
Photo credits: IANS, Priyanka Chopra – Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram
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