Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; June 9, 2014)

Priyanka Chopra who was shooting Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do aboard a cruise liner sailing through Europe, has left the star-studded ship to return to Mumbai. The actress quietly landed in Mumbai around 5.30 am on Sunday. The reason for her arrival is a road in Andheri which will be named after her late father Dr. Ashok Chopra, on June 10, to mark his first death anniversary.

The inauguration of the road which will be called road which will be called Lieutenant Colonel Ashok Chopra Marg will be followed by a memorial which will be attended by friends and relatives.

When Priyanka expressed her desire to be there for her father's first death anniversary, her director Zoya and the film's producer Ritesh Siddhwani quickly agreed to a short leave. The actress will join the film's unit in the next four-five days.

When contacted, Priyanka said, “It's a surprise and a huge honour. My family and I are overwhelmed.
There was no way I would miss this for anything in the world. My father was always very grateful for what he had and spent a lot of time and energy in helping those less fortunate. We are so proud that he is being recognised for his efforts. My dad loved Mumbai and now there will always be a part of him here." Dr Chopra served in the Indian Army for 27 years and also served as Head of Surgery at an Army hospital in Leh.

The actress was distraught when her father was first diagnosed with cancer in 2005. Priyanka has often paid him tributes in interviews and proudly flaunts a Daddy's Li'l Girl tattoo on her arm, a description which is also part of her.
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MID-DAY (June 9, 2014)

On June 10, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will inaugurate a street in Yari Road, Andheri, that will be named after Priyanka Chopra’s father, the late Dr Ashok Chopra.

The politician will take time out from his busy schedule to attend the inaugural function, which will honour the late doctor and the work he has been credited with over the years.

Says Priyanka Chopra’s spokesperson, “Uddhav Thackeray will inaugurate a road named after the late Dr Ashok Chopra. He will be doing so in the presence of Mrs Madhu Chopra, Priyanka Chopra and her brother Siddharth Chopra. It is a big moment for the family.” A source points out that PeeCee, who was in Barcelona shooting for Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming film, Dil Dhadakne Do, reached Mumbai on Sunday morning. “Other than the inauguration, the actress will also attend a few other events here. She also has an ad shoot lined up,” says the source.