New York, Aug 24 (TIWN) Actress Priyanka Chopra has penned an emotional note on her father Ashok Chopra's birth anniversary.

The 37-year-old actress, who is in the US with husband Nick Jonas for his Happiness Begins Tour, wrote, "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. (sic)"

"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. @siddharthchopra89 @madhumalati. P.S. - the background song was one of dad's favourites... one he always used to sing for mom (sic)," added Priyanka Chopra.