Mannara Chopra returns to work after father's death, shares emotional note
Mannara's father, Raman Rai Handa, died on June 16 at the age of 72. The actor shared the news through an Instagram Story that read, 'With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad demise of our loving father, who left us for his heavenly abode on 16/06/2025. He was the pillar of strength for our family.' His last rites were held on June 18 in Mumbai.Mannara's cousin, Priyanka Chopra, also paid tribute to her late uncle. Sharing her grief on Instagram, she wrote, 'You'll always be in our hearts. Rest easy Raman uncle (fufaji). Om Shanti.'On the work front, Mannara Chopra, who became popular after appearing on Salman Khan's show 'Bigg Boss 17', was last seen on TV on 'Laughter Chefs - Unlimited Entertainment Season 2'. She started her acting career with the Bollywood film 'Zid', which didn't do well at the box office. Later, she made a name for herself in South Indian films like 'Thikka', 'Rogue', and 'Sita'.- EndsMust Watch
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