Priyanka Chopra Pays Tribute To Cousin Mannara Chopra's Father: ‘Always In Our Hearts'
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Mannara Chopra's father, Raman Rai Handa, died on June 16. Priyanka Chopra was among the first to express her grief on Instagram.
Bigg Boss 17 fame Mannara Chopra's father, Raman Rai Handa, died on June 16. His last rites will take place on June 18 at the Crematorium Ground Amboli, Andheri. As the entire Chopra family goes through a difficult time, trying to cope with the heartbreaking loss, Mannara's cousin and global star Priyanka Chopra mourned the death of her paternal uncle.
In a post shared on Instagram stories, Priyanka wrote, 'You'll always be in our hearts. Rest easy Raman uncle (fufaji). Om Shanti."
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Earlier, Mannara shared the tragic news via a post on social media which also included details of the cremation ceremony. In an official statement, she wrote, 'With profound grief and sorrow, we inform of 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."
Mannara Chopra's cousin and actress Meera Chopra also extended her condolences over the passing of Raman Rai Handa. During an event, she told Instant Bollywood, 'Yes, I just got to know about the news a few minutes ago when I entered the event. Vicky (Jain) told me about his demise. I knew he was admitted to the hospital, but Vicky shared the news about his demise. He was fine, so I don't know what exactly happened. I will go after this and find out. It is very sad. I think losing a parent – nothing can be worse than that. I know Mannara, Mitali dono unse bahot close thi. It was a very close-knit family, do betiyan thi and mom and dad. It's very sad."
Raman Rai Handa is survived by his wife, Kamini Chopra Handa, and daughters Mannara and Mitali. He worked as a lawyer at the Delhi High Court. According to reports, Raman had been unwell for a few days before he passed away on Monday. He was in Mumbai with his family during his final moments. The Handas share a close bond with the Chopra family. On various occasions, Priyanka and Mannara have been spotted together, celebrating the family functions and enjoying festivals together.
Earlier, when Mannara participated in Bigg Boss 17, Priyanka made sure to cheer for her younger sister, rooting for her via encouraging posts.
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