Mannara Chopra Holds Her Father's Mortal Remains, Sister Breaks Down
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Mannara Chopra's father passed away on June 16. He was 72.
Mannara Chopra bid a tearful farewell to her father, Raman Rai Handa. His last rites were held in Mumbai on Wednesday, June 18. In a heartbreaking video that surfaced on social media, the former Laughter Chefs contestant was seen carrying the mortal remains of her father. She was visibly emotional and teary-eyed as she performed her father's last rites. Besides Mannara, her sister, Mitali Handa, was also seen crying inconsolably in the video.
Mannara Chopra's father passed away on June 16. He was 72. The actress shared the news of her father's passing via an Instagram Story. Her post 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." Later, Mannara also returned to Mumbai. She was also spotted at the airport with her sister, Mitali, and looked visibly upset.
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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 also mourned the death of her paternal uncle. 'You'll always be in our hearts. Rest easy Raman uncle (fufaji). Om Shanti," PeeCee wrote on her Insta stories recently.
Meanwhile, 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."
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