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Mint
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Mannara Chopra's father, Priyanka Chopra's uncle dies at 72
Bigg Boss fame Mannara Chopra's father, Raman Rai Handa passed away on June 16. He was 72. He was also the uncle of actors Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra. Confirming the loss, the family has issued a statement on social media. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Mannara announced the news. 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." The funeral will take place on Wednesday at 1 PM at the Crematorium Ground in Amboli, Andheri West, Mumbai. Mannara Chopra's father passed away. As per reports, Mannara's father was a lawyer at the Delhi High Court. He married Kamini Chopra, the paternal aunt of Priyanka and Parineeti. Reportedly, Raman was unwell for some time due to unknown reasons. He is survived by his wife, Kamini Chopra Handa, and their daughters, Mannara and Mitali Chopra. Often Mannara, Priyanka and Parineeti are seen together at family functions and other occasions. Following the footsteps of her cousins, Mannara entered the film industry with her Telugu film, Prema Geema Jantha Nai. In the same year, she also made her Bollywood debut with the film, Zid which failed to impress the audience and critics. Moving to the South cinema, she appeared in films like Thikka (2016), Rogue (2017) and Sita (2019). Mannara later entered the Bigg Boss house as she joined the 17th season of Salman Khan's reality show. Although she was one of the top contestants, she ended up as the second runner-up. Later, she also went on to star in the cooking reality show, Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment Season 2, alongside Elvish Yadav, Rubina Dilaik, Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Vicky Jain, Ankita Lokhande, Abhishek Kumar, and more. On the film front, Mannara's last release was the 2024 Telugu film Tiragabadara Saami, starring Raj Tarun and Malvi Malhotra. She also made a cameo appearance in the Amazon Prime Video series, Ek Farzi Love Story. She has the upcoming Punjabi film, Ohi Chann Ohi Raatan in the pipeline.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mannara Chopra along with sister Mitali Handa, rushes out of Mumbai airport after father's passing; last rites on June 18
Mannara Chopra 's father, Advocate Raman Rai Handa, sadly passed away in Mumbai on 16 June 2025. The actress was seen rushing out of the airport along with her sister Mitali Handa as they arrived back in Mumbai. Emotional tribute on Instagram As per a video shared by Instant bollywood on Instagram, she appeared heartbroken while walking out of the terminal, clearly affected by the loss. Mannara earlier took to her Instagram story to share the heartbreaking news. In her message, she described her father as the "pillar of strength for our family". She wrote, "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. " Funeral details The last rites of late Raman Rai Handa are scheduled to take place on 18 June at 1 pm in Crematorium Ground, Amboli, Andheri West, Mumbai. Mannara's work journey Mannara began her acting career with her Bollywood debut in the film Zid. Though the film didn't do well at the box office, she soon made a mark in the South Indian film industry. Over the years, she has acted in several regional films including Thikka, Rogue, and Sita. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo She gained wider fame through Salman Khan's reality show Bigg Boss 17. While she didn't win the title, she became a household name and finished as the second runner-up. Later, she joined the cast of Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment Season 2, alongside well-known names like Elvish Yadav, Rubina Dilaik, Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Vicky Jain, Ankita Lokhande, and Abhishek Kumar. Most recently, Mannara appeared in the 2024 Telugu film Tiragabadara Saami, where she starred alongside Raj Tarun and Malvi Malhotra. She is now looking forward to her next release—a Punjabi film titled Ohi Chann Ohi Raatan. Catch Mannara Chopra's hilarious street shopping bargains
India Today
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mannara Chopra's father dies at 72, actor shares post
Popular actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Mannara Chopra's father, Raman Rai Handa, died on June 16, following a period of ill health. She shared the news late on Monday post shared on Instagram 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 (sic)."advertisementHere's the post: Her father's funeral will be held on June 18 at the Crematorium Ground in Amboli, Andheri West, Rai Handa was a respected lawyer practising at the Delhi High Court's Tis Hazari Court. Married to jewellery designer Kamini Chopra Handa, he was a proud father to two daughters: Mannara and her younger sister Mitali, an entrepreneur and fashion in New Delhi on September26, his legal acumen and warm presence made him the cornerstone of his family, often described as their 'pillar of strength'.He is survived by his wife and for actor Mannara Chopra, she made her acting debut with the Hindi film 'Zid'. She was later seen in several other movies, including 'Rouge', 'Prema Geema Jantha Nai', 'Jakkanna', 'Thikka'.Mannara Chopra also participated in Salman Khan's 'Bigg Boss 18'. She emerged as the second runner-up. Chopra was last seen in 'Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment Season 2'.
Pink Villa
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Bigg Boss 18 fame Mannara Chopra's father passes away
Mannara Chopra and her family are dealing with the sudden demise of the actress' father. Mannara's father, Raman Rai Handa, who is Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra's uncle, passed away today on June 16. Mannara became a household name after her stint in the controversial reality show, Bigg Boss 18. Ever since then, she has been in immense limelight and fans love her for her cheerful personality. However, the news of the sudden demise has left fans and everyone in shock. According to Zoom report, Mannara Chopra's father, Raman Rai Handa, was not well for a couple of days. He was residing in Delhi with his family. Handa is survived by his wife Kamini and two daughters, Mannara and Mitali. As per the portal's sources, the actress' father breathed his last today after dealing with his poor health for a few days. However, the reason for his demise is still awaited. This tragic news has left many in shock, including the fans of the actresses. Mannara Chopra then shared an Instagram story mourning the loss of her father and even shared last rites details. Born on 25-09-1993, the actress's father breathed his last on June 16, 2025. Sharing this, she wrote, "With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad demise of our loving father who left us for his heavenly abode on June 16, 2025. He was pillar of strength to our family." The last rites of her father will be held on June 18, 2025, at the Cremetorium ground Amboli, Andheri West. Speaking about her work life, Mannara Chopra became a famous name after her stint in Bigg Boss 18. Before her stint in the reality show, the actress appeared in numerous Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Kannada films. Recently, she was seen on Laughter Chefs as a contestant. However, she took a midway exit from the show.
News18
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mannara Chopra Breaks Silence On Fallout Rumours With Abhishek Kumar
Last Updated: Mannara and Abhishek recently unfollowed each other on Instagram, which caught the fans' attention. Once good friends, Bigg Boss 17 fame Mannara Chopra and Abhishek Kumar appeared to have gone their separate ways. Fans recently noticed that the TV celebs have unfollowed each other on Instagram, leading to speculations of their friendship going through a rough patch. While neither Mannara nor Abhishek has formally addressed the matter on social media, the actress appears to have confirmed the rift. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Mannara Chopra shared that she did not have any specific reason behind unfollowing Abhishek Kumar. Keeping silent on the speculations surrounding a rift in their friendship, Mannara further specified that she doesn't want to comment on the matter. On the other hand, Abhishek Kumar is yet to make a comment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mannara Chopra (@memannara) Abhishek Kumar and Mannara Chopra first met on Bigg Boss 17, where their bond quickly blossomed into a close friendship that continued beyond the show. Since then, the duo has reunited for several get-togethers and even collaborated on the romantic music video Saanware. They also showcased their playful chemistry on Laughter Chefs 2, whipping up dishes and laughter in equal measure. While Abhishek continues to be a part of the show, Mannara exited midway due to other professional commitments. 'Moving on is never easy, especially when it feels like you're leaving behind a family. But with prior commitments demanding my attention, it's time to say goodbye to my Laughter Chef family that I have made," the actress said in a statement. With the recent developments unfolding, fans have been hoping to see the two friends back together. Only time will tell whether it is a temporary misunderstanding or a complete fallout. First Published:
