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Mannara Chopra`s Father, Advocate Raman Rai Handa, Passes Away at 72
Updated on: 17 June, 2025 01:30 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Mannara Chopra and Her Father
Actor Mannara Chopra is mourning the loss of her father, Advocate Raman Rai Handa, who passed away on June 16 at the age of 72. The actor, who is the cousin of stars Priyanka and Parineeti Chopra, shared the devastating news with her followers on social media, paying a heartfelt tribute to her beloved father.
Raman Rai Handa was a respected lawyer practising at the Delhi High Court. According to reports, he had been unwell for a few days, though the specific cause remains undisclosed. He is survived by his wife, Kamini Chopra Handa, and their two daughters, Mannara and Mitali. The family, including his nieces Priyanka and Parineeti, often gathered for festivals and celebrations, sharing a close bond.
The funeral is scheduled to be held on June 18 at 1 PM at the Crematorium Ground in Amboli, Andheri West, Mumbai, where family and friends will gather to pay their final respects.
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However, it was her recent stint on reality television that brought her widespread recognition. Mannara became a household name after participating in Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 17, where her strong personality helped her finish as the second runner-up. She continued to charm audiences on the cooking show Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment Season 2.
On the film front, Mannara was last seen in the Telugu movie Tiragabadara Saami and is now preparing for her next project, a Punjabi film titled Ohi Chann Ohi Raatan. Amid her professional commitments, she now faces this profound personal loss.
A Pillar of Strength Lost
Mannara took to her Instagram Story to post an official statement confirming the sad news. "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 statement read.Raman Rai Handa was a respected lawyer practising at the Delhi High Court. According to reports, he had been unwell for a few days, though the specific cause remains undisclosed. He is survived by his wife, Kamini Chopra Handa, and their two daughters, Mannara and Mitali. The family, including his nieces Priyanka and Parineeti, often gathered for festivals and celebrations, sharing a close bond.
The funeral is scheduled to be held on June 18 at 1 PM at the Crematorium Ground in Amboli, Andheri West, Mumbai, where family and friends will gather to pay their final respects.
Also Read: Bigg Boss 17: Abhishek Kumar calls Mannara Chopra `Duplicate Parineeti`
Mannara`s Journey in the Limelight
Mannara Chopra began her acting career in Bollywood with the 2014 film Zid. While the film didn`t make a significant impact, she soon found her footing in the South Indian film industry, starring in movies like Thikka, Rogue, and Sita.However, it was her recent stint on reality television that brought her widespread recognition. Mannara became a household name after participating in Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 17, where her strong personality helped her finish as the second runner-up. She continued to charm audiences on the cooking show Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment Season 2.
On the film front, Mannara was last seen in the Telugu movie Tiragabadara Saami and is now preparing for her next project, a Punjabi film titled Ohi Chann Ohi Raatan. Amid her professional commitments, she now faces this profound personal loss.
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