You'll always be in our hearts: Priyanka Chopra mourns loss of uncle, father of Mannara Chopra

ANI June 17, 2025 294 views

Priyanka Chopra shared a touching tribute for her late uncle Raman Rai Handa, father of actress Mannara Chopra. The family mourns his sudden passing at 72, just as they celebrated Madhu Chopra’s birthday. Mannara posted an emotional statement calling her father their "pillar of strength." The final rites will take place in Mumbai on June 18.

"You will always be in our hearts. May your soul rest in peace, uncle. Om Shanti." – Priyanka Chopra
Mumbai, June 17: Global icon Priyanka Chopra has expressed sorrow following the death of her uncle, Raman Rai Handa, the father of her cousin sister, actress Mannara Chopra.

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Priyanka Chopra shares heartfelt tribute on Instagram

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Mannara Chopra announces father's passing with emotional note

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Raman Rai Handa was a prominent Delhi High Court lawyer

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Funeral to be held in Mumbai on June 18

Handa, a prominent lawyer at the Delhi High Court, passed away on June 16 at the age of 72. His untimely demise has left the Chopra family in mourning.

Priyanka took to her Instagram story to share a heartfelt tribute to her late uncle. She wrote, "You will always be in our hearts. May your soul rest in peace, uncle. Om Shanti."

The tragedy struck just as Priyanka was celebrating her mother Madhu Chopra's birthday. While the family was commemorating the special occasion, Mannara Chopra's father bid farewell to this world.

The news was shared by Mannara herself, who posted an official statement on Instagram. The message 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 final rites for Raman Rai Handa will take place on June 18 at 1 pm at the Crematorium Ground in Amboli, Andheri West, Mumbai.

He is survived by his wife, Kamini, and two daughters, Mannara and Mitali.

Mannara Chopra, who is known for her work in Bollywood and the South Indian film industry, shared her grief with her followers, and fans have been offering their condolences.

Mannara made her Bollywood debut with 'Zid'. She found success in the South Indian cinema and also gained attention through her participation in 'Bigg Boss 17' and 'Laughter Chefs - Unlimited Entertainment' season 2.

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Rahul K.
Heartbreaking news. Losing a parent is the toughest thing. Mannara and Priyanka both have my deepest condolences. May his soul attain moksha 🙏 The way our film families support each other during tough times is truly inspiring.
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Priya M.
Om Shanti. Such a tragic loss for the family, especially coming right after a birthday celebration. Life can be so unpredictable. Raman Rai Handa seemed like a wonderful man - successful lawyer and devoted family man. My prayers are with Mannara and her sister.
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Amit S.
Sad to hear this news. Mannara was so close to her father - you could see it in her Bigg Boss interviews. The Chopra family has given us so much entertainment, it's painful to see them grieving. Hope the media gives them space during this difficult time.
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Neha T.
The contrast between celebrating a birthday and mourning a death is so stark. Life comes full circle. Respect to Priyanka for being there for her cousin despite her global commitments. Family first always! #RIP
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Vikram J.
72 is still relatively young these days. Goes to show we must cherish every moment with our elders. As someone who lost my father last year, I know exactly what Mannara is going through. The pain never fully goes away, but you learn to live with it.
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Sneha R.
While the family's grief is personal, I appreciate how they're handling it with dignity. No dramatic social media posts, just simple heartfelt messages. More celebrities should learn from this instead of turning tragedies into publicity opportunities.

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