Actress Mannara Chopra’s father, Advocate Raman Rai Handa, passed away on June 16, 2025, at the age of 72. He was also the paternal uncle of actresses Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra. The family announced his passing through an official statement shared by Mannara on her Instagram, describing him as “the pillar of strength for our family.”Raman Rai Handa was a respected lawyer practicing at the Delhi High Court. He is survived by his wife, Kamini Chopra Handa, and daughters Mannara and Mitali. The last rites are scheduled for June 18 at 1 PM at the Crematorium Ground in Amboli, Andheri West, Mumbai.The Chopra family has received condolences from fans and members of the film industry. Actress Meera Chopra, Mannara’s cousin, expressed her sorrow, stating, “Losing a parent… nothing can be worse than that.”Monday, accompanied by her sister, Mitali Handa. The sisters appeared visibly distressed, mourning. the sudden loss of their father, Advocate Raman Rai Handa, who passed away on June 16, 2025. The funeral is scheduled for June 18 in Andheri West, Mumbai. In a heartfelt Instagram tribute, Mannara described her father as the “pillar of strength for our family.” The actress, known for her roles in regional films and her appearance on Bigg Boss 17, was seen struggling to hold back tears as she exited the terminal. Both sisters refrained from interacting with the media, choosing to grieve privately. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mannara’s cousin, also expressed her sorrow on Instagram, writing, “You’ll always be in our hearts. Rest easy Raman uncle (fufaji). Om Shanti.”Mannara Chopra, originally named Barbie Handa, is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Telugu and Hindi cinema. She is the paternal cousin of renowned actresses Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra. Mannara made her acting debut in 2014 with the Telugu film Prema Geema Jantha Nai and the Hindi thriller Zid. She has since appeared in films like Thikka (2016), Rogue (2017), and Sita (2019).In 2023, Mannara gained widespread recognition by participating in the reality show Bigg Boss 17, where she finished as the second runner-up. Following this, she joined the cast of Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment Season 2, a comedy-cooking reality show, but exited the show due to prior work commitments. Most recently, she starred in the 2024 Telugu film Tiragabadara Saami alongside Raj Tarun and Malvi Malhotra. She is also set to appear in the upcoming Punjabi film Ohi Chann Ohi Raatan.Mannara’s father, Raman Rai Handa, a lawyer at the Delhi High Court, passed away on June 16, 2025, at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife, Kamini Chopra Handa, and daughters, Mannara and Mitali Handa.
Mannara Chopra’s father and Priyanka Chopra’s uncle, advocate Raman Rai Handa, dies at 72
