Mannara Chopra's father, Raman Rai Handa, passes away at 72

Advocate Raman Rai Handa, father of actress Mannara Chopra, passed away at the age of 72. He had been unwell and was hospitalised. He breathed his last on Monday evening.

The funeral of Raman Rai Handa will be held on June 18 at 01:00 pm at the Crematorium Ground at Amboli, Andheri West in Mumbai.

The details surrounding his death have not been made public; it is reported that age-related health issues were the cause. Reports suggest that Mannara was with her family and was taking care of her father in this challenging period.

Screengrab of Mannara's Instagram story.

Mannara herself released an official statement regarding her father’s demise and posted the news on her Instagram story.

Following the news of her father’s demise, fans thronged to social media to express their condolences, giving strength to the bereaved family and standing by them in these difficult times.

Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra, who continue their summer travels abroad, are yet to issue any reaction publicly.

About Mannara Chopra
Mannara is one of the popular names in showbiz and has starred in several movies in Hindi and South Indian movies. Mannara made an entry in showbiz as Priyanka Chopra's cousin but managed to gain attention for her own personality and has impressed many with her performances.

Mannara was also seen on the controversial reality TV show Bigg Boss Season 17 where she secured the position of second runner-up. After her participation in Bigg Boss S17, Mannara was also seen in the cooking-based reality show, Laughter Chefs Season 2.