Raman Rai Handa, the father of actress Mannara Chopra, who is related to Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra, passed away on June 16 at the age of 72. His cremation ceremony took place in Mumbai on Thursday. When the actor arrived in town for the cremation ceremony, he was seen with his sister Mitali Handa and other members of his family. While carrying their father's mortal remains, both Mannara and Mitali sobbed uncontrollably.

Mannara is overcome with emotion and weeps

Paparazzi profiles on Instagram posted images and films of Mannara and Mitali standing next to one another. As the rest of the family surrounded them, the two sisters, who were wearing white, could be seen hugging and weeping. In another video, Mannara is seen demanding that she assist other male family members in transporting her father's body. The cremation was conducted on the property after Mannara accompanied the rest of his family.

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The official announcement of her father's death, which Mannara had shared, said: "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 served as the foundation of our family.

Kamini Chopra Handa, his wife, and his daughters, Mannara and Mitali, are the only surviving members of Raman Rai Handa's family. Raman Handa practiced law at the Delhi High Court. He wed Priyanka and Parineeti Chopra's father's sister, Kamini Chopra.

The passing of Raman Rai Handa, their uncle, was also mourned by Priyanka Chopra and her brother Siddharth Chopra. "You'll always be in our hearts. Rest easy Raman uncle (fufaji). Om Shanti," Priyanka wrote on her Instagram Stories. Earlier, Mannara re-shared a remark made by Siddharth. He added, "Will miss you Raman uncle (folded hands emoji)."