RIP: Mannara Chopra's father, Raman Rai Handa, passes away

In a heartbreaking turn of events, actress Mannara Chopra has lost her father, Raman Rai Handa. The news of his demise has left the entire Chopra family in a state of profound grief. Mannara Chopra, through an obituary, confirmed the heartbreaking news. The actress wrote - "Adv. Raman Rai Handa25/09/1953 - 16/06/2025With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our loving father, who left us for his heavenly abode on 16/June/2025. He was the pillar of strength for our family."The last rites will be done on June 18, 2025, at 1 pm, in Andheri West.

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