Mannara Chopra Fights Back Tears, Looks Distressed As She Rushes Back To Mumbai Post Father's Death (VIDEO)

Actress Mannara Chopra looked visibly emotional and heartbroken as she rushed back to Mumbai dropping all work commitments after her father's sudden demise. Raman Rai Handa, the father of the former Bigg Boss contestant, breathed his last on Monday (June 16) in the city.

On Monday night, Mannara was papped at the Mumbai airport, rushing towards her car along with sister, Mitali Chopra. The actress, who is often seen interacting with the paparazzi and engaging with fun banters with them, looked distressed as she struggled to find her car.

As the paps extended their condolences, Mannara chose to not respond and her sister Mitali too remained silent, as the two mourned their father's demise.

On Monday evening, Mannara's family issued a statement which 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."

Handa's last rites will take place on June 18 at 1 pm in Mumbai.

Handa was also the uncle of actresses Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Parineeti Chopra. He was married to Kamini Chopra, the paternal aunt of Priyanka and Parineeti.

About Mannara Chopra

Mannara, whose real name is Barbie Handa, is the paternal cousin of Priyanka and Parineeti. She has worked in several Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films.

Mannara made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with the film, Zid, post which she worked in films in the south film industry. In 2023, she made waves with her participation in the reality show, Bigg Boss 17, and she also ended up being one of the finalists on the show.