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India Today
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Mannara Chopra pays final respect to her father, holds his photo close at prayer meet
Actor Mannara Chopra was seen holding a framed photo of her late father, Raman Rai Handa, close to her heart as she and her family attended his prayer meet at a Gurudwara in Mumbai on Thursday. The emotional gathering was held to honour his memory, following his passing on June 13 at the age of 72. He was cremated on June the rain, Mannara, her sister Mitali Handa, their mother Kamini Chopra Handa, and other family members were seen arriving at the Gurudwara on Thursday afternoon. In videos shared on social media, Mannara appeared visibly emotional and teary-eyed as she carried her father's garlanded the videos here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) The prayer ceremony was also attended by several of Mannara's friends and co-stars from the television industry. Former Bigg Boss contestants Abhishek Kumar and Sara Arfeen Khan were among those present to offer their condolences and a video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla)Earlier, at the funeral, Mannara and her sister were inconsolable. The actor was seen insisting on carrying her father's mortal remains, a moment that moved Rai Handa was a respected lawyer, practising at the Tis Hazari Court and the Delhi High Court. He is survived by his wife Kamini Chopra Handa, a jewellery designer, and his two daughters - Mannara, a noted actor, and Mitali Handa, an entrepreneur and fashion Watch
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mannara Chopra breaks down at father's funeral, holds onto his bier
Actor Mannara Chopra and her sister, Mitali Handa, were seen breaking down in grief at the funeral of their father, Raman Rai Handa, held on Wednesday. Visibly heartbroken, the former Bigg Boss 18 contestant was seen insisting on carrying her father's bier during the cremation Rai Handa died at the age of 72 on June 16. His cremation took place on June 18 in Mumbai, where Mannara and the Handa family carried his mortal remains in an emotional farewell. In videos that surfaced on social media, the sisters were seen holding onto each other, inconsolable. In one video, Mannara was seen tearfully insisting on carrying her father's remains alongside other family some of the videos here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) On June 16, Mannara Chopra issued an official statement announcing her father's passing. The note 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.'Raman Rai Handa was a respected lawyer practising at the Tis Hazari Court in the Delhi High Court. He was married to jewellery designer Kamini Chopra Handa and was a devoted father to two daughters, Mannara and her younger sister, Mitali Handa, an entrepreneur and fashion in New Delhi on September 26, his sharp legal acumen and warm, steady presence made him the backbone of his family, fondly remembered as their unwavering pillar of is survived by his wife and Watch
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mannara Chopra's father dies at 72, actor shares post
Popular actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Mannara Chopra's father, Raman Rai Handa, died on June 16, following a period of ill health. She shared the news late on Monday post shared on Instagram 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 (sic)."advertisementHere's the post: Her father's funeral will be held on June 18 at the Crematorium Ground in Amboli, Andheri West, Rai Handa was a respected lawyer practising at the Delhi High Court's Tis Hazari Court. Married to jewellery designer Kamini Chopra Handa, he was a proud father to two daughters: Mannara and her younger sister Mitali, an entrepreneur and fashion in New Delhi on September26, his legal acumen and warm presence made him the cornerstone of his family, often described as their 'pillar of strength'.He is survived by his wife and for actor Mannara Chopra, she made her acting debut with the Hindi film 'Zid'. She was later seen in several other movies, including 'Rouge', 'Prema Geema Jantha Nai', 'Jakkanna', 'Thikka'.Mannara Chopra also participated in Salman Khan's 'Bigg Boss 18'. She emerged as the second runner-up. Chopra was last seen in 'Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment Season 2'.
India Gazette
30-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Court compounds defamation case against wrestler Bajrang Punia after his apology
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday compounded a defamation case against Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia after his apology. Coach Naresh Dahiya filed the case against Punia. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal compounded the matter on Thursday. A detailed court order has yet to be uploaded. ' I tender my unconditional apology to Mr. Naresh Dahiya for the wrong and insensitive statement made by me against him during the press conference held at Jantar Mantar during the agitation, in public view,' the apology reads. Advocate Rajesh Kumar Rexwal, along with advocates Ravinder Singh and Lovinder Chaudhary, is counsel for the complainant. Advocate Rexwal said that the matter has been compounded after Bajrang Punia gave his written apology. Advocate Tushar Giri, counsel for Punia said that after tendering of apology, matter was settled between the parties and complaint was compounded. Earlier, Punia was granted bail by the court after his physical appearance. The Court on August 3, 2023, issued a summons to Olympic medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia. Through a criminal defamation complaint, the complainant or Coach Naresh Dahiya, stated that during the protest at Jantar Mantar on May 10, 2023, Bajrang Punia made defamatory remarks against him in a press conference. The Court had noted that, the relevant extracts reveal that the accused Bajrang Punia had referred a rape case ongoing against the complainant (Naresh Dahiya) in Tis Hazari Court. The accused allegedly referred to the complainant by name and stated that the complainant has no credibility to oppose the protest as he was himself facing a rape case. But during recording of statement complainant categorically deposed that he was acquitted in the said rape case in 2019 itself and the said fact was well known to the accused as well, who is a part of the same fraternity. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal, while issuing summons to Bajrang Punia, had said that on a consideration of the complaint, supporting documents and presummoning evidence, I am of the prima facie view that all the ingredients of defamation are made out. He further said that the statement made in the press conference appeared to be malicious and not made in good faith. In view of the same, let the accused, Bajrang Punia, be summoned to commission an offence punishable under Section 499 read with Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code. However, the Court clarified that at the stage of summoning, it is fairly settled that the Court is not required to conduct a comparative analysis of the possible defences that the accused may take. It was submitted that the fact of acquittal was well known, and a malicious attack was made by the accused to tarnish the reputation and credibility of the complainant to dissuade him from supporting the WFI President in the protest. (ANI)
NDTV
27-05-2025
- NDTV
Delhi Man Gets Life In Jail For Burning Wife To Death
New Delhi: Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has recently awarded a life sentence to a man who killed his wife by burning her in 2014. The court stated that the case does not fall under the category of "rarest of rare" cases. An FIR was registered at the Sarai Rohilla Railway Station police station in 2014. The court had held the accused guilty of murder on April 9, 2025. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Virender Kumar Kharta sentenced Giriraj Kishor Bhardwaj alias Shyam Nagar for murdering his wife Kusum. The court rejected poverty as a significant mitigating factor and noted that the aggravating circumstances outweighed the mitigating ones. While sentencing the convict on May 17, the court said, "In the present case, the aggravating circumstances have outweighed the mitigating circumstances, but still, the present case does not fall within the purview of the rarest of rare doctrine." During arguments on sentencing, the defence counsel requested a lenient view. It was argued that the convict belongs to the economically weaker section of society. The counsel also stated that the convict's father is a senior citizen suffering from various ailments, and his mother has already passed away. It was further submitted that the convict is a first-time offender and could be reformed. Therefore, minimum punishment should be considered. On the other hand, the prosecution sought the maximum punishment for the convict. Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) argued that the convict committed the heinous offence of murdering his wife and deserved the maximum penalty. He further submitted that the sons of the convict and the dead have suffered immensely due to the convict's actions, as they had to discontinue their studies after the murder of their mother. It was also pointed out that the elder son of the convict and the dead has become a drug addict, while the younger son, a minor, is now working as a helper to a vegetable vendor. Regarding compensation to the family members of the dead , the court said that since Kusum is already dead , the convict cannot directly compensate her legal heirs. Therefore, the court directed on May 17 that compensation will be awarded to the legal heirs of the dead Kusum under Section 357A CrPC, as per the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, 2018 (Part-I).
