Priyanka & Mannara Chopra are the cutest bacchas in priceless old pic shared by latter on desi girl's b'day

As Priyanka Chopra Jonas marked her birthday on July 18, warm wishes poured in from across the world. But one message stood out, a deeply personal note from her cousin, actor Mannara Chopra, who recently endured a family loss yet took a moment to honour the occasion with quiet emotion and sincerity.

Mannara shared a touching birthday post on Instagram Stories, calling Priyanka “Mimi Didi” and writing, “Happy Birthday Mimi Didi. God bless you.” Alongside her message, she posted two meaningful images, one from Priyanka’s wedding to Nick Jonas, and another rarely seen photograph from their early childhood.

The first image showed Mannara at Priyanka’s wedding, standing beside family members, including their parents and Mannara’s sister, Mitali Handa. The second was a nostalgic throwback — a candid shot of young Priyanka and Mannara with their extended family. This childhood photo, brimming with innocence, offered a glimpse into their shared history and close-knit upbringing.

Mannara’s post arrives just weeks after a difficult period for her and the family. On June 16, she lost her father, Raman Rai Handa — uncle to both Priyanka and Parineeti Chopra. He passed away in Delhi, surrounded by loved ones. The news was quietly shared by Mannara on social media, and the family, including his wife Kamini and daughters Mannara and Mitali, has been coping with the sudden loss since.

Despite the grief, Mannara has slowly returned to public life. She recently reappeared on social media, updating followers and gradually resuming work. Her resilience has not gone unnoticed by fans, especially after gaining national attention during her Bigg Boss 17 appearance, where her unfiltered personality made a mark. She also briefly participated in Laughter Chefs 2 alongside Sudesh Lehri but exited mid-season citing prior commitments.

Professionally, Mannara has worked in Hindi as well as South Indian cinema across Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada languages. But this moment — a simple birthday greeting with a deeply personal memory — underscored the emotional ties that continue to hold the Chopra family together even in times of change and personal loss.