India, July 11 -- Actor Mannara Chopra, cousin of Priyanka Chopra, has finally broken her silence nearly a month after losing her father. She has issued her first statement, expressing deep gratitude to everyone who stood by her during this tough time.

On Thursday, Mannara took to Instagram to share the update and express her gratitude towards people and her fans for supporting her during the difficult time. Mannara has shared that she's gradually moving forward and has already resumed work.

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love and support you've shown to me and my family during these tough times," she wrote in the note.

The note further read, "Resuming work now, with gratitude in my heart."

Her fans and well-wisher...