New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Nepali veteran actor Sunil Thapa, widely recognised for his memorable role as Priyanka Chopra's on-screen coach in the 2014 film 'Mary Kom', has died at the age of 68. One of the most poignant tributes came from Priyanka herself, who worked closely with him and shared a deeply personal message on Instagram.

The news of Thapa's passing has been met with shock and sadness across the film fraternity, with colleagues, fans and well-wishers offering heartfelt condolences.

Priyanka wrote, "You will always be my Coach Sir. You kept me together when I had just lost my dad. You loved me and helped me through many tough days without even realising. Your warm hugs and your laugh will always be part of my memories. Gone too you...