Mannara Chopra is an Indian actor who works in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She is known for her work in the film ‘Zidd’ (2014).
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Wiki/Biography
Mannara Chopra was born as Barbie Handa on Friday, 29 March 1991 (age 32 years; as of 2023) in Ambala Cantonment, Haryana, India. His zodiac sign is Aries.
Childhood picture of Mannara Chopra (left) and her sister
He attended Summer Fields School in New Delhi after which he studied Bachelor of Business Administration.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 6″
Weight (Approx): 60 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: brown
Picture Measurements (Approx): 32-28-32
Family
parents and siblings
Her father, Raman Rai Handa, is a lawyer, and her mother, Kamini Chopra Handa, is a jewelery designer at BMB Jewels.
Mannara Chopra’s parents
Mannara has a younger sister named Mithali Handa, who is an entrepreneur and fashion stylist.
Mannara Chopra with her sister Mithali Handa
husband and children
Mannara Chopra is unmarried and has no children.
other relatives
Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra are Mannara’s cousins. His father and Mannara’s mother are brother and sister.
Mannara Chopra with Priyanka Chopra
Mannara Chopra with Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra
Religion
Mannara follows Hindu religion.
livelihood
beginning
Mannara Chopra started her career as a model after completing her formal studies. She soon started appearing in television commercials for famous brands like Dulux, Parle and Suzuki Motor Corporation. Mannara has walked the ramp as a showstopper in several fashion weeks and events including ‘Asian Designer Week’ (2016) and ‘India Runway Week’ (2018).
Mannara Chopra walking the ramp at India Runway Week (2018)
film
Mannara Chopra made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with a thriller film named ‘Zidd’. She was seen in the role of Maya in the film.
Mannara Chopra as ‘Maya’ in a scene from the film ‘Zidd’ (2014)
In the same year, she debuted in the Telugu film industry with the film ‘Prema Geema Jantha Nai’, in which she played the role of ‘Kaveri’.
Mannara Chopra as ‘Kaveri’ in the film ‘Prema Geema Jantha Nayi’ (2014)
He debuted in the Tamil film industry with the film ‘Sandamarutham’ (2015). He played a special role in the film. In the same year, she appeared in an action film titled ‘Kawal’.
Mannara Chopra in a scene from the film ‘Kawal’ (2015)
Mannara debuted in the Kannada film industry in 2017 with an action thriller film titled ‘Rogue’. She played the role of Anjali in the film.
Mannara Chopra (as Anjali) in a scene from the film ‘Rogue’ (2017)
OTT
Mannara Chopra made her digital debut with the short film ‘Hailey Dil on Broken Notes’ (2021), in which she played the role of ‘Niharika’.
Mannara Chopra as Niharika in the short film ‘Hailey Dil on Broken Notes’ (2021)
Television
Mannara appeared as a contestant in the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 17’ in 2023. The show aired on Colors TV.
Mannara Chopra in reality show ‘Bigg Boss 17’ (2023)
award
- 2015: Best Female Debut Award at Lions Gold Awards for the film ‘Zidd’
- 2017: Special Jury Award for Best Actress at the 15th Santosham Film Awards for the film ‘Thikka’
Mannara Chopra receiving the Special Jury Award for Best Actress at the 15th Santosham Film Awards (2017)
- 2018: Special Jury Award for Best Actress at the 16th Santosham Film Awards for the film ‘Rogue’
- 2022: India Influencer Iconic Award at Mid-Day India International Influencer Awards
Mannara Chopra with the 2022 India Influencer Iconic Award
Facts/General Knowledge
- Mannara Chopra loves singing since childhood. She was a singer in her school band when she was in sixth grade. In 2023, she sang her first cover song ‘Zara Zara Behkta Hai’.
Mannara Chopra’s Instagram post
- Mannara is a trained Kathak dancer. She has been trained in other dance forms including hip-hop, belly dance and Bollywood dance.
- Before working in films, she worked as a fashion designer and assistant choreographer.
- In 2014, Mannara appeared in the theme song ‘Bas Bajna Chahiye’ of Gaana, a music-streaming app.
Mannara Chopra in a scene from the music video ‘Bas Bajna Chahiye’, the theme song of ‘Gaana’
- Mannara Chopra has also appeared in some music videos, including ‘Na Hona Tumse Door’ (2021) and ‘Hum Reh Gaye Akele’ (2022).
- She occasionally consumes alcoholic beverages.
Mannara Chopra holding a glass of Sangria Margarita
- Mannara is a fitness enthusiast. She often shares her workout routine on social media. She practices various fitness activities including yoga. According to her, she has learned yoga from her sister Mithali Chopra.
Mannara Chopra’s Instagram post
- In 2023, a video of Mannara Chopra went viral online. In the video, director AS Ravi Kumar Choudhary was captured kissing Mannara on her cheeks during the promotional event of the film ‘Thiragabadara Sami’. The video received criticism, with many users expressing discomfort at Kumar’s behaviour, believing that Mannara was uncomfortable after the incident. Mannara later talked about this in an interview and said that perhaps Kumar might have kissed her in excitement. Mannara said,
Whatever news is going viral, I think the director liked my work in the film. He keeps calling me even when we are not shooting. I think he got overexcited. I was surprised by the way the video was taken up.”
Mannara Chopra gave clarification on which controversy?#mannarachopra #Bollywood pic.twitter.com/CoIDGCHP2b
– Mr Deepak (@X_MrDeepak) 5 September 2023
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