Mannara Chopra is an Indian actress who works in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. She rose to fame with her performance in the 2014 thriller ‘Zid’ and became a household name after participating in the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 17’ in 2023.
Bio
Real Name | Mannara Chopra |
Profession | Actor and Model |
Date of Birth | 29 March 1991 |
Age | 33 Years [As of 2024] |
Birth Place | Ambala Cantonment, Haryana |
Nationality | Indian |
Home Town | Ambala Cantonment, Haryana |
Family | Mother: Kamini Chopra Father: Raman Rai Handa Sister: Mitali Handa Brother: Not Available Husband: Not Available |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Religion | Hinduism |
Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Awards | 2015: Best Female Debut award at the Lions Gold Awards for the film ‘Zid.’ 2017: Special Jury Award for Best Actress at the 15th Santosham Film Awards for the film ‘Thikka.’ 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 Birth & Early Life
Mannara Chopra was born Barbie Handa on 29th March 1991 in Ambala Cantonment, Haryana. Her father, Raman Rai Handa, is a lawyer, while her mother, Kamini Chopra Handa, is a jewellery designer at BMB Jewels. Mannara has a younger sister, Mitali Handa, who is an entrepreneur and a fashion stylist.
Notably, Mannara is cousins with the famous Bollywood actresses Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra, as their fathers and Mannara’s mother are siblings.
Mannara Chopra Education
Mannara’s educational journey took her to the Summer Fields School in New Delhi. Following her schooling, she went on to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Interestingly, her father initially wished for her to become a lawyer, but recognizing her passion for fashion, her mother helped her get admission to a fashion design course in New Delhi.
Mannara Chopra Career
As a Model
Mannara Chopra started her career as a model after completing her studies. She quickly became a familiar face in television commercials for renowned brands like Dulux, Parle, and Suzuki Motor Corporation.
She also graced the ramp as a showstopper at prestigious fashion events, including ‘Asian Designer Week’ in 2016 and ‘India Runway Week’ in 2018.
As an Actress
In 2014, Mannara Chopra made her Bollywood debut in the thriller film ‘Zid,’ where she played the character Maya. The same year, she entered the Telugu film industry with ‘Prema Geema Jantha Nai,’ portraying the role of ‘Kaveri.’
Mannara also made her Tamil film debut with ‘Sandamarutham’ (2015) in a special appearance and appeared in the action film ‘Kaaval’ in the same year.
Her foray into the Kannada film industry occurred in 2017 with the action thriller ‘Rogue,’ where she portrayed the character Anjali. Additionally, she marked her digital debut in 2021 with the short film ‘Haale Dil on Broken Notes,’ where she played ‘Niharika.’
Mannara Chopra Physical Appearance
Height | In Feet: 5 Feet 6 Inches In Meter: 1.67 m |
Weight | In Pound: 132 lbs In Kilogram: 60 Kg |
Figure Measurement | 32-28-32 |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Hobbies | Traveling and Listening to Music |
Relationship
Mannara Chopra is currently single and does not have any children.
Awards
Mannara won the Best Female Debut award at the Lions Gold Awards for Zid in 2015. She also won Special Jury Awards for Best Actress at the Santosham Film Awards twice, for Thikka 2017 and Rogue in 2018.
Facts
- Mannara loved singing since childhood and was a band vocalist in school.
- She is a trained Kathak dancer and is also trained in hip-hop, belly dance and Bollywood styles.
- Before acting, she worked as a fashion designer and assistant choreographer.
- She has appeared in music videos like Na Hona Tumse Door (2021) and Hum Reh Gaye Akele (2022).
- Mannara is a fitness enthusiast who practices yoga and shares her workout routines online.
- In 2023, a video of director A.S. Ravi Kumar kissing Mannara went viral. She later clarified that he might have done so in excitement.
- She released her first cover song Zara Zara Behekta Hai in 2023.
- Mannara occasionally enjoys alcoholic beverages.
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