Mannara Chopra Explained
Mannara Chopra |
Caption: | Chopra in 2017 |
Birth Name: | Barbie Handa |
Birth Date: | 29 March 1991 |
Birth Place: | Ambala, Haryana, India |
Occupation: | Actress, model |
Yearsactive: | 2014–present |
Relatives: | See Chopra family |
Mannara Chopra (née Barbie Handa; born 29 March 1991) is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada films.[1]
Chopra made her film debut with the romance Prema Geema Jantha Nai and Bollywood debut with the thriller Zid, both in 2014. Chopra went onto appear in films such as Thikka (2016), Rogue (2017) and Sita (2019). In 2023, Chopra earned wider recognition with the reality show Bigg Boss 17, where she emerged as the 2nd runner-up.[2] [3]
Early life and family
Chopra was born on 29 March 1991, in Ambala Cantonment, Haryana.[4] Her mother, Kamini Chopra Handa is a jewellery designer and her father Raman Rai Handa, is an advocate at Delhi High Court. She has a younger sister, Mitali Handa, who has studied commerce and is a fashion stylist.[4] [5] Chopra completed her schooling from Summer Fields School, New Delhi and pursued a BBA degree and is a fashion designer. Actresses Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti Chopra[6] [7] and Meera Chopra are her maternal cousins.[8] Born as Barbie Handa, she later changed her name to Mannara Chopra, on her cousin Priyanka's advice.
Career
Early work and debut (2012-2015)
After completing her education in Delhi, Chopra moved to Mumbai, where she started her career in modelling and moved into advertising.[9] She acted in 40 commercials, Suzuki with Salman Khan, Dulux paints with Farhan Akhtar, Parle Marie with Imtiaz Ali, Myntra, three of them alongside her cousin Priyanka Chopra,[10] including one for Dabur Amla, which she said won her "instant recognition" and landed her an offer in Telugu films.[11] Chopra is the original face of Ganna commercial, and appeared in Amit Trivedi's song '"Bas Bajna Chahiye", the theme song for Gaana.[12] Before making her film debut, she also worked as a fashion designer and as an assistant choreographer, being trained in dance forms like hip hop and belly dancing.[13]
By 2014, Mannara ventured into acting, signing up for films in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Kannada. Chopra made her acting debut with the Telugu film Prema Geema Jantha Nai (2014), then credited under her birth name, which featured her as a "very talkative college going girl" opposite Sreerama Chandra.[11] The same year, Chopra made her Hindi debut with Anubhav Sinha's Zid, co-starring Karanvir Sharma. Her portrayal of an obsessive lover was met with mixed reviews.[14] Mohar Basu of Koimoi called her "radiant" though noted that, she needed "a good deal more of experience".[15] The film was a commercially profitable venture.[16]
In 2015, Chopra had special appearance in a song in two Tamil films: Sandamarutham and Kaaval.[17] [18]
Career expansion (2016-2022)
Chopra made her comeback to Telugu films and had two releases in 2016. She first appeared opposite Sunil in Jakkanna, which was a hit at the box office. A reviewer for 123 Telugu stated that Chopra had nothing much to do in the film but despite that, she makes a decent debut and does her role "sincerely".[19] In the same year, she also played the lead opposite Sai Dharam Tej in Thikka.[20] The film was a commercial failure but won her the Special Jury Award at the 15th Santosham Film Awards.[21]
Chopra made her Kannada film debut in 2017, with the bilingual Rogue, opposite Ishaan.[22] [23] She received another Special Jury Award at 16th Santosham Film Awards for the film. Chopra played Anjali, a woman threatened by a goon. Mukta Badipatla of Times of India stated that she "fits in her role perfectly".[24] Post a year break, Chopra played Rupa, a personal assistant in Sita in 2019.[25] [26] Hemanth Kumar of Firstpost said that Chopra gets a "poorly written" part.[27]
In 2021, Chopra played Niharika, a singer in the Hindi short film Haale Dil on Broken Notes, opposite Gautam Vig. In 2022, she played Gayi, one of the five friends in Hi Five - Fun and Gun. A reviewer of Times of India found her to be "fantastic" in the film.[28]
Bigg Boss 17 and beyond (2023-present)
From 2023 to 2024, Chopra appeared on the reality show Bigg Boss 17, marking her Hindi television debut.[29] [30] She became one of the highest-paid contestant of the season.[31] [32] Chopra emerged as the 2nd runner-up.[33]
In 2023, Chopra also made her web debut with ALT Balaji's Bhootmate, in which she played a ghost Pari.[34] Chopra will next appear in the Telugu film Thiragabadara Saami, opposite Raj Tarun and in the Punjabi film Ohi Chann Ohi Raatan.[35]
Other work and media image
Chopra was placed in the "35 most influential young Indians" list by GQ, in 2024.[36]
In addition to her acting career, Chopra has appeared in various music videos such as Na Hona Tumse Door with Gajendra Verma, Ham Reh Gaye Akele with Pranav Vatsa and Sukoon with Ashmit Patel. Chopra also appeared as a showstopper for Ashima S at the 2017 India Runway Week.[37] In 2023, Chopra made her singing debut with Zara Zara Behekta Hai.[38] In 2024, Chopra appeared in the music video Saanware opposite Abhishek Kumar, her first project post Bigg Boss.[39]
Filmography
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Films
Television
Music videos
Awards
Notes and References
- Web site: Priyanka Chopra's cousin, Mannara is riding high on success. 17 January 2017. The Economic Times - The Times of India. 23 November 2023. 26 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210626050033/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/priyanka-chopras-cousin-mannara-is-riding-high-on-success/articleshow/50527088.cms. live.
- News: Behera . Snigdha . Bigg Boss 17: Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain, Mannara Chopra, Isha Malviya to enter Salman Khan's reality show . 14 October 2023 . India TV . Independent News Service. . October 13, 2023 . conf . 14 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014033252/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-17-ankita-lokhande-vicky-jain-mannara-chopra-isha-malviya-to-enter-salman-khan-s-reality-show-2023-10-13-897703 . live .
- News: Bigg Boss 17: Mannara Chopra gets eliminated at third spot . 29 January 2024 . Pinkvilla . 28 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240128033252/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/bigg-boss-17-grand-finale-mannara-chopra-gets-eliminated-at-third-spot-1274509?amp . live .
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Priyanka-Chopra-is-my-guardian-angel/articleshow/18116378.cms Priyanka Chopra is my guardian angel
- http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/i-was-unsure-of-going-topless/20141110.htm 'I was unsure of going topless' – Rediff.com Movies
- News: Dibyojyoti Baksi . Mannara: The latest Chopra sister to enter B'wood . https://web.archive.org/web/20141108095624/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/mannara-chopra-the-latest-chopra-sister-to-enter-bollywood/article1-1283822.aspx . dead . 8 November 2014 . 10 November 2014 . . 8 November 2014.
- News: Here's Priyanka Chopra's another cousin on the block! . . 5 June 2012 . 25 June 2013 . 29 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141129011600/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/priyanka-chopra-another-cousin-on-the-block/1/199130.html . live .
- Web site: Hissing cousins: Parineeti Chopra vs Meera Chopra . 24 March 2014 . DNA India.
- Web site: From advertising to assistant choreographer: Unknown facts about Bigg Boss 17's contestant Mannara Chopra. 2023-11-20. The Times of India.
- News: Priyanka Chopra's sister Mannara to debut in Bollywood with Zid . 10 November 2014 . . 27 October 2014 . 15 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220515021531/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Priyanka-Chopras-sister-Mannara-to-debut-in-Bollywood-with-Zid,/articleshow/44948626.cms . live .
- http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/theres-a-new-barbie-in-town/article4477007.ece There’s a new Barbie in town – Bangalore
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Amit-Trivedis-new-song-Bas-bajna-chahiye-celebrates-nostalgia/articleshow/45095571.cms Amit Trivedi's new song 'Bas bajna chahiye' celebrates nostalgia
- http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Taking-Life-as-it-Comes/2014/11/11/article2517492.ece Taking Life as it Comes
- Web site: Barbie Handa rechristens herself as Manaara for Anubhav Sinha's Zid . https://web.archive.org/web/20141028190050/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/2688950 . dead . 28 October 2014 . Bollywood Hungama . 28 October 2014 . 31 October 2014.
- http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/zid-review/ "Zid Movie Review | Mannara, Karanvir Bohra"
- Web site: Zid (2014) - Movie . Box Office India.
- News: Sandamarutham Movie Review . The Times of India . 2023-05-27 . 0971-8257 . 27 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230527160603/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/sandamarutham/movie-review/46317224.cms . live .
- Web site: Kaaval review: We have seen this tale of corrupt cops before. https://web.archive.org/web/20150626094205/http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/kaaval-review-we-have--seen-this-tale-of-corrupt-cops-before/article1-1362989.aspx. dead. 26 June 2015. hindustantimes.com/. 12 September 2015.
- Web site: Movie Review : Jakkanna – Mass Comedy . 123 Telugu . 30 July 2016 . 13 September 2020.
- Web site: Sai Dharam Tej's Thikka movie launch . 29 June 2016 . 29 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160629092920/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/muhurat-thikka.html . live .
- News: Thikka review: All over the place . The Hindu . 13 August 2016 . 19 May 2022 . 19 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220519001931/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Thikka-review-All-over-the-place/article14569594.ece . live .
- Web site: Rogue trailer: Puri Jagannadh, Ishaan pack a punch in this potboiler. India Today. 2 March 2017 . 20 February 2020.
- https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/240316/priyanka-chopra-s-cousin-mannara-chopra-busy-in-tollywood.html "Priyanka Chopra’s cousin Mannara Chopra busy in Tollywood"
- News: ROGUE MOVIE REVIEW. The Times of India . 31 March 2017 . 20 September 2018.
- Web site: Mannara is all praise for Teja . Adivi . Sashidhar . 3 November 2018 . Deccan Chronicle . en . 17 February 2019 . 17 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190217085721/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/031118/mannara-is-all-praise-for-teja.html . live .
- Web site: Exclusive! Mannara Chopra reveals details about her next 'Sita' with Kajal Aggarwal . 15 February 2019 . dna . en . 17 February 2019 . 16 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190216115453/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-exclusive-mannara-chopra-reveals-details-about-her-next-sita-with-kajal-aggarwal-2720499 . live .
- Web site: Sita movie review: Kajal Aggarwal tries her best to elevate a film that has no clue how boring it is. Firstpost . 25 November 2020.
- News: Hi Five - Fun and Gun Movie Review . The Times of India . 1 August 2022 . 22 September 2023.
- News: Bigg Boss 17: Actress Mannara Chopra enters the stage with 'Laal Dupatta' . The Times of India . 28 October 2023 . 15 October 2023.
- News: 2023-10-17 . Bigg Boss 17: Mannara Chopra becomes the first contestant to enter, demands a Golgappe wala, Nail artist and Salon . The Times of India . 2023-10-23 . 0971-8257 . 19 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231019224629/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-17-mannara-chopra-becomes-the-first-contestant-to-enter-demands-a-golgappe-wala-nail-artist-and-salon/articleshow/104447216.cms . live .
- News: From Ankita Lokhande to Mannara Chopra: highest-paid Bigg Boss 17 contestants . The Times of India . 24 December 2023.
- News: Not Ankita Lokhande but Mannara Chopra is the highest-paid BB17 contestant . Zee News Hindi . 25 January 2024.
- News: Mannara Chopra's 'Bigg Boss 17' journey ends as the second runner-up. India Today . 29 January 2024 . 29 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240129224629/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/reality-tv/story/mannara-chopra-evicted-from-bigg-boss-17-abhishek-and-munawar-reach-top-2-2494711-2024-01-29 . live .
- Web site: ALT Balaji's series Bhootmate starring Mannara Chopra - Trailer. ALT Balaji - YouTube. 29 November 2023.
- Web site: Raj Tarun’s ‘Thiragabadara Saami’ completes filming; set for Feb release . The Hans India . 22 January 2024.
- Web site: Meet GQ's Most Influential Young Indians of 2024. 2024-04-27 . 2024-04-25. GQ India.
- Web site: Mannara Chopra walked the ramp for Ashima S Couture who presented Misty Monochrome Hues Collection dedicated to all the empowered women at IFFD . Fashion and Flick . 30 April 2018 . en-US . 17 February 2019 . 21 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191221024702/http://www.fashionandflick.com/mannara-chopra-walked-the-ramp-for-ashima-s-couture-who-presented-its-misty-monochrome-hues-collection-dedicated-to-all-the-empowered-women-at-iffd/ . live .
- News: Mannara Chopra: I rediscovered my love for music and singing during the pandemic . Times of India . 26 September 2022.
- News: Bigg Boss 17’s Abhishek Kumar and Mannara Chopra share BTS moments from their music video; netizens praise their chemistry . Times of India . 10 February 2024.
- Web site: Zid trailer crosses million hits online . https://web.archive.org/web/20141105021856/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Zid-trailer-crosses-million-hits-online/articleshow/45012775.cms . dead . 5 November 2014 . 2 November 2014 . The Times of India . 24 November 2014.
- Web site: Angela Krislinzki and Mannara Chopra to make Sandalwood debut with Rogue. The New Indian Express. 20 February 2017.
- Web site: Mannara Chopra reacts to Kiss controversy during 'Thiragabadara Saami' promotions . 22 September 2023 . Outlook India.
- Web site: Yuvraaj Hans and Mannara Chopra begin shooting for their next 'Ohi Chann Ohi Raatan' . PTC Punjabi . 28 November 2023.
- News: Bigg Boss 17: Mannara Chopra and Munawar Faruqui's journey in the house brings tears to all . Mid Day . 26 January 2024.
- News: Dance Deewane 4: Check out Madhuri Dixit and Mannara Chopra's style diaries . NDTV India . 23 February 2024.
- News: Na Hona Tumse Door Full Song - Gajendra Verma ft. Mannara Chopra . YouTube . 23 September 2021.
- News: Ham Reh Gaye Akele Full Song - Pranav Vatsa ft. Mannara Chopra . YouTube . 26 December 2022.
- News: WATCH! Kartikeya Tiwari's new song released, Ashmit Patel-Manara Chopra pair up for Sukoon. News18 India . 25 September 2023.
- Web site: Zara Zara Behekta Hai ft. Mannara Chopra . Saregama Music - YouTube . 23 November 2023 . 30 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231030054131/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC3dtyo6apY . live .
- News: Saanware Full Song - Akhil Sachdeva ft. Mannara Chopra and Abhishek Kumar . YouTube - Play DMF . 12 February 2024 . 12 February 2024.
- Web site: The Fabulous Chopra Girls: Priyanka, Parineeti, Mannara, Meera . 23 November 2023 . 13 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221213195914/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/the-fabulous-chopra-girls-priyanka-parineeti-mannara-meera-723785 . live . NDTV .
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- Web site: 16వ ‘సంతోషం’ అవార్డ్స్: ఉత్తమ నటుడు చిరంజీవి. 2020-11-27. Samayam Telugu. te.