Mannara Chopra (Bigg Boss) Height, Age, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Birth name	Barbie Handa [1]The Times of India
Profession	Actor
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in feet & inches- 5’ 6”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 60 kg in pounds- 132 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)	32-28-32
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film • Hindi: Zid (2014) as 'Maya' • Telugu: Prema Geema Jantha Nai (2014) as 'Kaveri' • Tamil: Sandamarutham (2015) special appearance • Kannada: Rogue (2017) as 'Anjali' OTT: Haale Dil on Broken Notes (2021) TV: Bigg Boss 17 (2023) as a contestant
Awards	2015: Best Female Debut award for the film ‘Zid’ at the Lions Gold Awards 2017: Special Jury Award for Best Actress for the film ‘Thikka’ at the 15th Santosham Film Awards 2018: Special Jury Award for Best Actress for the film ‘Rogue’ at the 16th Santosham Film Awards 2022: India Influencer Iconic Award at Mid-Day India International Influencer Awards
Personal Life
Date of Birth	29 March 1991 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)	33 Years
Birthplace	Ambala Cantonment, Haryana, India
Zodiac sign	Aries
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Ambala
School	Summer Fields School, New Delhi
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Religion	Hinduism [2]Me Mannara - YouTube
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Husband/Spouse	N/A
Parents	Father- Raman Rai Handa (lawyer) Mother- Kamini Chopra Handa (jewellery designer at BMB Jewels)
Siblings	Brother- None Sister- Mitali Handa (entrepreneur, fashion stylist)
Other Relatives	Cousin • Priyanka Chopra (actor) • Parineeti Chopra (actor) Uncle • Ashok Chopra (Priyanka Chopra's father) • Pawan Chopra (Parineeti Chopra's father) Note: Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra's fathers are brothers of Mannara's mother.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mannara Chopra

• Mannara Chopra is an Indian actor who has made a name for herself in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada cinema. She gained recognition for her role in the film ‘Zid’ (2014).

• Mannara is a trained Kathak dancer and has learned many other dance forms like hip hop, belly dance, and Bollywood dance.

• She has had a passion for singing since her early years. Mannara was part of her school band as a vocalist in the sixth grade.
  

  A childhood picture of Mannara Chopra (left) and her sister

  In 2023, she made her singing debut with a cover song titled ‘Zara Zara Behekta Hai.’

  

  Mannara Chopra’s Instagram post

• She started working as a model after completing her formal education. She later featured in television commercials for well-known brands like Dulux, Parle, and Suzuki Motor Corporation. Mannara has graced the runway as a showstopper at various fashion events, including ‘Asian Designer Week’ in 2016 and ‘India Runway Week’ in 2017.
  

  Mannara Chopra while walking the ramp at India Runway Week (2017)

• Before working in films, she worked as both a fashion designer and an assistant choreographer.

• In 2014, she appeared in the theme song ‘Bas Bajna Chahiye’ for a music-streaming app named Gaana. The song was sung by Amit Trivedi.
  

  Mannara Chopra in a still from the music video ‘Bas Bajna Chahiye,’ a theme song of ‘Gaana’

• Mannara has made appearances in some music videos such as ‘Na Hona Tumse Door’ (2021) and ‘Hum Reh Gaye Akele’ (2022).

• Mannara consumes alcohol at various events.
  

  Mannara Chopra while tasting margarita

• Mannara is fitness conscious. She engages in various fitness activities including yoga, which she learned from her sister, Mitali Chopra. Sources suggest that her favorite yoga pose is Surya Namaskar, and she prioritizes home-cooked meals for her diet.
  

  Mannara Chopra’s post on Instagram

• In 2023, a video featuring Mannara Chopra and director A. S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary gained widespread attention on the internet. The video captured Kumar kissing Mannara’s cheeks during a promotional event for the film ‘Thiragabadara Saami.’ This incident sparked a backlash as many viewers expressed concerns about Kumar’s behaviour, particularly in light of Mannara’s evident discomfort at the event after the incident. Mannara, however, later addressed the issue in an interview. She said that Kumar might have kissed her in the heat of excitement. ^[3]Outlook

Mannara Chopra gives clarification on Kiss controversy#MannaraChopra #Bollywood pic.twitter.com/CoIDGCHP2b

— MrDeepak (@X_MrDeepak) September 5, 2023

• On 28 January 2024, she emerged as the 2nd runner-up of the show ‘Bigg Boss 17,’ which aired on Colors TV and streamed on JioCinema.

• Here’s an interesting video about Mannara Chopra’s biography: