Mannara Chopra’s outstanding performances have earned her nominations for several awards, and she’s a winner of prestigious accolades like the Santosham Film Awards and Lions Gold Awards, which have contributed to her popularity in the Indian film industry.

Mannara Chopra was born to Kamini Chopra Handa, her mother who is a jewelry designer, and her father, who is a lawyer at Delhi High Court. She has a younger sister named Mitali. Mannara comes from a family with notable connections to the entertainment industry, including her cousins Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra, who are both well-known stars.

After completing her education in Delhi, Mannara moved to Mumbai, where she embarked on her career in modeling and advertising. She featured in 40 commercials, working alongside notable figures like Salman Khan for Suzuki, Farhan Akhtar for Dulux paints, and director Imtiaz Ali for Parle Marie. She was the original face of the Ganna commercial, appeared in ads for Myntra, and even collaborated on three commercials with her cousin Priyanka Chopra, including one for Dabur Amla Hair Oil, which brought her instant recognition and led to offers in Hindi and Telugu films. Mannara also appeared in Amit Trivedi’s song “Bas Bajna Chahiye,” the theme song for Gaana, before making her debut in films.

Mannara Chopra is widely recognized for her leading role in the Telugu film “Rogue” in 2017, directed by the renowned filmmaker Puri Jagannadh. She has also made her mark in movies like Anubhav Sinha’s “Zid” (2014), “Prema Geema Jantha Nai” (2014), “Jakkanna” (2016), “Thikka,” and “Sita” (2019). In addition to her film career, she’s a sought-after showstopper at prominent Fashion Weeks and events, with her most recent appearance being at Lakme Fashion Week in 2018.

In the Bigg Boss 17, the first contestant to enter the house is none other than Mannara Chopra, the cousin of Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra. Salman Khan warmly welcomes her, remarking, “The Chopra family has a strong presence in this industry, and now we have Mannara joining us.”