COVER STORY

MANNARA

CHOPRA is an Indian

model and actress who primarily works in the Telugu and Hindi film industry. The cousin of the popular Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, Mannara is someone who can be called the Jack of all trades! She is not only a talented actress but also a brilliant singer. Mannara has been working on a number of music albums for various Bollywood projects.

Read through to know more about the Bubbly and Charming Mannara Chopras personal life, work space and romantic notions.

You've worked in Bollywood and the South Indian Film Industry. What's the difference you find between both of them? The difference is not in the industries, it’s quite similar in terms of work passion Both the industries are quite similar, the difference comes from set to set. The vibe of every set is different from another

How did your career in acting start? Has acting always been a passion of yours? It started with television ads (brand shoots ) in Bollywood.

What is the turning point in your career? Getting into films was the turning point. I did about 40ads in about one year for some top brands before, in films happened and it introduced me to the real people who make movies.

Apart from acting, what other major activities do you usually engage with? Singing is my new love, I have started following it passionately. Getting a lot of offers for debuting in the singing space too.

What are some projects that you're currently working on? This year is for Bollywood, I’m working on various music albums as you can see on my social media and webspace in Bollywood

What's the recent item you struck off of your bucket list? Off is to go 108 Surya namaskar in 32 mins. Next is I want to learn pole dancing now.

Tell us about the funniest rumour you’ve heard about yourself? That was gifted a house, dude that was too funny.

What would you like to tell people who are romantically interested in you? I always smile and healthy flirting is okay. In fact, how days there is so much of it when Somone doesn’t flirty, I question myself is everything okay with them. I’m so used to it now, have learned to deal with people in a better way without breaking dr heart … hahaha

What is your relationship with Priyanka and Parineeti Chopra? It’s like how it is between cousins, when the family meets it’s too much fun.

Tell us something that you have never told anyone else? That I’m ….. it’s a secret guys….hahaha

Food or gym? How about healthy food n yoga in mind always, past 2years

Stilettoes or sneakers? Sneakers always

One director that you would love to work with in the future? Sir Mani Ratnam

Your celebrity crush? Always Salman khan

Your biggest regret? I missed a film with Vijay Deverkonda due to some dates issue way back in time

Morning person or night person? I’m a 5 am girl, I start my day early with some workout

Three things you never leave home without? Phone, car keys, lip balm (are my survival kit )

Favourite pastime? Listening to world music

Most imaginative insult you can come up with? Ignorance is the best insult

Most used curse word? You Trash /bitch

Favourite emoji? :)