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Priyanka Chopra says cousin Mannara is 'actually not a Chopra' in viral video | Regard

Mannara Chopra has quickly become a prominent name in the entertainment industry after her stint in the Bigg Boss 17 house. Mannara Chopra has always received support from her superstar cousin Priyanka Chopra. Now, an old video of the duo has resurfaced on Reddit in which Priyanka says that Mannara is not really a 'Chopra'. Previously, it was revealed that Mannara's real name is Barbie Handa.

In the now-viral clip, Priyanka Chopra introduces Mannara to the media and tells them that she is the latest member of her family to join the industry. She calls her a “Chopra,” but quickly adds that Mannara isn’t really a “Chopra.” Priyanka said, “This is my latest Chopra, actually she is not a Chopra. The newest member of my family to enter the film business is Mannara.” Watch the video here:

Mannara Chopra had earlier opened up about her relationship with Priyanka Chopra and why she didn't mention her famous sister's name in Bigg Boss 17. She spoke about the rumors about her episodes and clarified that her relationships were “very settled” didn't talk much about her cousins ​​in the Bigg Boss house because it was a personality show and she wanted to flaunt her personality.

“If I had taken my family’s name, they would have called me a Nepo child. They would have said I have no personality. After I didn't mention their names, they made up another story that my relationship with my sisters wasn't good. “My relationships are very regular,” Mannara told Siddharth Kannan.

“I didn't take their names because I really wanted people to see me and who I was and I wanted to fight my own battle. When I go into meetings and look at exams, I'm just alone with these parameters. And after Bigg Boss, when people in the industry talk to me, they interact with me because I also provide comfort from my side. Of course they know that I come from a certain family, but that's also because of how I embody myself. At the end of the day, it's all about you. I avoided the names because I knew it was a personality show and I had to show my personality,” the actress added.

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Mannara also called PeeCee her “inspiration” and revealed that the latter had a “strong influence” on all her cousins. She also called Priyanka a “strong and independent woman” and shared, “When I was growing up, I looked up to her because I noticed that she could buy things herself. She could stay in the best places and do whatever she wanted and rule the world according to her standards, that was something I imbibed.

Mannara Chopra hails from Ambala, Haryana. She is the cousin of Bollywood divas Parineeti and Priyanka Chopra. Mannara's mother, who is a jewelry designer by profession, is the sister of Parineeti and Priyanka's fathers. Mannara's father is a lawyer. She also has a younger sister named Mitali.

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    Kashvi Raj Singh is a News Trainee at News18. She reports extensively on Bollywood,

    first published: May 14, 2024 07:53 IST