On Wednesday, renowned Bollywood figure Priyanka Chopra utilized social media to express her support for her cousin Mannara Chopra, who has earned a coveted spot as one of the finalists in the widely-watched reality show, Bigg Boss 17, hosted by Salman Khan. Priyanka shared her encouragement on Instagram, posting a picture of Mannara within the Bigg Boss house alongside a motivational message: “Give it your best and forget about the rest. Carpe diem @memannara. #BIGBOSS,” she conveyed on her Instagram Story.
In addition to Priyanka, Madhu Chopra, the matriarch of the Chopra family, extended warm congratulations to Mannara through a heartfelt video message. Madhu Chopra expressed, “Hi Mannara. Congratulations. You have reached one of the finales. I am very proud of you. Stay strong. Keep a strong head on your shoulders and don’t let them break you. You are one Chopra girl, and you are really strong. Best of luck.”
Known by her birth name, Barbie Handa, Mannara is Priyanka’s paternal cousin, and the family connection is rooted in Mannara’s mother’s side, as her maternal uncle was Priyanka’s late father, Colonel (Dr) Ashok Chopra (retd). Mannara has already made a notable impact in the entertainment industry with significant roles in various films, including Puri Jagannadh’s Telugu film Rouge (2017), Anubhav Sinha’s Zid (2014), Subbu RV’s Prema Geema Jantha Nai (2014), and Vamsi Krishna Akella’s Jakkanna (2016).
With the Bigg Boss 17 finale approaching on January 28, Mannara encounters formidable competition from fellow finalists, including TV actress Ankita Lokhande, stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, YouTuber Arun Mahshetty, and TV actor Abhishek Kumar. The backing of the Chopra family serves as an additional source of motivation as Mannara endeavors to clinch victory in the reality show’s grand finale.