Former “Bigg Boss 17” contestant and actress Mannara Chopra has added a personal festive touch to the holiday season by lending her voice to the timeless Christmas classic “Last Christmas.”
“Last Christmas I gave you my heart… but this Christmas, I’m giving you something even more personal — my voice. My vibe, From my heart to yours #lastchristmas #wintervibes #mannarachopra,” she shared as her caption on social media.
This beloved song has been covered by numerous artists, including Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, Meghan Trainor, Carly Rae Jepsen, Gwen Stefani, Billie Piper, Hilary Duff, Backstreet Boys, Jimmy Eat World, Pentatonix, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, ROSÉ, and Poppy among many others.
Mannara Chopra made her singing debut in March with a soulful rendition of “Ajeeb Dastaan.” Expressing her excitement about this new musical venture, she remarked, “Music has always been close to my heart. This song is special because it blends my love for classics with my own artistic touch. I wanted to create something that feels personal yet universal, and I hope people connect with it the way I do.”
At 33, the actress, originally named Barbie Handa from Ambala Cantonment in Haryana, has appeared in over 40 commercials. Before stepping into acting, she worked as a fashion designer and assistant choreographer, immersing herself in various dance forms, including hip-hop and belly dancing.
Mannara began her acting journey in 2014, showcasing her talent across multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada. She made her acting debut with the 2014 Telugu film “Prema Geema Jantha Nai,” opposite Sreerama Chandra.
Her Hindi debut came with Anubhav Sinha’s “Zid,” where she starred alongside Karanvir Sharma. In 2015, Chopra made special appearances in two Tamil films, “Sandamarutham” and “Kaaval.”
She continued to shine in the industry with a leading role opposite Sai Dharam Tej in “Thikka” and made her Kannada film debut in “Rogue” in 2017. Mannara gained significant recognition after participating in the 17th season of “Bigg Boss,” hosted by Salman Khan, where she emerged as the 2nd runner-up, with Munawar Faruqui as the winner.
Her web debut was in “Bhootmate,” where she portrayed a ghost named Pari. Fans can look forward to her upcoming projects, including the Telugu film “Thiragabadara Saami,” starring Raj Tarun, and the Punjabi film “Ohi Chann Ohi Raatan.”