In the whirlwind of Bigg Boss 17 drama, Mannara Chopra found herself at the center of attention due to her close connection with Munawar Faruqui. The duo’s camaraderie sparked endless speculation about the nature of their relationship, leaving fans and housemates intrigued. Post the show’s conclusion, Mannara sat down for an exclusive chat with ETimes, shedding light on her dynamics with Munawar and addressing the constant link-up rumors.
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Mannara, when asked about her friendship with Munawar, revealed, “Yes, it was Bigg Boss who played an important role in Munawar and my friendship. He was the one who got us together as friends.” She emphasized the natural evolution of their bond, explaining that their friendship unfolded organically during their stay in the Dimaag room. Mannara clarified that, contrary to speculation, her connection with Munawar was emotional rather than strategic.
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Setting the record straight, Mannara expressed, “I don’t think I’ve reached till here because of Munawar. Had I reached so far because of Munawar, I would have sat with him and discussed nominations, games with people.” She asserted that their relationship was built on genuine emotional support rather than strategic gameplay. Addressing the persistent link-up rumors, Mannara stated, “I am emotionally connected with Munawar, that’s all. If I’ve reached till here so far, I think it is because I’ve earned fans and people liked my vibe and coolness, and they could relate to me.” But in one of the episodes of Bigg Boss 17, Munawar Faruqui had said that he does not feel comfortable when Manara tries to hug him and but he did not bring this up in their conversationas because he did not want things to get awkward between them
Mannara Chopra was the second runner-up of Bigg Boss season 17, whereas Abhishek Kumar emerged as the 1st runner, Ankita Lokhande as the third runner up and Munawar Faruqui was the winner