Manushi Chhillar, the former Miss World, marked her entry into Bollywood with her debut in Samrat Prithviraj. Since then, she has impressively demonstrated her versatility by delving into various genres, including drama, action, and thriller. Speculations swirled around suggesting that she was approached for roles in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s films Animal and Kabir Singh.
Manushi Chillar on her Role in Animal
During a recent interview, when asked about the rumors regarding her potential role in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, Manushi Chhillar responded with a simple, “I wish I knew.” Further probed about her preference between Rashmika Mandanna’s and Triptii Dimri’s characters, had the rumors been true, she expressed admiration for Rashmika’s character. She highlighted the character’s resilience and willingness to stand up to male dominance, citing her confrontation with a man as a pivotal moment. Manushi Chillar praised Rashmika’s portrayal, emphasizing the depth and complexity of the role, which she found intriguing and would have loved to explore herself.
About Preeti in Kabir Singh
Regarding the speculation surrounding her being offered the role of Preeti, eventually portrayed by Kiara Advani, in Kabir Singh, Manushi confirmed the partial truth behind it. She revealed that there was indeed some truth to the rumors, but she became aware of it much later. At the time, she was fulfilling her duties as Miss World and was tied up with contractual obligations that spanned a year. Consequently, she missed out on the opportunity to be a part of the film.
On the professional front, Manushi Chhillar’s journey began with her debut in Samrat Prithviraj. Subsequently, she ventured into projects like The Great Indian Family alongside Vicky Kaushal and Operation Valentine. Her most recent appearance was in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, sharing the screen with Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sonakshi Sinha, and Alaya F.
Looking ahead, Manushi is set to star in Tehran alongside John Abraham, marking another milestone in her burgeoning acting career.