Actress Mannara Chopra made a thoughtful statement while attending the special screening of Tera Yaar Hoon Main, choosing to speak about an issue that has sparked nationwide conversations. During her interaction with the media, the actress voiced her support for students protesting for a better education system in Delhi, stressing that demanding quality education should never be viewed as an anti-national act. Her heartfelt remarks quickly became one of the biggest talking points of the evening.
When asked if she had a message for the students protesting in Delhi, Mannara responded with empathy and conviction. She said, “I just want to say that education is a right belonging to every child, and every child deserves to study. They work hard and invest so much money and energy, and their parents have expectations; so, if they are fighting for their rights, I stand by them. After all, children are pure at heart and are definitely nationalists—there is nothing anti-national about it.” Her statement underlined the importance of education as a fundamental right while encouraging people to view the students' demands through the lens of fairness rather than politics.
The screening also celebrated the launch of Aman Indra Kumar, son of filmmaker Indra Kumar, who makes his acting debut with Tera Yaar Hoon Main. Asked about her first reaction to the film's cast and the debutant, Mannara shared her excitement without revealing too much. “I think it’s a very interesting cast. It features a debutant, Aman Indra Kumar, who is being launched. I wish him all the best. I’m quite excited to see the film. I haven't seen it yet, so I can't comment much on it,” she said, extending her best wishes to the newcomer.
Mannara also spoke about veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who plays a key role in the film. The actress admitted that his presence naturally raises expectations. “Paresh Rawal-ji is a veteran actor; whenever he works on a film, he elevates its quality significantly. I’m a big fan of Hera Pheri and that franchise. So, I’m looking forward to seeing it,” she said, praising the legendary actor's remarkable contribution to Indian cinema and expressing excitement to watch him on the big screen once again.
Highlighting the spirit of togetherness within the film fraternity, Mannara also explained why attending screenings for newcomers is important. She believes such events are more than just promotional appearances—they reflect the industry's culture of supporting one another. “I think attending screenings—especially for friends and family—is something one should always do, because the industry is a close-knit community. Everyone needs each other's support; that’s how you grow, and I feel it becomes more like a family. So, I’m here simply to support the entire team,” she said, emphasizing the value of encouragement during an artist's first step into the industry.
Born Barbie Handa, Mannara Chopra has steadily carved a niche for herself in Telugu and Hindi cinema. She gained nationwide popularity after emerging as the second runner-up on Bigg Boss 17, introducing her personality to millions of viewers across the country. Coming from the celebrated Chopra family, she is the paternal cousin of Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti Chopra, and Meera Chopra, yet she continues to build her own identity through films and public appearances.
With Tera Yaar Hoon Main serving as a platform for a fresh face in Bollywood, Mannara Chopra's appearance became memorable not only because she extended support to the film's team but also because she chose to speak up on an issue that resonates with countless young Indians. Her powerful words—"There is nothing anti-national about it"—have added a meaningful dimension to the conversation around students' right to education, proving that sometimes the strongest moments at a film event happen away from the red carpet.