Manushi Chhillar: Meet the Actress of 'Operation Valentine'

Among those who transitioned from winning beauty contests to becoming an actress, Manushi Chhillar stands out.

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She recently starred in the Telugu film 'Operation Valentine,' which has received positive reviews.

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In the film, Manushi appears as a radar officer, captivating the audience with her performance.

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She shared in an interview that she learned many new things during the journey of this movie.

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Manushi, hailing from Haryana, pursued a career in medicine, following in her parents' footsteps, who are also doctors.

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Her interest in modeling led her to transform her body to fit the demands of the profession.

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In 2017, she captured the attention of the public by winning the titles of 'Femina Miss India' and 'Miss World.'

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Manushi Chhillar made history as the sixth Indian woman to be crowned Miss World.

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She then shifted her focus to Bollywood, making her debut in 'Samrat Prithviraj' alongside Akshay Kumar, released in 2022.

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Manushi's second film was 'The Great Indian Family' (Hindi), starring Vicky Kaushal as the lead.

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Currently, she is busy shooting for 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,' featuring Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff.

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She is also set to appear in 'Tehran,' starring John Abraham.

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On a personal note, Manushi enjoys scuba diving and bungee jumping.

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She is skilled in Kuchipudi dance and has undergone training in the past.

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Her favorite foods include roasted chicken and grilled vegetables soup.

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Manushi admires the acting skills of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh.

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Regarding her height, she is quite tall, standing at 5 feet 9 inches.

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She loves traveling, with the Maldives being her favorite destination.

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