Mannara Chopracousin of Priyanka Chopralanded in an awkward situation when the paparazzi asked him about the activist Sonam Wangchuk at a recent event in Goa on Saturday 18th July. A video capturing the exchange has since surfaced online, showing the actress refusing to share her thoughts on the matter.
manna Chopra avoids commenting on Sonam Wangchuk
When Wangchuk was brought up by photographers, Mannara looked visibly flustered and said, “The main comment iss baare mein kuch nahi karna chahungi. (I wouldn’t like to comment on it).” While the paparazzi continued with more questions, including his opinion. Aamir Khancommented that ‘3 Idiots’ was not inspired by Sonam Wangchuk, she stood her ground and replied, “Mujhe nahi pata (I don’t know).” Pressed again, Mannara looked at Shiv Thakare with a confused look before saying, “Kya? Mujhe nahi pata, sorry (What? I don’t know, sorry.)” and continued without further conversation.
Why Sonam Wangchuk was back in the news
The questions came at a time when Wangchuk was already returning to the public eye. On Saturday, July 18, the activist was shifted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital after completing 20 days of his indefinite hunger strike. The Delhi Police stated that the treatment move was based on medical advice and the directions issued by the Delhi High Court.
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike over NEET row
Since June 28, Wangchuk had been observing an indefinite hunger strike in support of the CJP-led protest over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and student deaths related to the issue.
Mannara Chopra’s video goes viral online
Meanwhile, the video of Mannara giving short and confused answers to the paparazzi has gone viral online. Many social media users have reacted to the clip and his choice not to comment on such a sensitive and political issue.