Manasa Varanasi is an Indian model and actress who won the Miss India 2020 pageant on February 10, 2021.
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Manasa Varanasi was born in Hyderabad on Friday, March 21, 1997 (24 years old in 2021). Her star sign is Aries. While growing up, she developed an interest in performing arts.
Manasa Varanasi’s childhood photos
She attended Global Indian International School (GIIS) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was active in various extracurricular activities during her school days; she further pursued these activities while pursuing her engineering studies at Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad. While studying at Vasavi College, she worked as an intern at Reliance Jio USA, Inc. for a month in September 2014. After graduating with a degree in Computer Science from Vasavi College of Engineering, Manasa Varanasi started working as a Financial Information Exchange Analyst at FactSet Fix Certification Engineer, a Hyderabad-based financial firm.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5 feet 9 1⁄2 inches
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Body measurements (approximate): 34-26-34
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Black
family
Parents and siblings
Manasa Varanasi was born in an upper-middle class family in Hyderabad. Her father’s name is Anumani Varanasi and her mother’s name is Shailaja Varanasi. She has a younger sister, Meghana Varanasi. According to Manasa, the three people who have had the greatest influence on her life are her mother, grandmother and sister.
Manasa Varanasi with her mother
Manasa Varanasi and her grandmother
Manasa Varanasi and her sister
Relationship with Boyfriend
She is reportedly dating Nikhil Mandalika, who was her classmate at Vasavi College of Engineering in Hyderabad.
Manasa Varanasi and her boyfriend Nikhil Mandalika
Beauty Pageants and Miss India 2020
Manasa had been interested in modeling since her school and college days and decided to follow Priyanka Chopra’s footsteps after she won the Miss World title in 2000. In an interview, Manasa Varanasi said about Priyanka Chopra:
Of all the beauty queens, Priyanka Chopra stands out to me because she is an explorer—she has always chosen to push her boundaries and has made her mark in fields as diverse as music, film, entrepreneurship, social work, etc. Also, as a shy kid who always tried to make my voice heard, I have always admired Priyanka’s courage to speak out. I am so inspired by her versatility and strength.”
The journey to pageant wins began during her college days when she won the title of Miss Freshman.
Manasa Varanasi receives Ms. Fresher Award
After winning the Miss India Telangana 2019 title, she started preparing for the Miss India 2020 pageant and won the title in the grand finale on February 10, 2021. In this competition, Manika Sheokand from Haryana was declared Miss India 2020 and Manya Singh from Uttar Pradesh was crowned as the first runner-up of Miss India 2020. Bollywood actors Neha Dhupia, Chitrangada Singh, Pulkit Samrat and famous designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock were the judges of the Miss India 2020 pageant.
Favorites
- Movies: Dead Poets Society (1989), Interstellar (2014), Andhadhun (2018)
- Movie dialogue: “Bruce, why do we fall? So that we can learn to stand up again.” From the movie Batman Begins (2005)
- Songs: “Social Jungle” by Herizen, “We Are the Champions” by Queen
- Sitcom: The Office (2005)
- Book: The Little Prince Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Desserts: Tiramisu, Fruit Pudding, Rasmalai
- Color: Fiery red, turquoise
- Aroma: Cherry blossoms, freshly ground coriander, pesto
- Quote: “A guide to life: Watch. Be amazed. Tell.” Mary Oliver
Facts and Trivia
- According to Manasa, Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music were an integral part of her upbringing.
- Manasa Varanasi is also associated with a few non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including Rotary International’s Interact Club, where she served as a committee member (2011-2012), and Make A Difference, where she served as a center director (2015-2018).
- In addition to dancing and listening to music, she finds reading to be a valuable pastime and considers herself an avid reader.
- Manasa loves exploring new places and often shares pictures of her travel experiences on social media.
Manasa Varanasi in Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand
- She is also an adventure lover and enjoys trekking in her free time; she has trekked up Mulayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka.
Visit Manasavaranasi while trekking up Mulayanagiri Peak in Karnataka
- Manasa Varanasi is a nature lover who finds stargazing through tree branches a fascinating experience to connect with nature.
Manasa Varanasi posts about stargazing on Instagram
- She is a skilled embroidery artist who has spent much of her time during the coronavirus lockdown perfecting her embroidery skills.
Manasa Varanasi posts on Instagram about the coronavirus lockdown and her embroidery work
- While studying at Vasavi College of Engineering in Hyderabad, she was a member of the college band NINE DAYS. According to the band members, Manasa was the “Adele” of the band.
Manasa Varanasi (second from right) with members of her college music band NINE DAYS
- Manasa Varanasi has a kind heart for animals and she has a pet dog named Ollie.
Manasa of Varanasi and her pet dog Orli
- Ms. Varanasi has also been trained in Indian Sign Language. Speaking about this in an interview, she said,
I learned sign language because… it makes me happy to learn. When I started learning the language, it was mostly curiosity that drove me. But over time, as I started to listen with my eyes, I began to understand the beauty of Deaf culture. I hope that we can all work together to make society more inclusive to the Deaf community.”
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