Manasa Varanasi is an Indian financial information exchange analyst who was crowned the winner of the Femina Miss India 2020 pageant on 10 February 2021.
Wiki/Biography
Manasa Varanasi was born on Friday, 21 March 1997 (age 24 years; in 2021) in Hyderabad. His zodiac sign is Aries. While growing up, he became interested in performing arts.
Childhood photos of Manasa Varanasi
He attended Global Indian International School (GIIS) Kuala Lumpur Campus, Malaysia. During his school years, he actively participated in various extracurricular activities; the activities he did while attending the Vasavi College of Engineering in Hyderabad to further his engineering studies. While studying at Vasavi College, he worked as a training intern at Reliance Jio USA, Inc. for a month in September 2014. After obtaining 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 financial firm in Hyderabad.
Physical appearance
Height: 5 ft 9 1⁄2 in
Weight (approx): 55 kg
Figure Measurements (approx): 34-26-34
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Manasa Varanasi belongs to an upper middle class family in Hyderabad. His father’s name is Anumani Varanasi, and his mother’s name is Shailaja Varanasi. He has a younger sister, Meghana Varanasi. According to Manasa, when talking about the three most influential people in his life, it is his mother, grandmother and younger sister.
Manasa Varanasi with her mother
Manasa Varanasi with her grandmother
Manasa Varanasi with her younger sister
Relationships & Boyfriends
Reportedly, she is in a relationship with Nikhil Mandalika who is her classmate at Vasavi College of Engineering in Hyderabad.
Manasa Varanasi with her boyfriend Nikhil Mandalika
Beauty pageant & Miss India 2020
Since her school and college years, Manasa was interested in modelling, and after Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World 2000 crown, it inspired Manasa to follow in Priyanka’s footsteps. In an interview, while talking about Priyanka Chopra, Manasa Varanasi said,
Of all the beauty queens, Priyanka Chopra stands out for me because she is an explorer – she always chooses to push her boundaries and make her mark in various spaces – music, films, entrepreneurship, social work and the list goes on. Also, as a shy kid who tried to make herself heard, I always looked up to Priyanka for being outspoken. It’s his flexibility and strength that I’m inspired by.”
The journey to winning a beauty pageant started from her college, where she won the title of Miss Fresher.
Manasa Varanasi as Miss Fresher winner
After winning the Femina Miss India Telangana 2019 title, she started preparing for Miss India 2020 which she won on 10 February 2021 in the grand final event where Manika Sheokand from Haryana was declared Miss Grand India 2020, and Manya Singh from Uttar Pradesh was crowned Miss Runner-up India 2020. Bollywood actresses Neha Dhupia, Chitrangada Singh, Pulkit Samrat, and famous designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock are among the judging panel of Miss India 2020.
Favourite
- Movies: Dead Poets Society (1989), Interstellar (2014), Andhadhun (2018)
- Movie Dialogue: “Why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to get back up.” 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 by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Dessert: Tiramisu, Fruit Pudding, Rasmalai
- Colors: Fiery Red, Turquoise
- Scent: Cherry Blossom, Freshly Ground Coriander, Pesto
- Quote: “Instructions for living life: Pay attention. Be surprised. Tell about it.” by Mary Oliver
Facts & Trivia
- According to Manasa, Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music were an important part of her life growing up.
- Manasa Varanasi has also been associated with several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) including Interact Club by Rotary International, where he worked as a committee member (2011-2012), and Make A Difference, where he worked as Center Leader (2015-2018). ).
- In addition to dancing and listening to music, she finds reading a valuable pastime, and she considers herself an avid reader.
- Manasa loves to explore new places and often shares pictures of her travel experiences on social media.
Manasa Varanasi at Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand
- He is also an adventure enthusiast and loves to travel in his spare time; he has trekked the highest peak in Karnataka, Mullayanagiri Peak.
Manasa Varanasi while trekking the Mullayanagiri Peak in Karnataka
- Manasa Varanasi is a nature lover, and he finds the view of the sky through the branches of a tree to be an immersive experience to connect with nature.
Manasa Varanasi’s Instagram post about the skyline
- She is an accomplished embroidery artist, and she spent most of the COVID-19 lockdown improving her embroidery skills.
Manasa Varanasi’s Instagram post about the COVID 19 lockdown and her embroidery work
- While studying at Vasavi College of Engineering in Hyderabad, he was part of the college’s band “NINE DAYS.” According to members of this group, Manasa is the ‘Adele’ of the group.
Manasa Varanasi (2nd from right) with members of her college band NINE DAYS
- Manasa Varanasi has a kind heart for animals, and she has a pet dog, Ollie.
Manasa Varanasi with her pet dog, Ollie
- Ms. Varanasi is also trained in Indian sign language. While talking about this in an interview, he said,
I learned to sign because…learning makes me happy. When I started learning the language, mostly my curiosity drove me. But over time, when I began to hear with my eyes, I began to understand the beauty of deaf culture. I hope we all work together to make society more inclusive for the deaf community.”
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
