Poppy Jhakra, 1985
Actors · January 1, 1985
Poppy Jhakra
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Poppy Jhakra is 41 years old, born January 1, 1985 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Poppy Jhakra is an English actress known for playing rebellious teenager Minnie Chandra in Coronation Street and ambitious teacher Eleanor Chaudry in Waterloo Road. Born in West Yorkshire in 1985, she graduated from Rose Brufeld College with a First Class degree in American Theatre Arts in 2005. She has also appeared in Holby City, Casualty, Waking the Dead and Doctors. As a Capricorn, she brings disciplined intensity to her character work.
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Biography
Poppy Jhakra is an English actress from West Yorkshire born in 1985. She gained recognition for her role as Minnie Chandra in Coronation Street, a part written specifically for her after she impressed producers in an audition for a different role. She also played ambitious English teacher Eleanor Chaudry in the BBC One school drama Waterloo Road, cast in July 2010. Her television credits span Holby City, Casualty, Waking the Dead, Doctors and the Channel 4 docu-film Britz, directed by Peter Kosminsky. Jhakra studied American Theatre Arts at Rose Brufeld College, graduating with a First Class degree in 2005 after spending a year in Texas exploring American theatrical conventions. Beyond scripted drama, she has performed in comedy sketch shows for the BBC and appeared in theatre productions, including Princess Jasmine in Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Windsor during Christmas 2009. She created and performed a one-woman show, Dance Without Movement, exploring the experiences of a young Asian woman in England. As a Capricorn born in January, her career reflects the sign's trademark discipline and sustained commitment to character-driven roles. Actors like Jhakra perform across film, television and stage, bringing fictional characters to life through rehearsal, improvisation and emotional specificity.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Jhakra studied American Theatre Arts at Rose Brufeld College, graduating with a First Class degree in 2005. During her degree, she spent a year in Texas exploring American theatrical conventions and techniques. Before her breakthrough television roles, she performed in theatre productions and appeared in the Channel 4 docu-film Britz, directed by Peter Kosminsky.
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Trivia
- She initially auditioned for a different role in Coronation Street but impressed producers so much that the character of Minnie Chandra was written specifically for her.
- Jhakra created and performed a one-woman show called Dance Without Movement that took audiences through the life journey of a young Asian woman in England.
- She played Princess Jasmine in Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Windsor during Christmas 2009, produced by Bill Kenwright.
- She appeared as agency nurse Amira Zafar in Casualty, Holby City and multiple episodes across both series between 2016 and 2019.
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Numerology
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Analytical and private. Poppy Jhakra release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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- How old is Poppy Jhakra?
- Poppy Jhakra is 41 years old (born January 1, 1985).
- When is Poppy Jhakra's birthday?
- Poppy Jhakra was born on January 1, 1985.
- What is Poppy Jhakra's zodiac sign?
- Poppy Jhakra is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1985.
- What is Poppy Jhakra's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Poppy Jhakra was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Poppy Jhakra from?
- Poppy Jhakra is from United Kingdom.
- What does Poppy Jhakra do?
- Poppy Jhakra is a actor.
- Is Poppy Jhakra still alive?
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