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Singer, actor and popular host Sophie Choudry recently turned host at the grand Udaipur wedding of US billionaire\u2019s daughter Netra Mantena, who got married to Vamsi Gadiraju. While she shared photos from the star-studded celebrations – including a special backstage moment with Jennifer Lopez – Sophie also found herself responding to trolls who questioned her career and longevity in Bollywood.<\/p>\n
Sophie posted a picture with JLo, calling the global star her long-time inspiration. She wrote, \u201cJennifer Lopez, an artist I absolutely adore and have been hugely inspired by for more than two decades! Her on-stage fire, her discipline, her music videos, her style, so many of her films just iconic!\u201d<\/p>\n
However, an X user soon questioned how she had \u201csurvived in Bollywood\u201d without films, web shows or songs in recent years. Sophie replied with confidence and clarity, saying, \u201cThrough the live show market. I\u2019ve been one of the busiest live singer-performers for 17 years for corporate and wedding shows and am the number one female host for live events. Just because you don\u2019t see me on screen doesn\u2019t mean I haven\u2019t made my place elsewhere. In India, unless you are in the top 10 actresses, you don\u2019t make money. I realised that a long time ago, and thank God for that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another troll claimed she posed with Jennifer Lopez by \u201cbegging\u201d for a picture, prompting Sophie to shut down the negativity. She responded, \u201cSuch a sad mentality you have. I feel sorry for you. I have never begged for anything in my life. I requested, and she kindly obliged because I was the host of the show. It\u2019s not every day you get to meet your idol and tell them how much you admire them. But clearly you wouldn\u2019t know what that is. Too much negativity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jennifer Lopez delivered a power-packed concert at the Udaipur wedding, performing hits like Waiting for Tonight, Get on the Floor and Ain\u2019t Your Mama. The pre-wedding festivities also featured performances by Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Nora Fatehi.<\/p>\n
Sophie Choudry, a British-Indian singer, actor, VJ and performer has had a dynamic career across music, television and live entertainment. Starting out as a backup singer for Shweta Shetty and Alisha Chinai, she later formed the girl band Sansara before moving to India in 2003. As a VJ on MTV India and through singles like Do You Know Baby, Aaj Naiyo Sauna and Hungama Ho Gaya, she carved a niche in pop music.<\/p>\n
Over the years, she also acted in films such as Shaadi No. 1, Pyaar Ke Side Effects and Kidnap, and built a strong reputation as one of India\u2019s most in-demand live performers and event hosts – including Hrithik Roshan\u2019s multi-city US tour earlier this year.<\/p>\n
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