 Following this she landed the part of the rebellious teenager Minnie Chandra in Coronation Street, who she played for eighteen months.She initially auditioned for a different part, but impressed producers so much so in her meeting that the role of 'Minnie' was written in for her.Jhakra was also cast in Scallywagger and Inn Mates starring Neil Morrisey, comedy sketch shows for the BBC playing various characters.