Manushi Chhillar debunks the glamour myth of beauty pageants
She is also not buying into the idea that beauty pageants are all about glitz and glam. "People often say the pageant world is full of glamour, but I don’t agree with that," she says.
She is also not buying into the idea that beauty pageants are all about glitz and glam. "People often say the pageant world is full of glamour, but I don’t agree with that," she says.
Her new role will see her lead "Beauty With A Purpose," the charitable foundation of the Miss World platform, on a global scale. This initiative focuses on driving humanitarian efforts.
Newly crowned Miss World Opal Suchata has penned a heartfelt, poignant note for three little girls she met during her visit to the historic Charminar, who later lost their lives in a devastating fire at their residence that claimed 17 lives.
Opal’s admiration doesn’t stop at Bollywood stars. She expressed heartfelt respect for two of India’s most celebrated Miss World winners: Priyanka Chopra and Manushi Chhillar.
She emphasized that wisdom must prevail over optics during such times and that the country needs to project unity and sensitivity, not festivity.
Actress Manushi Chhillar's idea of sukoon includes spending time with her loved ones, enjoying nature, and reliving good old memories.
Dr. Madhu Chopra shared how the organisers of the Miss World 2000 pageant had asked Priyanka to wear a two-piece swimsuit during the swimwear round.
The local unit of Vishwa Hindu Parishad has opposed organising the Miss World competition at the temples and other sacred places in Telangana, terming it a 'cultural jihad'. The VHP has demanded that the government immediately withdraw its decision to hold the pageants in holy spots like Ramappa Temple, Yadagirigutta, and Ananthagiri Hills.
Kiki made history in 1951 as the first Miss World, crowning the inaugural pageant in London. She became a pioneering figure in global beauty contests.
The 120 contestants, representing nations from across the world, convened at Hotel Ashoka.