MUMBAI: Haryana girl Manushi Chhillar was crowned this year’s Femina Miss India World 2017 and the title winner now has her eyes set on winning the international pageant Miss World, to be held later this year.
The medical student, who sacrificed one whole year of her education to participate in the national competition, said she grew up idolising Reita Faria, the first Indian and Asian to win the Miss World crown in 1966.
“My idol has always been Reita Faria. I have always admired her as a kid. She was the first Indian and Asian ever to win the title.
“The best part was that the moment she completed her reign as Miss World, she immediately went back to what she was passionate about – being a doctor – even though she had many opportunities in the glamour world. I feel she was a genuine person,” Chhillar said in an interview.
The grand finale of the Femina Miss India 2017 was held here on Sunday and was hosted by Karan Johar and Riteish Deshmukh.
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