'Pageantry is a world that makes you a character; aap ek kirdaar bante hai.' 'For your entire life, you get an opportunity to inspire others and I have stepped into it.'
The proud transgender model has been making waves in the fashion industry.
What makes this edition of the contest important were a few more events that happened for the first time at Miss Universe.
Divita made it to the Top 16 in the pageant.
Adline Castelino's most beautiful pics from Miss Universe 2020.
Aayushi Dholakia from India was crowned Miss Teen International 2019.
Read on to find out which contestants made it to the Top 10.
Indian beauty Urvashi Rautela put her best forward in the National Costume Round and Talent Show.
Miss India Universe Nehal Chudasama's national costume at the pageant was inspired by scenes from the movie Rudrama Devi.
This is the first time India has won the title.
Meet the top contestants of Miss Grand International 2016. Beware: Hot curves ahead!
The gorgeous beauty queens who put India on the world map.
This young, beautiful and talented girl from the Assam, India is sure to melt your heart.
Pankhuri Gidwani's beautiful smile, toned body and kind nature will win your heart!
Goan beauty Gail Nicole Da Silva, first runner up Miss United Continent 2014 tells us how her personal success has inspired several others to believe in their dreams.
On December 5, 22-year-old Asha Bhat, a former NCC cadet, surprised the world by becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Supranational 2014 title, defeating 70 contestants from around the world.
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