Manushi Chhillar from Haryana gets crowned Miss World 2017

Thursday, 23 November 2017 07:00

India’s Manushi Chhillar won the coveted Miss World 2017 title at a glittering event, ending 16 years of drought for India at the international pageant.

Priyanka Chopra was the last winner from India in 2000. Manushi Chillar, 21, looked emotional as the crown was placed on her head by Miss World 2016 winner Puerto Rico’s Stephanie Del Valle.

She competed against 108 contestants from various countries at the pageant. Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was announced the first runner up, while Miss England Stephanie Hill was declared the second runner up at an event held at Sanya City Area, China.

Manushi Chhillar, born to doctor parents from Haryana, studied at St. Thomas School in Delhi and Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women in Sonepat. In an interview during her grooming, she said: “The only thing I believe is certain in life is uncertainty, and this is what is amazing about the pageant.

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