Who is Jitesh Singh Deo?

And when he was asked which famous beauty he would like to date given a chance, he picked the newly crowned Miss World, Manushi Chhillar.

Earlier, Deo had also said that if he won the contest then he would take that opportunity to travel “different parts of India and learn about the rich heritage and culture.”

After winning the title, Deo underlined the responsibility on his shoulders and vowed to give his best to make India proud. “I did not anticipate it but I had some belief in myself. The power of belief motivates you always. I was speechless when my name was announced. I was blank,” he told PTI.

Kangana Ranaut Peter England Mr. India 2017 Jitesh Singh Deo who will represnt India in Mr World contest and Prathamesh Maulingkar who won the Peter England Mr. India Supranational 2017 title. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

“Winning this title comes with a lot of responsibility. The competition (Mr World) is going to be more tough. Today, I am enjoying the moment but tomorrow onwards, a new journey will begin and I have to work hard,” Deo added.

Winner of Peter England Mr India 2017 with ace designer Manish Malhotra at the show in Mumbai. (Source: Varinder Chwala)

The first runner-up was Abhi Khajuria and the second runner-up was Pavan Rao. All the contestants were groomed and mentored by Mr World 2017 Rohit Khandelwal.