Miss World Manushi Chhillar is grace and wit at Mumbai press meet

Manushi Chhillar, who hails from Haryana, won the Miss World 2017 crown in Sanya, China, becoming the sixth Indian woman to win the prestigious title. After being in Hong Kong and London in the past week, she returned to the country on November 26 and was welcomed warmly at the Mumbai airport. Today, talking at a press conference, the 20-year-old Miss World spoke about her experience and future plans. Check out the pictures of the event here.

Addressing the media in Mumbai, Chhillar spoke about beauty pageants and how they are not just about beauty and physical appearance. It is more about how one can use their beauty for good. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Speaking about a possible career in Bollywood, Chhillar expressed an interest in working with Aamir Khan as he does challenging roles and his movies give a message as well as connect with society. She said Priyanka Chopra is her favourite actress, but Bollywood isn't on her agenda right now. (Source: Express Photo by Varinder Chawla)

Manushi Chhillar has brought back the glory to India after a long wait of 17 years by winning the Miss World pageant. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Chhillar has earlier been showered with praise for her answer in the final round where she was asked, “Which profession deserves the highest salary and why?” To which she replied, “I think a mother is of the highest respect. I don’t think its just about cash but love and respect she gives to someone. She is the biggest inspiration in my life. Mother should get the highest respect.” (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Speaking on menstrual hygiene, Chhillar said that she was happy about being able to spread awareness about menstrual hygiene and will be joined by other Miss World sisters in the endeavour. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Manushi Chhillar was pursuing MBBS at BPS Medical College for Women before she entered the beauty pageant. (Source: Varinder Chawla)

Miss World Manushi Chhillar posing along with Chairwoman of the Miss World Organisation Julia Morley. (Source: Varinder Chawla)