Journalism of Courage
India's stint with beauty at an international level was nothing exceptionl until Reita Faria became the first Indian to be crowned Miss World. After that, the world sat up and took notice. With Manushi Chhillar being the latest addition, the world has now six Indian Miss Worlds. Bollywood beauties like Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai have been among these and to remind you of all the glorious moments at the Miss World stage, we have here a list of the Indian winners caught in their victorious moments. Check out the pics here. (Source: File Photo)
After 17 long years, Manushi Chhillar became the sixth Miss India World. Hailing from Haryana and born to doctor parents, Chhillar had been crowned Femina Miss India earlier. Competing against 108 contestants from various countries, she finally ended India's long wait. (Source: manushichhillar/ Facebook)
The year 2000 saw a Miss India World again with Priyanka Chopra winning the crown. Chopra who did not receive a very warm welcome in Bollywood initially has now left her mark in Hollywood as well and continues to climb heights. (Source: feminamissindia/ Facebook)
Yukta Mookhey bagged the title of Miss World in 1999. At 22 years of age, she followed her predecessors into Bollywood. However, unlike Aishwarya, her Bollywood career was shortlived, with her movies failing at the box office. (Source: feminamissindia/ Facebook)
The third Miss India World was Diana Hayden, who won the ' Femina Miss India' title in 1997 and the 'Miss World' title the same year. According to her Facebook, it still remains the most memorable moment of her life. (Source: feminamissindia/ Facebook)
Reita Faria became the first Indian woman to be crowned Miss World in 1966. Faria, unlike her successors who chose Bollywood as a career option, opted to practise medicine. However, the former Miss World continued to judge several beauty pageants. (Source: feminamissindia/ Facebook)
