Journalism of Courage
Jitesh Singh Deo from Lucknow on December 14 bagged the Mr India World 2017 title. He will represent India at the Mr World competition. The finale of the gala sponsored by Peter Engand, was held at Bandra Fort in Mumbai. It was judged by Bollywood's "Queen" Kangana Ranaut, designer Manish Malhotra and tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi among others. An actor, he loves travelling, swimming, and outdoor sports, and he believes in the mantra, "Be the change you want to see in the world", according to the pageant's official website. Here are more pictures from Mr India 2017's red carpet. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Abhi Khajuria from Chandigarh was the first runner-up and Mumbai's Pavan Rao, an actor, dancer and model, was named the second runner-up. Prathamesh Maulingkar, a model and entrepreneur from Goa, won the Mr India Supranatural 2017 title. They will all compete at different international pageants. The winners were chosen from 16 finalists, who walked the ramp in wardrobe designed by Malhotra, fashion director Nivedita Saboo and Peter England. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Deo, who is from Lucknow, will now represent India at Mr World 2020. “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. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Kangana Ranaut, who was one of the judges, looked her stunning best and usual bold self in a monotone midi-dress and a net-train. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
India's Miss Universe contestant Shraddha Shashidhar wore a red, dazzling evening gown with semi-sheer detailing on the top and looked elegant. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Miss Diva 2017 second runner-up Apeksha Porwal stuns at the red carpet. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Miss Diva 2016 Roshmitha Harimurthy looked beauty in an off-shoulder red gown by Gavin Miguel. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Gorgeous beauties Miss Diva Supranational 2017 Peden Ongmu, Shraddha Shashidhar, Apeksha Porwal and Roshmitaa Harimurthy scorches it up at the red carpet. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Veteran fashion designer who was designed for the who's who of the fashion industry, Manish Malhotra, was one of the judges at the event. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
