India is proudly hosting the prestigious Miss World pageant this year after a span of three decades. The last Miss World pageant that took place in India was in the year 1996. Miss World 2024 pageant is all set to take place from February 18th to March 9th 2024. The glamorous event unfolded in various venues, including the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Miss World 2024 will see 120 contestants from countries across the globe as they participate in various competitions and charitable initiatives. For the 71st Miss World Pageant, India will be represented by Femina Miss India World 2022 winner Sini Shetty.
Let’s have a quick recap of former Miss World pageant winners who won the legendary crown in the past and made India proud.
Manushi Chillar
A young medical student hailing from Haryana was crowned Miss World in 2017. She stood tall amidst a global stage, competing not just for beauty but also advocating for the unseen heroes of society.
Yukta Mookhey
Yukta, a computer science graduate from Mumbai was crowned Miss World in 1999. Her infectious smile and confidence captivated the audience not only with her beauty, but also with her poise and intelligence.
Diana Hayden
A trained classical dancer with a degree in civil engineering, Diana was crowned Miss World in 1997.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
21-year-old Aishwarya Rai stunned the world with her ethereal beauty and confidence when she was crowned Miss World in 1994. Her beauty, expressive blue eyes, lustrous black hair, and grace throughout the competition propelled her through various rounds, earning her several titles
Reita Faria Powell
Reita, a doctor by profession, defied expectations when she became the first Asian woman to be crowned Miss World in 1966.
