The countdown has begun as India eagerly prepares to roll out the red carpet for the much-awaited 71st edition of Miss World 2023. Brace yourselves for an extraordinary extravaganza that will gather dazzling beauties from over 130 countries under one glittering roof.
The announcement, made by Miss World Organization chairperson and CEO Julia Morley at a press conference in New Delhi on June 9th, Friday, has sent waves of excitement across the nation.
What makes this event even more special is that it marks the return of Miss World to India after a hiatus of 27 years. The last time the prestigious pageant graced Indian soil was in 1996, making this upcoming edition a momentous occasion for the country.
The news of India hosting Miss World 2023 has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm from current and former titleholders. Miss World 2022, Karolina Bielawska, expressed her excitement about experiencing India’s values and culture firsthand. Similarly, the reigning Miss India World, Sini Shetty, eagerly anticipates representing her country in this high-octane competition on home turf.
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Reita Faria to Priyanka Chopra, the Miss Worlds from India
India’s journey with the Miss World pageant has been nothing short of extraordinary. The country boasts an impressive record, having produced six Miss World winners. It all began in 1966 when Reita Faria became the first Indian beauty to clinch the coveted title. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan followed suit in 1994, leaving the world in awe of her grace and charm. Diana Hayden continued India’s winning streak in 1997, followed by Yukta Mookhey in 1999. The new millennium ushered in another Miss India World, Priyanka Chopra, who secured the crown in 2000. And in 2017, Manushi Chhillar added another jewel to India’s Miss World crown collection.
The stage is set for a grand celebration of beauty, talent, and compassion, where the world will witness the mesmerizing blend of Indian hospitality, cultural splendor, and the empowering spirit of women. The 71st Miss World promises to be an unforgettable chapter in the history of this esteemed pageant.