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India's 2003 Finalists

by

Avinash Kalla

(cntd.)

 

AMI VASHI 

Miss India World

Miss-India-Ami Vashi.jpg (31689 bytes)

Q: Like Nikita, are you also elated after winning the Miss India World contest?

A: I am absolutely excited and on the top of the world. I’d never imagined that I would be a Miss India one day. It’s such a pleasant surprise and I am enjoying every minute of my newfound fame.

Q: You’ve had a long stint in America, tell us something about it?

A: I am basically from Surat but my father who is in real estate business shifted to Los Angeles in America. I did most of my studying there and got a degree in finance from Southern California University and then worked as a financial analyst in San Francisco. I also did some modelling there. Two years ago I moved back to Mumbai and have been working for an NGO called Stree.

Q: So, what made you enter the contest?

A: This may surprise you but it was really my Nanis idea to send my pictures to the Miss India contest because she thinks I am the prettiest woman in the world. My brother who is a dentist and sister who is a dietician came especially from U.S. to cheer me up in the finals.

Q: What are you future plans?

A: Like other winners I too am focusing on the Miss World title. I feel honoured to represent India and am looking forward to bring the Miss World title to India. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Q: How would you like to use this pageant?

A: I am already in the social sector and I would like to use my title to the optimum in the field. I would like to generate funds and channelise them for the betterment of the downtrodden.

Q: What is the reason so many Indian girls are winning international beauty titles?

A: The rich Indian cultural background, our strong family ties, our good education and the Professional grooming that we get before an international pageant too helps a great deal. Finally it’s the confidence and the way Indian girls carry themselves that is hugely responsible for such a high success rate.

 

 

 

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