Beauty Pageants That Delighted Indians In 2017

As we come to the tail end of 2017, let's reminisce some delightful beauty pageants of the year that left us mesmerized and some even made us proud. Here we go:

1. India’s Manushi Chillar Wins Miss World 2017 Title

India's Manushi Chillar won the coveted Miss World 2017 title at a glittering event, ending 16 years of drought for India at the international pageant. Priyanka Chopra was the last winner from India in 2000. The 21-year-old is pursuing her MBBS degree from the Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women in Khanpur Kalan village in Sonepat.

2. India’s Entry To Miss Wheelchair World 2017 Is Bengaluru Dentist

SJ Rajalakshmi, hails from Bengaluru, who is a dental specialist, consulting orthodontist and an assistant professor. The 31-yera-old has represented India at

Miss Wheelchair World 2017 held in Poland on October 7. In 2007, after her BDS results, she was invited to present a paper at a national conference in Chennai. During the journey her vehicle was involved in a road accident that left her with a spinal injury and paralysis of her lower limbs. She was wheelchair-bound since then

3. Mr India World 2017 Title Goes To Lucknow’s Jitesh Singh Deo

Jitesh Singh Deo from Lucknow bagged the Mr. India World 2017 title. 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.

4. Indonesian Beauty Queen Crowned Miss International 2017

Indonesia's Kevin Lilliana was crowned Miss International 2017 at an event held at the Tokyo Dome City Hall. This year, a total of 71 women participated in the beauty pageant that was won by Kylie Verzosa of the Philippines in 2016

5. Telangana Girl For Miss World Canada Beauty Pageant

Sravya Kalyanapu, a Telangana girl from Khammam who has already bagged Miss Nothern Alberta World 2017 title is now doing her best for the Miss World Canada title.

6. Andhra Techie Srisubha Addepalli Wins Miss India South Africa Gauteng Title

Srisubha Addepalli, an IT specialist hailing from Andhra Pradesh, was crowned Miss India South Africa Gauteng 2017. The 25-year-old has been working for a leading bank here on contract basis for 18 months.