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I Am She–Miss Universe India
I AM She – Miss Universe India was a national beauty pageant in India that used to send its winner to Miss Universe pageant from 2010 to 2012. History In 2010, Femina Miss India relinquished its exclusive right to send the representative to Miss Universe, and Tantra Entertainment Private limited, in collaboration with former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen, organized the pageant in the same year. After the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant, Sushmita Sen and Tantra entertainment announced they would be relinquishing the license for Miss Universe, but have not officially stated whether "I Am She" will continue to be held. I AM She – Miss Universe India, sent the contestants to Miss Universe from year 2010 to 2012. In 2013, Femina Miss India was awarded the franchise back after I AM She – Miss Universe India concluded their contract with the Miss Universe Organization. A separate pageant Miss Diva is held to send delegates from 2013 onwards. Editions I AM She 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femina Miss India
Miss India, also known as Femina Miss India, is a national beauty pageant in India that selects representatives to compete in the Miss World competition, one of the Big Four international beauty pageants. It is organized by ''Femina (India), Femina'', a women's magazine published by The Times Group. The current Femina Miss India World is Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh. She was crowned by the previous titleholder, Nandini Gupta, on 16 October 2024 in Mumbai. History The first Miss India was Pramila (Esther Victoria Abraham), Esther Abraham, from Calcutta, who won the title in 1947. The pageant was organized by the local press. In 1952, two Miss India pageants were held. Indrani Rehman and Nutan were the winners. Nutan was crowned Miss Mussorie, while Rahman was crowned at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Rahman later represented India at the first Miss Universe pageant in Miss Universe 1952, 1952. In 1953, Peace Kanwal from Punjab, India, Punjab was crowned Miss India at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Universe 2009
Miss Universe 2009 was the 58th Miss Universe pageant, held at the Imperial Ballroom in Atlantis Paradise Island, Nassau, The Bahamas on August 23, 2009. At the end of the event, Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela crowned Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela as Miss Universe 2009. This marks the first and so far, the only time in Miss Universe history that a country has won for two consecutive years. Contestants from 83 countries and territories competed in this year's pageant. The competition was hosted by Billy Bush and Claudia Jordan; Bush last served as host during Miss Universe 2005. Heidi Montag, Flo Rida, Kelly Rowland, and David Guetta performed in this year's pageant. The competition also featured the debut of the new Diamond Nexus Crown. For the first time ever, fans are able to vote between three designs for the new crown. The fans voted for the Peace crown, which is set with 1,371 gemstones, weighing a total of 416.09 carats or 83.218 g. It is made with an alloy th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urvashi Rautela
Urvashi Rautela (born 25 February 1994) is an Indian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who predominantly works in Hindi cinema, Hindi and Telugu cinema, Telugu films. She gained prominence after winning the title of Miss Diva 2015, Miss Diva- Miss Universe India 2015, and representing India at Miss Universe 2015. She began her modelling career at the age of 15 and also previously won the title of Miss Teen India 2009. Rautela made her acting debut in 2013 with ''Singh Saab the Great'' (2013) and has since appeared in some notable films like ''Sanam Re'' (2016), ''Great Grand Masti'' (2016), ''Hate Story 4'' (2018), ''Pagalpanti (2019 film), Pagalpanti'' (2019), and ''Daaku Maharaaj'' (2025). Early life and education Rautela was born on 25 February 1994, in Kotdwar to Meera Rautela and Manwar Singh Rautela, in a Garhwali people, Garhwali Rajput family. Rautela was educated at St. Joseph's Convent School in Kotdwar. She is an alumna of Gargi College, Delhi. Pagean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himangini Singh Yadu
Himangini Singh Yadu is an Indian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Supertalent of the World 2012, in Seoul, South Korea. Biography Himangini was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. She was a contestant and a Top 10 finalist in the first edition of I Am She–Miss Universe India I AM She – Miss Universe India was a national beauty pageant in India that used to send its winner to Miss Universe pageant from 2010 to 2012. History In 2010, Femina Miss India relinquished its exclusive right to send the representative to Mi ..., held in 2010. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yadu, Himangini Singh 1988 births Living people Female models from Madhya Pradesh Indian beauty pageant winners People from Indore Miss Asia Pacific World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pooja Hegde
Pooja Hegde ( born 13 October 1990) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil films. One of the highest-paid actresses of South Indian cinema, Hegde is a recipient of four SIIMA Awards along with three Filmfare Awards South nominations. After participating in the 2010 Miss Universe India beauty pageant, Hegde made her film debut with the Tamil film '' Mugamoodi'' (2012). She also appeared in films such as '' Maharshi'' (2019), '' Gaddalakonda Ganesh'' (2019), '' Housefull 4'' (2019), '' Most Eligible Bachelor'' (2021), and ''Retro'' (2025). Early life and work Hegde was born on 13 October 1990, and states she was raised up in Mumbai, Maharashtra in a Tulu-speaking Bunt family. Her father, Manjunath Hegde, is a criminal lawyer and her mother, Latha Hegde, is a Immunologist and entrepreneur. They are originally from Udupi, Karnataka. Her elder brother Rishabh Hegde, is an orthopaedic surgeon. Besides Tulu, she is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyderabad, India
Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River (India), Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around Lakes in Hyderabad, artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 census of India, Hyderabad is the List of cities in India by population, fourth-most populous city in India with a population of residents within the city limits, and has a population of residents in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, metropolitan region, making it the List of metropolitan areas in India, sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India. With an output of 95 billion, Hyderabad has the sixth-largest urban economy in India. The Qutb Shahi dynasty's Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hyderabad in 1591 to extend the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasuki Sunkavalli
Vasuki Sunkavalli (born 17 August 1984) is an Indian model, lawyer, entrepreneur, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was the I Am She – Miss Universe India 2011. She has represented India at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant held in São Paulo, Brazil on 12 September 2011, but failed to place in the semifinals due to non participation in preliminary rounds. Sunkavalli was crowned I Am She – Miss Universe India on 15 July 2011 in Mumbai, India. Law school and experience In 2002, Sunkavalli enrolled at the Symbiosis International University in Pune, India for her Bachelors in Law degree. While in India, Sunkavalli did a series of internships at local law firms and at India's National Human Rights Committee. In 2007, she moved to New Delhi to pursue a Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights from Global Institute of Intellectual Property. It was during this time that Sunkavalli was approached by members of the Indian fashion industry and she also started her modeling c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esha Deol
Esha Deol (born 2 November 1981) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Hindi films. The daughter of actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini, Deol made her acting debut in the romantic thriller ''Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe'' (2002), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Following a series of poorly received films, Deol had success in the political film ''Aayutha Ezhuthu'' (2004), the action thrillers ''Dhoom'' (2004) and '' Dus'' (2005), the horror film '' Kaal'' (2005), and the comedy ''No Entry'' (2005). This was followed by a setback and a hiatus. Deol returned to acting with the streaming series '' Rudra: The Edge of Darkness'' (2022) and '' Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega'' (2023). Early life and family Esha Deol was born in Bombay (present Mumbai) on 2 November 1981. She is the elder daughter of Bollywood actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini. She has a younger sister named Ahana. She is the half sister of actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol and the first cousin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dia Mirza
Dia Mirza Rekhi (born Dia Handrich; 9 December 1981) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. She won the title of Miss Asia Pacific International in 2000 after being crowned Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 2000. Mirza made her acting debut with the Hindi film '' Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein'' (2001), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nomination. Mirza went onto featured in films including '' Dus'' (2005), '' Lage Raho Munna Bhai'' (2006), '' Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.'' (2007), ''Shootout at Lokhandwala'' (2007), '' Kurbaan'' (2009), ''Sanju'' (2018) and '' Thappad'' (2020), with ''Sanju'' being her highest grossing release. She co-owned a production house, Born Free Entertainment, with her ex-husband Sahil Sangha. After their divorce, she launched her own production house, One India Stories, in 2019. She has since starred in the streaming series '' Kaafir'' (2019) and '' IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack'' (2024). Early life Mirza was born in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zayed Khan
Zayed Abbas Khan (born 5 July 1980) is an Indian former actor and producer who appeared in Hindi films. The son of Bollywood actor Sanjay Khan, he has received a Filmfare Award nomination. After graduating in Business Management at the Montgomery College and Film Making at the London Film Academy, he made his acting debut in 2003 in '' Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne''. His other films include '' Main Hoon Na'' (2004), '' Shabd'' (2005), '' Dus'' (2005), '' Rocky The Rebel,'' (2006), '' Yuvvraaj'' (2008), ''Blue'' (2009), and '' Anjaana Anjaani'' (2010). In 2011, the actor ventured into production with his co-owned production house, Born Free Entertainment along with friend and actress Dia Mirza and her spouse Sahil Sanga with their first film, '' Love Breakups Zindagi''. In 2017, Khan made his television debut in the show '' Haasil''. He has been married to Malaika Parekh since 2005, with whom he has two children. Early life and education Khan's parents are former Bollywood actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, fifth-largest country by area and the List of countries and dependencies by population, seventh-largest by population, with over 212 million people. The country is a federation composed of 26 Federative units of Brazil, states and a Federal District (Brazil), Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. List of cities in Brazil by population, Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the most Portuguese-speaking countries, Portuguese speakers in the world and is the only country in the Americas where Portuguese language, Portuguese is an Portuguese-speaking world, official language. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a Coastline of Brazil, coastline of . Covering roughly half of South America's land area, it Borders of Brazil, borders all other countries and ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
São Paulo
São Paulo (; ; Portuguese for 'Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul') is the capital of the São Paulo (state), state of São Paulo, as well as the List of cities in Brazil by population, most populous city in Brazil, the List of largest cities in the Americas, Americas, and both the Western Hemisphere, Western and Southern Hemispheres. Listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as an global city, alpha global city, it exerts substantial international influence in commerce, finance, arts, and entertainment. It is the List of largest cities#List, largest urban area by population outside Asia and the most populous Geographical distribution of Portuguese speakers, Portuguese-speaking city in the world. The city's name honors Paul the Apostle and people from the city are known as ''paulistanos''. The city's Latin motto is ''Non ducor, duco'', which translates as "I am not led, I lead." Founded in 1554 by Jesuit priests, the city was the center of the ''bandeirant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
