I AM She – Miss Universe India was a national beauty pageant in India that used to send its winner to

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pageant from 2010 to 2012.

History

In 2010,

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relinquished its exclusive right to send the representative to Miss Universe, and Tantra Entertainment Private limited, in collaboration with former

and

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actress

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, 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

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. A separate pageant Miss Diva is held to send delegates from 2013 onwards. Sushmita Sen1-2

Editions

I AM She 2010

The first ever I AM She - Miss Universe India pageant was held on May 28 hosted by Rahul Khanna and former

( Miss India Universe),

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and was co-hosted by

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. The reigning

, Stefania Fernandez crowned the very first ''I AM She - Miss Universe India'', Ushoshi Sengupta. 30 contestants from different parts of the country participated. After the 1st round, the top 20 contestants were announced and in the next round, the top 10 contestants. Later, from the top 5 contestants, Miss Ushoshi Sengupta emerged as the eventual winner.

I AM She 2011

The second edition of I AM She - Miss Universe India pageant was held on 15 July 2011 in Mumbai. The winner represented India in

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held in

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. 20 contestants from different parts of the country participated. In the preliminary the contestants went through swimsuits, evening gowns and preliminary interviews. In final after the 1st round, the top 10 were announced. Later, the top five were chosen and after the Q&A round the winner was announced Many famous personalities from social, cultural and film fields such as

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, Miss Asia Pacific 2000,

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and

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attended the show. I AM She - Miss Universe India 2010, Ushoshi Sengupta crowned '' Vasuki Sunkavalli'' of

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as I AM She - Miss Universe India 2011 at the end of the event. The pageant was telecasted on 28 August at 7pm on Star World when Vasuki Sunkavalli was crowned I AM She - Miss Universe India 2011 by her predecessor, Ushoshi Sengupta. Parul Duggal was crowned as the Miss India Globe International 2011 by I AM She 2010 - First Runner up, Reha Sukheja, whereas Tanvi Singla was crowned as Miss India Asia Pacific World 2011 by I AM She 2010 - Second Runner up,

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. Parul Duggal went on to become the First Runner up at the Miss Global International 2011 in North Cyprus while Tanvi Singla went on to place fifth in Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 in Korea. Whereas Vasuki Sunkavalli remained unplaced at the Miss Universe 2011 held in São Paulo, Brazil.

I AM She 2012

The third edition for the pageant I AM She - Miss Universe was held on September 21, 2012. The finale took place in grand convention hall LICEC.

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along with Miss Asia Pacific World 2012, Himangini Singh Yadu crowned

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as the new I AM She - Miss Universe India 2012 at the end of the event. There were 20 contestants who were selected as semifinalists. The field was narrowed down to 10 and ultimately to 5.

was to represent India at

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. However, due to contradicting contracts with her being Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International and also her not being able to meet up with the age requirements of the Miss Universe Organisation as of 16 October 2012 she resigned her title. First Runner up, Shilpa Singh was crowned the new I AM She - Miss Universe India 2012.

Titleholders

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Miss Globe International The Miss Globe is an international beauty pageant held annually since 1925. Initially known as ''Dream Girl International'', the contest was rebranded as ''Miss Globe'' in 1975. There are three Miss Globe pageants, which are spin-offs from the ...

Miss Asia Pacific World Miss Asia Pacific World is an annual beauty pageant held in South Korea. It has been subject to a number of controversies over rankings, bribes, and breast augmentation surgeries. In the 2014 Miss Asia Pacific World competition, May Myat Noe of ...

Winners gallery

File:Urvashi Rautela.jpg, I AM She - Miss Universe India 2012 (Dethroned)

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Vasuki Sunkavalli

References

External links

~~I Am She - Official Website~~
{{DEFAULTSORT:I AM She - Miss Universe India Beauty pageants in India Indian awards

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History

Editions

I AM She 2010

I AM She 2011

I AM She 2012

Titleholders

Miss Universe Miss Universe is an annual international major beauty pageant that is run by a Thailand and Mexican-based Miss Universe Organization.Natalie Tadena (July 2, 2015"Donald Trump's Miss USA Pageant Lands on Reelz Cable Channel". ''The Wall Stree ...

Miss Globe International The Miss Globe is an international beauty pageant held annually since 1925. Initially known as ''Dream Girl International'', the contest was rebranded as ''Miss Globe'' in 1975. There are three Miss Globe pageants, which are spin-offs from the ...

Miss Asia Pacific World Miss Asia Pacific World is an annual beauty pageant held in South Korea. It has been subject to a number of controversies over rankings, bribes, and breast augmentation surgeries. In the 2014 Miss Asia Pacific World competition, May Myat Noe of ...

Winners gallery

See also

References

External links