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On 8th April, the twenty five finalists of Miss India will appear in front of the nation and out of those twenty five only six girls would be chosen for international competition. All the girls are beautiful, well educated and talented. Who will make it big? The nation is waiting holding their breath.

Akansha Singh:

A graduate from Rutgers University, Akansha Singh is working in a pharmaceutical company. She has learned bharatnatyam and aspires to go to law school in future and become a civil rights lawyer. Akansha is an ambitious, hardworking and stubborn girl who takes great pride in her Indian culture, her family and her work.

Akuonuo Khezhie:

Today, I was watching the reality show on Zoom TV, Main Miss India. According to all the other contestants, the girl that has the best physique is Akuonuo Khezhie. She is the first one to participate in Miss India beauty contest from Nagaland. Before coming to this contest, Akuonuo Khezhie also participated and won few other beauty contests such as, Miss Kohima, Miss Nagaland and Miss North-East India. Akuonuo studied Political Science in Delhi University. A practical, hardworking and a bit lazy girl, Akuonuo enjoys reading, listening to music and dancing.

 

Diksha Pathak:

A professional model Diksha Pathak is no stranger to beauty contest. As a model she participated in ad campaigns for Microsoft, Zen Estillo, Newlook Laser Clinic. She also worked as a ramp model for several famous dress designers. A graduate in English literature from Delhi University, Diksha’s future plan is to become a top model and present India in the upcoming Miss World contest.

 

Esha Gupta:

This beautiful girl is a kathak dancer and a student of mass communication. Esha Gupta has been working as a model for two and half years. Esha is hardworking, adaptive, confident and versatile with only one problem. She is short tempered. Esha believes that to become Miss India, a girl should have a good sense of beauty. She thinks that looks can be deceptive. It is beauty of heart that matters most.  

Gauri Anand:

I do not know but some how I feel that Delhi university girls are very beauty conscious. Readers, meet Gauri Anand, this twenty two year old Delhi University graduate is a “SPORTS & BEAUTY CONSCIOUS.” She is a national swimmer and a hockey player and won gold, silver and bronze medals. However, her real dream is to become a super model and an actress.

 

Kiran Thappar:

Twenty two year old Kiran Thappar is B.com graduate of Mumbai University. A girl from Goa, Kiran participated in few other beauty contests. She was the first runner up in Miss Goa, and won Miss University and Navy Queen. Now, she is here in Miss India. A full time model, Kiran worked in TV commercials. She is an independent, self-reliant girl who loves to travel, and cook. Kickboxing is her favorite sport.

Manasi S. Dekate:

Twenty year old Manasi S. Dekate is a engineering graduate. A determined, punctual but happy-go-lucky girl, Manasi’s main weaknesses are cricket and food. She came to Miss India in search of fame and glamour and money. An ambitious girl, Manasi likes Indira Gandhi and in future she wants to open an institute for women.   

 

 

Meera Kirpekar:

If I had voted anyone then she is Meera Kirpekar. What so special about this twenty one year old doctor? The first time I saw her picture I really liked those beautiful eyes (Is she wearing contacts? I don’t know and I don’t care either) and that face. There is something very soothing and inviting in her smile. This cute girl is an asthma and allergy specialist and won many beauty contests. She enjoys basketball, track n field, and volleyball.  

 

 

Mrinalini Tyagi:

A down to earth, practical and hardworking girl Mrinalini Tyagi is a full time model and she believes that she has all the capabilities to become Miss India 2007. She worked as a ramp model for famous designers like Rina Dhaka, Satya Paul and Nakul Jain. She loves basketball and trekking. According to Mrinalini, a Femina Miss India should be confident and a go getter and she believes that she has all those qualities.

 

 

Nicole D'Silva:

Nicole D'Silva was ranked the sexiest woman of Mumbai in 2001 by Mid-Day. A full time model, Nicole has appeared in many ads. Some of her major campaigns are West-Side, Be, Anoukhi, Kaya, Allen Solly, and Ashish Soni. Nicole is an outgoing girl and loves to listen to music, collecting insects, dancing, and making candles. In her leisure times, she goes out on reptile survey.

Nova Krishnan:

Twenty three year old Nova Krishnan is a student of interior architecture and a professional model. Before Miss India, she participated and won several beauty contests. She was Miss Kerala 2001, Miss India UAE 2001, and the second runner up in Miss Teen Queen, Dubai. She lives in Dubai and work over their. According to Nova, an ideal Miss India should be a perfect combination of brain and beauty and she should be mentally tough.

 

Parul Majumdar:

Bengali girl, Parul Majumdar dreams to join the army after she finishes her study. Currently, she is doing her MA in English. A hard working, friendly and adventurous person, Parul loves playing guitar, basketball, painting and singing. Her major weaknesses are love for food, short temper and bad spelling.

 

 

Pooja Chitgopekar:

Twenty one year old Pooja Chitgopekar lives in New Zealand. She is doing her MBBS from University of Auckland. Earlier, Pooja won Miss India New Zealand 2002. She was the first runner up in Miss India Worldwide 2003 and Miss Auckland 2002. She worked as a ramp model for New Zealand fashion week. She came to participate in Miss India beauty contest because she believes that Femina Miss India would help her express her opinions.

 

 

Priyanka Shah:

I do not know about you guys but this girl is my second favorite. Why I like Priyanka Shah? The answer is her face and her smile. Priyanka is fighter and a go getter. An engineer and a full time model, Priyanka won Channel ‘V’ ‘Get Gorgeous.’ She walked the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week and Will India Lifestyle Fashion Week. She also appeared in Idea and Zero calorie sweetener TV commercials.   

 

 

Puja Gupta:

Some girls want to be model, some actress, some money and fame but Puja Gupta is exceptional. Her dream is to become a writer. Independent, friendly, Puja loves yoga, writing, horse riding and drawing. She is an outgoing person who loves to travel meet new people and know about other cultures.  

Sakshi Gulati:

Twenty four year old Sakshi Gulati is already a well established model. In 2006, she won Miss Delhi title. A graduate in economics from Delhi University, Sakshi has walked on the ramp for famous designers such as Satya Paul, Manav Gangwani, Ritu Kumar, Polo, Gucci, Armani and many others. She also learned salsa and jazz dancing. Determined, focus, hard working, and persistent Sakshi is not afraid of any challenge. Her passion for winning has made her come to Miss India competition.   

 

Samyukta Sawhney:

She is nineteen year old and she has all the qualities to make the guys go crazy. Samyukta Sawhney studied journalism and chose modeling as a career. She has worked as TV anchor, and ramp model. By winning Miss India contest, she wants to gain a better position in the glamour world and broaden her experience. Aside from modeling, she likes dancing, swimming, chess, and reading.  

 

 

Sarah-Jane Dias:

In Miss India 2007 contest, if someone is in deep trouble with her body it is Sarah-Jane Dias. She is now struggling with her weights. Sarah won Miss India Oman in 1995. Currently, she is working as a VJ in Channel [V]. Her main weakness is her addiction. In future, she wants to travel around the world. Her ability to talk with anyone is her major strength. Since childhood, Sarah wanted to become Miss India and now is her chance. Do you think she can beat her addiction and won the title? 

 

 

Shilpa Keswani:

Twenty three year old Shilpa Keswani is an engineer and currently preparing for her MBA. Winner of Miss Pune 2006, Shilpa describes herself a simple girl with big dreams. She believes that this contest would enrich her and give her a better understanding of herself as a person. Kiran Bedi is her idol and she loves music, swimming and badminton.

 

 

Shipra Malik:

Another simple girl with big dreams Shipra Malik is a psychotherapist and she has been working as a model for the last two years. Through winning the Femina Miss India beauty contest, Shipra would be able to show her abilities to the world. In future, she would like to open a chain of rehabilitation centers. Her strengths include will power, honesty and family values. She thinks that Miss India should not only possess a beautiful body but a beautiful heart as well.

Shivani Joon:

Shivani Joon is studying law and she believes that with hard work anything can be achieved in life. This twenty four year old ambitious girl wants to remain ambitious even when she is 80. Confidence, good learning ability and positive attitude are her strengths. Shivani does not like to sit idol and likes to spend time with her family, playing basketball and swimming. 

Shriya Singh:

Do not let her cuteness deceive you guys. She may looks good but Shriya Singh is one tough woman. A black belt in Karate and a basket ball champion Shriya wants to become a successful model and that goal has brought her to Miss India. JK Rowling, Oprah Winfrey and Mahatma Gandhi are her idols and she likes basketball, swimming, kickboxing, rollerblading, reading and playing videogames.

 

 

Veena Parshuram:

Amidst all the girls Veena Parshuram stands out both for her beauty and brain. This good looking lady works in a reputed software company. Hardworking, independent and energetic Veena wants to have her own research and development company and a vineyard. In her leisure she enjoys reading, swimming, computer programming and cooking. 

 

 

Yamini Sehgal:

I think Delhi University girls have their own way of charming the judges. I have come across few other contestants who are from Delhi University. Readers, I introduce you to another one; Yamini Sehgal. Yamini is a history graduate from Delhi University. Yamini wants her name to be remembered by people even after her death and Miss India competition may make her eternal. Determined, headstrong, and patient Yamini likes to play basketball, table tennis, swimming, and listening to music.

 

Zoha Tapia:

The last contestant of Pantaloons’ Femina Miss India 2007 is Zoha Tapia who is a journalist by profession. Zoha wants to become a successful model and lifestyle correspondent for a news channel. Shabana Azmi is her idol and she likes cooking, writing, exercising and listening to music.