The eagerly awaited 71st edition of the Miss World 2024 pageant is set to captivate audiences, marking a significant return to India after a 28-year hiatus. Originally planned for the United Arab Emirates, this prestigious beauty competition is set to take place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on Saturday, March 9. To watch this grand ceremony, you need to tune in to Sony LIV on March 9, starting at 7:30 PM (IST), or visit the official Miss World website at www.missworld.com. Sini Shetty, the winner of Femina Miss India 2022, is representing India at the Miss World 2024 pageant. 


Filmmaker Karan Johar will be returning to the Miss World stage after 2006. This time he will co-host the event with Miss World 2013 Megan Young from the Philippines. Talking about the return of Miss World to India after 28 years, Miss World 2017 Manushi Chillar jokingly told ABP Live, "What took them so long?"


"I mean, they've had some really good winners from India. but, I am excited to attend the finale. I am happy that the world is going to see, because all these girls will have an experience in India, they will go back and talk about it, they are already posting all over social media. So, all the countries will be seeing this. And, India will also be experiencing an event like this after 28 years," she added.


She went on to share her experience in Miss World and said, "For me, it was the period of 30 days before the final night that added value, where I spent so much time with these other girls, who I learnt so much from and I think that experience was more exciting than what happend after, to be very honest. There is a lot that goes into this Miss World competition and not just that final night. So, people will get to see more of what the pagaent is all about."


The grand finale of Miss World 2024, to be held on March 9, will showcase a performance by Indian Singer Neha Kakkar and her brother Tony Kakkar. In addition, Shaan will also be performing at the ceremony tomorrow. Polish model Karolina Bielawska, the title winner of Miss World 2021, will also be in attendance to crown the next Miss World, adding to the excitement of this truly global spectacle.


Manushi spoke about India's hospitality and culture and shared that its good that girls from other countires will get to experience that.


She said, "India is known for its hospitality and all these girls will get to experience this. When their families and their teams will come to watch the finale, they will also get to experience the hospitality and will go back and talk about it. So, I think its great that the world is going to get to see India."


Manushi Chillar became Miss World in 2017 and is till date the last Miss World from India. At the finale, that year, she looked breathtaking in a Swarovski-embellished off-shoulder pastel gown. The flowy silhouette highlighted her radiant presence, with minimal accessories reflecting a modern look.


During the final question and answer round of Femina Miss India 2017, the top 5 delegates were asked the same question - "You have spent 30 days with 30 fellow contestants at Femina Miss India. What lesson will you take back with you?"


To this Chhillar responded: "These days that I have spent with my fellow contestants has been the most dynamic period of my life. The only thing that was certain during the whole experience was uncertainty. The one belief that I would take back with me is that, yes...I can change the world. When I entered Miss India, there was only passion. However, through this journey, I acquired a vision in life. That vision and the belief that I can change the world, is something I'm going to take back with me."






Meanwhile Manushi is currently basking at the success of her latest release 'Operation Valentine' where she plays the character of Sonal Chauhan who is a radar controller.


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