PICS: Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar returns to India; receives GRAND welcome!

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Besides Chhillar, the first runner-up was Stephanie Hill from England, while Andrea Meza, hailing from Mexico, was announced the second runner-up. (Manav Manglani)

She was crowned the new queen by Miss World 2016 winner Puerto Rico's Stephanie Del Valle. (Manav Manglani)

Manushi has been showered with praise for her answer in the final round. On being asked, "Which profession deserves the highest salary and why?", she replied, "I think a mother is of the highest respect. I don't think its just about cash but love and respect she gives to someone. She is the biggest inspiration in my life. Mother should get the highest respect." (Manav Manglani)

A medical student hailing from Haryana, Chhillar competed against 108 contestants from various countries at a glittering event held at Sanya City Arena in China to grab the title. (Manav Manglani)

The 21-year-old model's win at the pageant comes 17 years after Priyanka Chopra won the crown in 2000. (Manav Manglani)

She received a warm welcome from fans at the Mumbai Airport as people are very happy with her win. (Manav Manglani)

The newly crowned Miss World, Manushi Chhillar, arrived in Mumbai in the wee hours of Sunday. Check out the pictures here...(Manav Manglani)

India's Manushi Chhillar recently won the coveted "Miss World 2017" title at a glittering event here, ending 16 years of drought for India at the international pageant.