Meet Manushi Chhillar: The Miss World 2017 and Her Remarkable Achievements

Hailing from a prestigious background, Manushi Chhillar has made a name for herself as a shining star in the world of modeling and academics. In this article, we delve into her journey, achievements, and the impact she has made in promoting social causes.

Family Background and Early Life

Manushi Chhillar was born on May 14, 1997, to Mitra Basu Chhillar, a scientist, and Neelam Chhillar, an associate professor of neurochemistry, in Sonipat, Haryana, India. She has a brother named Dalmitra and a sister named Devangana. Her family was instrumental in supporting her goals, with her mother being the biggest support system and inspiration.

Affiliation with Beauty and Academics

Despite her beauty, Manushi is keenly aware of her intellectual capabilities. She is pursuing her MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women, Sonipat. She represented her home state Haryana in the Femina Miss India 2017 and won the Miss Photogenic title. This earned her the opportunity to represent India in the Miss World 2017 competition.

She also won the Head-to-Head Challenge of Group 9, the Beauty with a Purpose competition, and was a semifinalist in the Top Model People's Choice and Multimedia competitions.

Social Activism and Project Shakti

Manushi is deeply committed to social causes, particularly those related to women's health and hygiene. She is an activist with the Beauty with a Purpose project, known as Project Shakti, where she focuses on menstrual health and awareness. Her efforts led the Government of Haryana to contribute 18 crore rupees for purchasing sanitary napkins for school-going girls.

Training and Skills

Manushi is a trained Kuchipudi dancer under the legendary dancers Raja and Radha Reddy, as well as Kaushalya Reddy. She enjoys writing poetry and has a taste for classics, one of her favorite songs from the 1950s being Kishore Kumar’s "Chodd Do Anchal." She is also a fan of prominent Indian leaders and celebrities.

Inspiration and Endeavors

Manushi draws inspiration from Priyanka Chopra and Sushmita Sen, former Miss Universe winners. She has also trained under the guidance of the former Miss India, Neha Dhupia. Her favorite quote, "The sky is the limit. We are limitless and so are our dreams. We must never doubt ourselves," aptly reflects her aspirations and determination.

Google Trends and Cultural Impact

In 2017, Manushi's Instagram account was one of the most searched topics on the internet, and she was one of Google's top personalities of the year. She received numerous awards, including the Special Achievement Award at the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year.

Conclusion

From representing India in the global stage of Miss World to her advocacy work and social activism, Manushi Chhillar exemplifies a new era of Indian women who are not only beautiful but also talented, compassionate, and aware of the social issues they wish to tackle.