And yet, it’s clear composure is in the India native’s blood.
“Miss India must have intelligence,” she added, as well as poise.
The turn of the millennium…the year 2000!

It feels like just yesterday I was living this dream.
I truly believe girls have the power to bring about change if they get the opportunities they deserve."
“It wasn’t just about being pretty but being well spoken and having compassion,” she added.

“At 18 all of those values being drilled into me taught me so much about the world.
It gave me confidence and made me feel great about myself.”