Thursday, January 1, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Shraddha Shashidhar To Represent India At Miss Universe

IANS, 12 Oct, 2017 01:49 PM
    Shraddha Shashidhar, who hails from Bengaluru, was crowned Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva - Miss Universe India 2017 by actor Shahid Kapoor here. She will compete at the prestigious Miss Universe pageant on November 26 in the US.
     
    Shahid crowned Shraddha the winner of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva - Miss Universe India 2017 on Wednesday, read a statement.
     
    Peden Ongmu Namgyal (Sikkim) was crowned Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva - Supranational 2017, and Apeksha Porwal (Mumbai) as Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2017.
     
    The judges' panel included the likes of former Miss Universe and actress Lara Dutta, actor Rajkummar Rao, filmmaker Kabir Khan, boxing champion Vijender Singh and Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere.
     
    "It has been a wonderful journey. All the girls are winners in their own right, however there can be only one winner. It was difficult for the panelists to choose that one winner from 15 divas who were all very talented and promising," said Lara.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    See Photos: Deepika Padukone Strikes A Pose On The Cover Of Vanity Fair. We Can’t Look Away

    See Photos: Deepika Padukone Strikes A Pose On The Cover Of Vanity Fair. We Can’t Look Away
    This is how Vanity Fair describes actress Deepika Padukone: "She's the star of India who's dazzling Hollywood; now she's got her eye on you."

    See Photos: Deepika Padukone Strikes A Pose On The Cover Of Vanity Fair. We Can’t Look Away

    Salman Khan May Appear Before Court In Jodhpur On Thursday

    Salman Khan May Appear Before Court In Jodhpur On Thursday
    Actor Salman Khan may appear before the court of the District and Sessions Judge at Jodhpur on Thursday for verification of bail bonds submitted by him in a case of illegal possession of arms that he allegedly used to kill blackbucks in 1998.

    Salman Khan May Appear Before Court In Jodhpur On Thursday

    Want To See More Foreign Film Representation At Oscars: Priyanka Chopra

    While the numbers have their own story to tell, I think it's important to recognise that progress is being made. It's going to take some time to correct, but continuous efforts always help

    Want To See More Foreign Film Representation At Oscars: Priyanka Chopra

    Baahubali Star Prabhas Is Ranbir Kapoor's Favourite Actor

    Baahubali Star Prabhas Is Ranbir Kapoor's Favourite Actor
    Actor Ranbir Kapoor has joined the list of admirers of "Baahubali" star Prabhas.

    Baahubali Star Prabhas Is Ranbir Kapoor's Favourite Actor

    Paris Fashion Week: Sonam Kapoor Is Heavenly Princess Showstopper In Bridal White

    Paris Fashion Week: Sonam Kapoor Is Heavenly Princess Showstopper In Bridal White
    Indian fashion icon Sonam Kapoor walked down the European ramp while making her international debut at Ralph and Russo Autumn Winter Show 2017/2018 in Paris.

    Paris Fashion Week: Sonam Kapoor Is Heavenly Princess Showstopper In Bridal White

    I Knew 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' Will Be Flop: Dharmendra

    Veteran actor Dharmendra says he knew "Yamla Pagla Deewana 2" will flop at the box office even before its release, but he is confident that the third film in the series will put the franchise back on the right track.

    I Knew 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' Will Be Flop: Dharmendra