The grand finale of VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 took place on a Sunday eve giving us a generous dose of fashion. This glam-bam fashion affair also witnessed some tinsel town stars gracing the red carpet.
Hailing from a humble background, Manya Singh, a daughter of an auto driver from Uttar Pradesh, was crowned at the Miss India ceremony. Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar felt proud of her achievement congratulated this year’s Miss India runner-up. Reacting to a social media post about her big-win, she commented, ‘Glass ceilings to shatter.’
B-town celebs like Sophie Choudry, Sonal Chauhan, Samantha Akkineni, Amy Jackson and others lauded Manya’s journey as well.
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In an interview with a leading daily, Manya opened up on her life struggles and her journey to success. "I've spent numerous nights without food and sleep. My blood, sweat, and tears have amalgamated into courage to pursue my dreams. Being a rickshaw driver's daughter, I never had the opportunity to attend school as I had to start working in my teens. All the clothes I had were hand-me-downs. I yearned for books, but luck wasn't in my favour. Eventually, my parents mortgaged whatever little jewellery my mother had to ensure that I paid my exam fees in order to earn a degree. My mother has suffered a lot to provide for me,” said Manya
“At 14, I ran away from home. I somehow managed to complete my studies in the day, became a dishwasher in the evening and worked at a call centre at night. I've walked hours to reach places so I could save the rickshaw fare. I am here today at the VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 stage to uplift my father, my mother, and my young brother and to show the world that all is possible if you are committed to yourself and your dreams," she concluded.
Speaking of the winners, Manasa Varanasi bagged the title of Miss India World 2020 while Manika Sheokand was crowned Miss Grand India 2020.
(Source- Hindustan Times)
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