Haryana girl Manushi Chhillar edged out these 5 world beauties to win coveted Miss World 2017 crown

Miss World 2017 contest: Manushi Chhillar is the sixth Indian to win the coveted crown of Miss World, which was first won by Reita Faria back in 1966.

Written by FE News Desk

November 19, 2017 14:16 IST

India's Manushi Chhillar on Saturday won the coveted Miss World 2017 crown at a grand event in China, bringing to an end the country's dry spell of 17 years at the top pageant contest. Chhillar is the sixth Indian to win the coveted crown, which was first won by Reita Faria back in 1966. Aishwarya Rai had bagged the title in 1994, followed by Diana Haydon in 1997, Yukta Mookhey in 1999 and Priyanka Chopra in 2000, the last for India.(Photo courtesy: Miss World official website)

Chhillar was presented the crown by Stephanie Del Valle, the last year's Miss World winner from Puerto Rico. (Photo courtesy: Miss World official website) — India's Manushi Chhillar on Saturday won the coveted Miss World 2017 crown at a grand event in China, bringing to an end the country's dry spell of 17 years at the top pageant contest. Chhillar is the sixth Indian to win the coveted crown, which was first won by Reita Faria back in 1966. Aishwarya Rai had bagged the title in 1994, followed by Diana Haydon in 1997, Yukta Mookhey in 1999 and Priyanka Chopra in 2000, the last for India.(Photo courtesy: Miss World official website)

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