Manushi Chhillar
Trying mirchi vada was like an achievement for me as it's too spicy!
My studies and my journey to succeed in the glamour world will go simultaneously.
Delhi has a different vibe.
I think more girls feel encouraged when women from their community do well. Especially in a place like Haryana, where people presume that women are looked down upon.
People associate pageants with glamour, where there are celebrities walking on the ramp wearing beautiful gowns, heels and make-up - but that's just one aspect.
I lived the journey of Miss India for one month with beautiful girls from 29 other states from across the country, and then lived another month-long journey with girls from 120 countries for Miss World.
Jokes about my surname aren't a big deal at all. In fact, that's what jokes are meant for - you laugh and then forget about it.
It's a good thing to get a break into the glamour industry.
I feel that Miss India is a stepping stone for anything you want to do, not just Bollywood.
My personal favourite actress in Priyanka Chopra.
As women, we should set an example and make others feel confident that they can do amazing things as well.
I would like to work in an Aamir Khan movie because these movies have a message in them.
I feel fortunate that my parents supported me.
I pray that in the future, no one knows the meaning of women empowerment because we don't need these words.
Women are equal to men.
I realised that being a mother is similar to being an entrepreneur. You set up a system that is your family and you invest... you take risks and you actually have the most important job of rearing up the future of not just your family or an individual, but of the entire world. That is a tough and risky job.
Women are doing wonders as entrepreneurs.
As a Miss World, I will be able to understand people even better.
I am really happy that Miss World pageant takes keen interest in my projects.
Once you are confident, and comfortable with who you are; once you are unapologetic about yourself, things fall into place.
One should say what he/she feels.
I strongly feel about women's rights because I have been working for menstrual hygiene across India.
I would like to do an action film, and in which I am doing the action. I don't want to be a damsel in distress. I want to be a superhero. I would love to do that.
In life, all things have come to me as a surprise and I didn't have any plans to do films. So let's see how it goes.
I have been to all continents of the world.
I think there is no set formula and there is no one path that can be taken to the crown as every one has their own way. Even when you look at past winners of Miss World, everyone was unique.
I do enjoy being in front of the camera and that is something new I have discovered.
I was not even a person who watched a lot of movies.
I aim to work for girls and I am hopeful I will achieve it through the support of the Miss World Organization.
All mothers sacrifice so much for their kids. So, I think it is the job of a mother that deserves the highest salary.
My mother has always been the biggest inspiration in my life.
Education brings a sense of confidence and self-worth to yourself.
I love Virat Kohli, he has achieved a lot.
Success is not just about being a hard worker, it is about becoming a smart worker.
I was a physics topper in my school and used to encourage my juniors.
It is education which can liberate you and I believe girls should get the best education.
When you set an example, it helps other girls to dream.
The Miss World journey has been incredible.
Today Miss World is all about young women who bring about a global change.
Miss World is about coming together, taking the reigns and fighting for a cause.
Believe in yourself and never shy away from hard work.
I am a proud Indian, it's the land of celebration with all the festivals, vibrance and, most importantly, emotions. That is what I took to Miss World!
All Indian women have one thing in common... we don't feel prosecuted for who we are and actually face our challenges head-on. And I think that's what we need to do, we need to be confident about who we are.
We will face a lot of limitations and sometimes we do feel that it is not a very woman-friendly society but as individuals, we should just set an example and make women feel confident that you can do amazing things as well.
I sense an actor in me.
It takes a lot of self-belief to be Miss World.
As Miss World, you are a face for beauty with a purpose. You can't just be beautiful. You have to have the zeal and courage to pursue the purpose.
My parents have a great role in inculcating values in me.
Bhagavd Gita is a major source of inspiration for me and the spiritual text has a special role in my life.