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Manushi Chhillar returns to Miss World as judge, reflects on journey
Manushi Chhillar, the celebrated Miss World 2017, opened up about her incredible journey from being crowned the titleholder to now serving as a judge on the iconic Miss World stage. Reflecting on her experiences, Manushi shared insights into how the pageant transformed her life and the meaningful role she now plays in shaping and inspiring the next generation of contestants. Her transition from winner to mentor marks a full-circle moment, highlighting her continued commitment to the values and purpose behind the Miss World platform. Reflecting on her journey, Chhillar said, 'Beauty with a purpose' is the soul of Miss World. And I remember, during my year I was a 20-year-old who had this vision. I had a project and I took it to the Miss World competition as a contestant. And I still remember Gem's words, 'Isn't it better to light one candle in the dark, than not to see at all?' So, all I have to say is that this, is the mission of Miss World. And as we see all these wonderful women on stage, they're not here just to be admired. They're here to ignite change.' The 'Samrat Prithviraj' actress took to Instagram to share glimpses of her experience while judging the show. For the caption, she wrote, 'From once being crowned to now judging the competition, honoured to return to the Miss World stage. It's tough being on either side but felt so nervous and excited for the contestants! Reminded me of my days An unforgettable night of beauty, purpose, and power. @missworld #MissWorld2025 #FullCircleMoment #BeautyWithAPurpose.' Manushi won the Miss World title in 2017. She represented Haryana in the Femina Miss India 2017 contest, where she earned the Femina Miss India World crown. Subsequently, she became the sixth Indian to claim the Miss World crown after a 17-year gap. Manushi made her acting debut portraying Sanyogita in the historical drama 'Samrat Prithviraj.' Since then, she has appeared in the comedy-drama 'The Great Indian Family' and the action drama 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.' Meanwhile, Manushi shared a glimpse of herself working out hard and building muscles. Manushi took to Instagram to share two striking pictures. In the first, she took a mirror selfie while seated on her yoga mat, with dumbbells and resistance bands placed beside her. The second photo highlighted her impressive core strength, capturing her mid-plank with perfect form. 'Pretty little baby likes to build muscle... How long can you plank?' she wrote as the caption. On the professional front, Manushi is gearing up for an exciting year with two big films coming soon. First is 'Maalik,' a tough gangster drama where she stars opposite Rajkummar Rao. The movie shows Manushi in a completely new avatar. Directed by Pulkit and produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani, 'Maalik' is scheduled to release on June 20, 2025. Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai
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26-05-2025
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Actress Rashmika Mandanna says she loves the smell of the first rain
Actress Rashmika Mandanna says she loves the smell of the first rain, although she's not a big fan of how it tends to slow everything down. Rashmika took to Instagram and shared a reel of the rain, accompanied by a quote that read: 'The scent of Mother Earth when it rains.' 'So the rains are backkkk.. I'm not a big fan of how they make everything a little slower where we're working but my god!! The smell of the first rain it's the best smell and feeling You know what I mean? It's the loveliest,' she wrote as the caption. On the professional front, Rashmika has her diary full with Aditya Sarpotdar's 'Thama,' co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana, along with 'Kubera,' 'Pushpa 3', 'The Girlfriend,' and 'Rainbow.' On May 20, the actress looked stunning in black as she strutted the red carpet during the Zee Cine Awards 2025. The 'Animal' actress was seen carrying a black contemporary fusion saree with utmost grace. Her blouse included a deep sweetheart neckline with a net waist. She accessorised her look with golden heart-shaped earrings and brown toned makeup. The stunner decided to leave her hair open with a middle parting. 'After a while, I was back on the red carpet the love pouring in makes my heart so happy. Just wanted to show you what I wore that day..', Rashmika wrote in the caption. Thanking her team, she added, 'Biggest shoutout to my team.. they've always got my back. The only way I survive these incredibly tough, busy days is because of them and my family. Bone-crushing hugs to each one of you.' Her latest film was 'Chhaava', which was screened at Maharashtra's remote tribal district of Gadchiroli in an inflatable cinema hall. Based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, filmmaker Laxman Utekar's Dinesh Vijan-produced 'Chhaava' served as the perfect film to encourage footfalls and cinema viewing culture in the region. Meanwhile, Rashmika introduced her InstaFam to her new best friend. She shared heartwarming moments that reflect her growing bond with her new BFF — the lovable, fuzzy blue alien Stitch. Taking to Instagram, the 'Animal' actress posted a video titled 'A Day in Rashmika's Life with Her New BFF Stitch.' The clip shows Rashmika getting goofy with Stitch during her shoot, playfully interacting with him during photoshoots and restaurant outings. The video ends on a charming note, with Mandanna asking, 'Stitch, do you want to be my date?' Sharing this amusing clip, the 'Pushpa' actress wrote, 'Too cute to handle, too crazy to miss. My bestie stitch is making me simp with madness and bliss! 'Lilo & Stitch' is an upcoming American science fiction comedy-drama film directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes. It is a hilariously heartwarming tale of a lonely Hawaiian girl whose life takes an unexpected turn when a runaway alien enters her world and helps heal the rifts in her fractured family. Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai
