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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet the first Mrs. Telugu USA from Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First)— Over 200 people applied, 41 finalists were selected, but one Baton Rouge woman walked away with the Mrs. Telugu USA crown. Dr. Thirumalini Dasari, who practices rheumatology and obesity medicine, is the face of the Telugu American community, one of the fastest-growing southeastern communities in the United States, with 1.2 to 1.5 million people. 'We Telugu people are contributing to the U.S. both intellectually, economically, socially, and culturally, making a mark on the global platform,' said Dasari. In May, Dasari participated in the first Telugu pageant held in Dallas, Texas. She said over 500 people were in attendance to witness history. Dasari, who also hosted Miss World in India, said she's been competing since she was a child. Although each pageant is unique, she walks about with something different. The national winner said she spent eight months preparing for this moment. 'It was history… I'm your pilot queen from Baton Rouge, Louisiana,' said Dasari. The Mrs. Telugu crown itself represents more than a victory; Dasari said it's a testament to strength, culture, and timeless elegance. This crown of heritage was designed in South America, replicating other pageant crowns like Miss Universe. 'Pageantry has been a cornerstone of grace and entertainment… to show women's confidence and capabilities, and that's something that I've learned through the journey of my own pageantry. I think that's a great thing to happen so that we as women can have a voice,' said Dasari. Now that Dasari wears the prestigious crown, her work doesn't end on stage. Now she plans to continue her work as a cultural ambassador with plans to partner with the American Heart Association, the Obesity Medicine Association and other groups to bring awareness to chronic diseases among other projects. 'I would like to put forward a project called 'Cultural Sustainability,' where I'm bringing the arts from India and showing it to the global platform, the craftsmanship,' said Dasari. Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand crowned Miss World 2025 BMW's new flagship SUV to debut in US 10 Chinese nationals detained after ICE operation at Baton Rouge massage parlors What to know about the new 'Nimbus' COVID variant Meet the first Mrs. Telugu USA from Baton Rouge House GOP approves 'technical changes' to Trump agenda bill Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hans India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Thirumalini Dasari brings glory to Telugu community in US
Visakhapatnam: What happens when one is naturally inclined towards science and creativity in equal parts? 'It works like magic,' opines Thirumalini Dasari after getting crowned as 'Mrs. Telugu USA' in Dallas, Texas. She emphasises that it's the rare combo that made her stand out in the pageant hosted by the OMG Organisation in the USA. A rheumatologist and obesity medicine physician by profession and native of Visakhapatnam, Thirumalini Dasari emerged with the title in the grand finale as 'cultural queen carrying the crown of heritage' wherein 41 finalists vied with one another for the title. Currently, she is residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. After completing her MBBS in Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam, Thirumalini Dasari did MD in Rheumatology and obesity medicine. 'From the City of Destiny to City of Dreams, I came to New York to do my residency. Back then, I had gone through my share of struggles before becoming a successful doctor in the US. But all through my professional journey, I have equally been focused on becoming a well-groomed intellectual without any compromise on fitness,' she shares with The Hans India when contacted. Defining beauty pageant as one of the effective platforms to raise the voice of contestants, Thirumalini Dasari finds that the avenue is also a great stage to script a new story altogether. 'Apparently, nothing happens by chance. It's all part of destiny's preordaineddesign. My upbringing gave me a structure to focus on, while my culture shaped my values. My creative traits empowered me, advocacy fuelled my purpose in life and medicine served as a bridge that connected all of them,' she explains. Apart from alleviating pain through her treatment, the doctor says that her ability to empathise with patients pushed her to gain a professional edge. She says that she derives strength from her mother Dasari Lakshmi Kumari, draws inspiration from her late father Dasari Appala Raju. 'Encouraging me to break stereotypes, my husband Gadi Venkata Satish supports me in my endeavours,' she adds, recommending women to embrace positivity and ignore negativity in order to not just lead a fuller life but also enhance their overall wellbeing.
