Manushi Chhillar is an Indian actress and model who has already crowned Femina Miss India 2017 on 25 June 2017. Manushi Chhillar is a beauty pageant who joins as the sixth Indian woman to crown Miss world after Priyanka Chopra in Miss World 2000. She made her acting debut in the 2020 historical period drama film Prithviraj, directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi. She plays a prominent role in the Tehran movie starring John Abraham in the lead.
Manushi Chhillar’s father Dr. Mitra Basu Chhillar is a scientist at the Defence Research and Development Organisation, and her mother, Dr. Neelam Chhillar, is an associate professor and department head of neurochemistry at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences.
Manushi is a trained Kuchipudi classical dancer whose trainer is the legendary dancer Raja and Radha Reddy and Kaushalya Reddy. Also, she has attended the National School of Drama. Miss World Manushi Chhillar has a great passion for outdoor sports like scuba diving, snorkeling, and bungee jumping.
Pageantry
In June 2017, Manushi Chhillar took part in Femina Miss India 2017, representing her state Haryana. In the event, Chhillar was crowned Miss Photogenic and finally, Manushi won the title as well. And so she got the right to represent India at the Miss World 2017 competition.
Manushi Chhillar Miss World 2017
Manushi Chhillar became the semifinalist in the Top Model, People’s Choice, and Multimedia competitions at Miss World 2017 competition. Also, she was the co-winner of the Beauty with a Purpose competition. Miss World Manushi Chhillar’s project for the Beauty with a Purpose competition was Project Shakti. The main aim of the project is to spread awareness about menstrual hygiene. Chhillar has visited about 20 villages and has successfully treated around 5,000 women. On 18 November 2017, Chhillar was crowned Miss World 2017 by outgoing titleholder Stephanie Del Valle who was the previous title holder.
Biography
| Name | Manushi Chhillar |
| Real Name | Manushi Chhillar |
| Nickname | Manushi |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Date of Birth | 14 May 1997 |
| Age | 25 (as of 2022) |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Family | Father: Mitra Basu Chhillar (Scientist) Mother: Neelam Chhillar (Associate Professor and Department Head of Neurochemistry) Brother: Dalmitra Chillar Sister: Dewangana Chillar |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | NA |
| Husband | NA |
| Children | NA |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | MBBS Graduate |
| School | St. Thomas School, New Delhi |
| College | Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women, Sonipat |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Singing, Yoga, Gymming |
| Birth Place | Sonipat, Haryana, India |
| Hometown | Sonipat, Haryana, India |
| Current City | Rohtak, Haryana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
Interesting Facts
Here are some unknown facts about the Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar.
- Manushi pursued her medical degree in the State of Haryana which suffers the worst male-female ratio in the country.
- Manushi is only 20 years old and has been crowned Miss world title.
- Finalist of Fbb Campus Princess 2017.
- Ms. Manushi Chhillar aims to be a cardiac surgeon and has plans of opening non-profit hospitals in rural areas.
- Chhillar enjoys swimming in her free time. Also, has a keen interest in poetry, and likes painting too.
- Manushi was an All-India CBSE topper in English, in Class 12.
- She has more than 6 million followers (as of April 2020) on her Instagram account.
Manushi Chhillar Miss World Successor
Ms. Manushi Chhillar became the sixth Indian woman to grab the title of Miss World. the previous Indian Women who were crowned the Miss World title are,
- Reita Faria – 1966
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – 1994
- Diana Haydon – 1997
- Yukta Mookhey – 1999
- Ms. Priyanka Chopra – 2000
Movies
- 2022 – Samrat Prithviraj as Sanyogita
- 2022 – The Great Indian Family
- 2023 – Tehran
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Miss World 2018 | Herself/Reigning Miss World | International pageant |
| 2018 | 63rd Filmfare Awards | Herself/Performer | |
| 2018 | Super Night with Padman | Herself | Awareness program by SET India |
| 2017 | Miss World 2017 | Herself/Contestant/Winner | International pageant |
Awards
| Year | Association | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CNN-IBN Indian of the Year | Special Achievement | Won |
| 2019 | Elle Beauty Awards | Flawless Beauty | Won |
| 2019 | Lokmat Most Stylish Awards | Fresh Face | Won |
| 2021 | Filmfare Middle East Awards | Social Good | Won |
Media Titles
| Year | Awarding Organisation | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Times of India | Most Desirable Woman of India |
| 2019 | PETA | India's Hottest Vegetarian |
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