Manushi Chhillar

“I was a physics topper in my school and used to encourage my juniors.”

“I do enjoy being in front of the camera and that is something new I have discovered.”

“Even as a Miss World, you have to roleplay sometimes. When you look at some people, you feel like breaking down but you've to smile and spread happiness. So of course, I know I am a good actor.”

“Menstruation is a natural phenomenon and it is neither dirty, nor a taboo.”

“Trying mirchi vada was like an achievement for me as it's too spicy!”

“I told my parents that I wanted to work on menstrual hygiene because I believe a girl can achieve everything if she is healthy.”

“Haryana has supported me throughout my journey. I have received immense love and support from here.”

“I think if you make others happy you are contented.”

“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.”

“Haryana has some beautiful places for film shoots.”

“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 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.”

“When you set an example, it helps other girls to dream.”

“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.”

“Motherhood is the most beautiful thing that can happen to a woman.”

“My aim has always been to win the Miss World title.”

“The Miss World journey has been incredible.”

“I have been to all continents of the world.”

“Winning a beauty pageant and the Miss India title was always a dream.”

“At the Miss India competition, I didn't think I was going to win, I didn't know how to wear makeup, I did not have the most glamorous clothes. I was like a nerd who was put among glamorous, beautiful and talented girls, and I didn't know what I was doing.”