24 minutes agoAuthor: Kiran Jain
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Nandini Gupta, who won the Miss India 2023 title, is set to represent the country on the stage of Miss World today.
In a special conversation with Dainik Bhaskar, Nandini spoke openly about her project ‘Ekta’, ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ Mission, preparations, struggles and her inspirations of Miss World. Read some major parts of the conversation:
‘Beauty with a Purpose‘ Not just beauty, Is a thinking
Nandini said that Miss World talks about the purpose, not just beauty. Every participant brings a project under ‘Beauty with a Purpose’.
Regarding this, he said, ‘My project’ Ekta ‘is inspired by my uncle. They have polio, difficulty in speaking and also intellectual disabilities. Since childhood, people used to ignore him, made fun of him. Seeing all this, I thought in my heart that something should be done.
‘Unity’ means solidarity. Through this project, Nandini has met more than 3000 children and more than 50 teachers so far. She is also working with more than 8 non-government organizations.
‘I realized that these children need cooperation, not sympathy. I want them to feel self -sufficient. Therefore, my dream is that the government should not build separate schools for children with special needs, but should teach them in different parts of normal schools. This will also make them feel honored.
10 Sapna was decided at the age of the year- to become Miss World
Nandini told that when she was 10 years old, for the first time Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was seen in the film ‘Devdas’. ‘His beauty impressed me a lot. When Mummy told that she has been Miss World, she came to know about this crown for the first time. At that time, the crown, gown and makeup used to see everything. But when he started preparing himself, then you understood that real beauty is your hard work and your thinking. ‘
When the mother told that she too has lived in Miss Madhya Pradesh
An emotional moment for Nandini came when she won the crown of Miss India and a week later, Mummy said that she too became Miss Madhya Pradesh at the age of 21.
She said, ‘But she could not participate in Miss India, because then the financial condition of the house was not good and the view of the society was also different. I was surprised to hear that Mom never put the burden of her dreams on me. Now that I am going to Miss World, I am trying to fulfill her dreams too.
Creating yourself in Mumbai was the biggest struggle
Talking openly on her struggles, Nandini said, ‘The biggest challenge was to get out of her house and prove herself in a new city. I come from a place like Kota, where everyone falls asleep at 9 o’clock at night.
Life begins in Mumbai after 9 pm. This city never sleeps and in this you have to make your mark. I promise myself every day that I will learn something new today, work on myself and become a better person. ‘
Papa did not like us like daughters, Roses like sons
Nandini told that her father is a farmer and always wanted to make daughters self -sufficient. ‘When the people of the village used to ask that you do not have a son, Papa used to say- my daughters are my pride. He taught us to drive a tractor, taught us to run harvester. He used to say that a girl should have knowledge of everything, not just because it is needed, but for strength. ‘ He also told that now Papa believes in his dreams more and supports him at every step.
Even today my father does farming
Nandini proudly told, ‘My father still cultivates. My grandfather used to go to the fields even at the age of 92. Our family is deeply connected to the ground and perhaps the same connection keeps me connected to the ground too.
Preparation of Miss World as a festival
Regarding the preparation of Miss World competition, Nandini said, ‘It seems as if preparations before Diwali are going on. After 10 days, participants from 120 countries are coming to India and I feel like 120 guests are coming to my house. I want to show that magic of hospitality of India to everyone, especially in my Rajasthani style.
If you get a good roll, So I would like to work in films too
On the question of going to Bollywood or films, Nandini openly said, ‘If you get a good chance, I would definitely like to work. I want to not just glamor, but to do such characters that enhance me, teach me something new. Dream of working in both South Industry and Bollywood.
Now I think I am like, I am enough
Nandini told that the pageantry gave him confidence. ‘Earlier I used to think what people would say, now I wonder what people will say how well I am doing. He is no longer scared while picking up the mic. Now I am living for myself and want anyone who comes from a simple background, feel that she can do something. ‘
Priyanka Chopra is my inspiration
At the end of the interview, Nandini said, ‘I listen to Priyanka Chopra’s speeches before every interview. The confidence and pride with which she speaks is my inspiration. It has been learned from them that dreams have to be kept alive and the world has to show that we are not less than anyone.