India to host Miss World pageant after 28 years

After a 28-year hiatus, India will host the 71st Miss World pageant, which will be broadcast live and globally via streaming services. “Chairman of Miss World, Julia Morley CBE, commented, “Excitement fills the air as we proudly announce India as the host country for Miss World,” the Miss World official page said X. Anticipate a celebration of empowerment, variety, and beauty. Prepare yourself for an amazing voyage! #BeautyWithAPurpose #MissWorldIndia.”

The pageant was last conducted in Bengaluru in 1996. In 1966, Reita Faria Powell became the first Indian woman to win the title of Miss World. Diana Hayden won the Miss World title in 1997, but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan took home the title in 1994. In 1999, Yukta Mookhey became the fourth Miss World from India, and in 2000, Priyanka Chopra Jonas became victorious. In 2017, Manushi Chhillar won the title of Miss World. At the conclusion of the competition, Poland’s Karolina Bielawska will be crowned the next Miss World. This year’s locations for the event are the stunning Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, the beautiful G-20 site, and the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event takes place between February 18 and March 9.

The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) will host “The Opening Ceremony” and “India Welcomes the World Gala” at Hotel Ashok in New Delhi on February 20. The Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai will host the 71st Miss World global finale on March 9. In a statement, Julia Evelyn Morley CBE, Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organization, said, “It is an immense honor to be returning to India, a country I greatly admire, and to bring 120 National champions to witness the splendor of this country.” Miss World is a month-long celebration of female success, not just one single event. We’re going to showcase India to the world and attract the world to India.” Founded in 1951, the Miss World pageant claims to transcend conventional beauty pageants and adopt a new paradigm focused on the capacity and intelligence to bring about positive change through humanitarian service.

India’s Miss World Organization advisor, Munish Gupta, stated, “Miss World will showcase rich tapestry of India’s culture, traditions, heritage, arts and crafts, textiles, cuisine, tourism and much more to a massive global audience.” This year, to demonstrate why they ought to move on to the Top 20 finals, every competitor will have a dedicated media channel on the expansive MissWorld.com platform. Highlights of the event include the World Top Designer Award and Miss World Top Model – Mumbai, the Continental Beauty With A Purpose Challenge – Plenary Hall, Bharat Mandapam – New Delhi on February 21, the Miss World Red Carpet Special, Jio World, the Head To Head Challenge Final – The Summit Room, Bharat Mandapam – New Delhi on February 23, the Miss World Talent Final – Mumbai, the Multi-Media Challenge – Mumbai, and the Miss World Sports Challenge – New Delhi Convention Centre in Mumbai.

The 71st Miss World Final is being produced by Endemol Shine India. “Securing the television production mandate for the 71st Miss World finale is a testament to our leadership and excellence in event production,” said Rishi Negi, Group COO of Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India in a statement. The 71st Miss World Final will be broadcast live from Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre on March 9 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.