Miss India Universe
The article gives a short biography of all the “Miss India” contestants who participated and represented India at “Miss Universe” Competition. “Miss Diva” is a part of Femina Miss India pageant that primarily selects India’s representatives to “Miss Universe” from 2013 onwards.
INDIA AT “MISS UNIVERSE” COMPETITION (2000 – 2018):
| Year | “Miss Diva Universe” Title winner | Place at “Miss Universe” |
| 2020 | TBA | TBA |
| 2019 | Vartika Singh | Top 20 |
| 2018 | Nehal Chudasama | Unplaced |
| 2017 | Shraddha Shashidhar | (Unplaced) |
| 2016 | Roshmitha Harimurthy | (Unplaced) |
| 2015 | Urvashi Rautela | (Unplaced) |
| 2014 | Noyonita Lodh | (Top 15) |
| 2013 | Manasi Moghe | (Top 10) |
I AM SHE – MISS UNIVERSE INDIA:
From 2010 to 2012 “I Am She – Miss Universe India” sends India’s representatives to “Miss Universe”.
| Year | “I Am She – Miss Universe India” Title winner | Place at “Miss Universe” |
| 2012 | Urvashi Rautela (Dethroned)
Shilpa Singh (Succeeded) |
Shilpa Singh (Top 16) |
| 2011 | Vasuki Sunkavalli | (Unplaced) |
| 2010 | Ushoshi Sengupta | (Unplaced) |
FEMINA MISS INDIA UNIVERSE:
Before 2010 “Femina Miss India Universe” used to send its winner to compete at “Miss Universe” pageant.( i.e. the Femina Miss India Winner was sent to Miss Universe and the runner up was sent to Miss World).
| Year | “Femina Miss India Universe”
Title winner |
Place at “Miss Universe” |
| 2009 | Ekta Chowdhary | (Unplaced) |
| 2008 | Simran Kaur Mundi | (Unplaced) |
| 2007 | Puja Gupta | Top 10 |
| 2006 | Neha Kapur | Top 20 |
| 2005 | Amrita Thapar | (Unplaced) |
| 2004 | Tanushree Dutta | Top 10 |
| 2003 | Nikita Anand | (Unplaced) |
| 2002 | Neha Dhupia | Top 10 |
| 2001 | Celina Jaitley | 4th Runner-up |
| 2000 | Lara Dutta | Winner Miss Universe 2000 |
Miss Diva Universe 2017 Shraddha Shashidhar:
| DOB | 3rd September 1996 |
| Age | 21 years (as of July 2018) |
| Height | 5’8” |
| Weight | 54 kg |
| Body measurements | 32-28-34 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Schooling | Army Public School, Deolali, Nashik, Maharashtra |
| Graduation | Sophia College for Women, Mumbai University, with a degree in BMM (Bachelors in Mass Media) |
| Profession | Model/ actress |
| Birth place/hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current city | Mumbai, India |
| Social service | Teaching Tibetan refugees at the Lha charitable trust. |
| Special awards | – |
| Links | Instagram – @ shraddha_shashidhar
Facebook – @ shraddhashashidhar |
Miss Diva Universe 2016 Roshmitha Harimurthy:
| DOB | 13th August 1994 |
| Age | 24 Years |
| Height | 5’9” |
| Weight | 53 kg |
| Body measurements | 34-24-34 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Schooling | Girls Only Sophia High School, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Graduation | M.Com – International Business at Women’s MCC(Mount Carmel College),
Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Profession | Model/ actress |
| Birth place/hometown | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Current city | Mumbai, India |
| Social service | Worked at the Thanisandra Government Primary School in collaboration with Eco Foundation for Sustainable Alternatives (EFSA). |
| Special awards | (At Miss Diva)
1. Miss Spectacular Eyes 2. Miss Refreshing Diva 3. Miss Rampwalk |
| Links | Instagram – @roshmitaa
Facebook – @ roshmithaharimurthy13 |
Miss Diva Universe 2015 Urvashi Rautela:
| DOB | 25th February 1994 |
| Age | 24 years (as of July 2018) |
| Height | 5’9” |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Body measurements | 34-27-35 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Schooling | D.A.V Public School Kotdwara, Uttarakhand |
| Graduation | Hindu College, Delhi University |
| Profession | 1. Model
2. Actress in music videos and movies 2.1. Singh Saab the Great 2.2. Sanam Re 2.3. Great Grand Masti 2.4. Hate Story 4 |
| Birth place/hometown | Nainital, Uttarakhand, India |
| Current city | Mumbai, India |
| Social service | Urvashi Rautela Foundation
PETA |
| Special awards | (At Miss Diva)
1. Miss Talented 2. Miss Rampwalk 3. Miss Body Beautiful |
| Links | Instagram – @urvashirautela
Facebook – @ImUrvashiRautela |
Miss Diva Universe 2014 Noyonita Lodh
| DOB | 8th August 1993 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Height | 5’7” |
| Weight | 50 kg |
| Body measurements | 33-28.5-35.5 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Schooling | The Frank Anthony Public School, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Graduation | Business Management from SJCC (St. Joseph’s College of Commerce)
Bengaluru University, Karnataka |
| Profession | Model/actress |
| Birth place/hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Current city | Mumbai, India |
| Social service | Taught underprivileged children and worked with an NGO for children suffering with HIV+ |
| Special awards | Miss Catwalk (At Miss Diva)
Best National Costume – Top 5 (At Miss Universe) |
| Links | Instagram – @ noyonitalodh
Facebook – @ noyonitalodh Twitter – @ @NoyonitaLodh |
Miss Diva Universe 2013 Manasi Moghe:
| DOB | 29th August 1991 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Height | 5’8” |
| Weight | 53 kg |
| Body measurements | 32-28-35 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Schooling | Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Graduation | B.E.( Bachelor of Engineering) in Electronics & Telecommunication from St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering and Technology, Nagpur |
| Profession | 1. Model
2. Actress in Marathi movies 2.1. Bugadi Mazhi Sandali Ga 2.2. Autograph (Marathi film ) |
| Birth place/hometown | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Current city | Mumbai , Maharashtra |
| Social service | 1. At St. Vincent Pallotti College, she worked with blind students as a member of “Pallottine Youth Forum Social Service Committee”.
2. Goodwill Ambassador of “Muktangan” (an initiative of Paragon Charitable Trust) |
| Special awards | Miss Active (At Miss Diva) |
| Links | Instagram – @ manasi_moghe
Facebook – @ manasimoghe2020 Twitter – @ manumoghe |
I Am She – Miss Universe India 2012 Shilpa Singh:
| DOB | 21st December 1988 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Height | 5’6” |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Body measurements | 32-25-33 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Schooling | 1. North Point Public School in Muzaffarpur (up to II Standard)
2. DBMS(Dakshin Bharat Mahila Samaj) School Jamshedpur, Jharkhand ( only 3rd Standard)
3. Sacred Heart School, Ranchi, Jharkhand (upto VIIth standard)
4. Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Powai, Mumbai (upto XII Standard) / 12th science with math and Computer Science (90%) |
| Graduation | B.Tech. in Computer Science from “Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering”, Shirpur, Maharashtra (constituent Institute of SVKM’s NMIMS University (2007-2011) |
| Profession | 1. Software Engineer at Infosys
(June 2011 – Dec 2012)
2. Model/Theatre Actor (Jan 2013 – Sep 2014)
3. Marketing Manager at Cube26 (Dec 2014 – To Present)
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| Birth place/hometown | Bishunpur Diha village, Singhiya block, Samastipur , Bihar |
| Current city | Mumbai, India |
| Social service | – |
| Special awards | Top 16 (At Miss Universe) |
| Links | – |
The beautiful I AM She 2012 winners were at the TAG Heuer store, to celebrate the launch of the new TAG Formula One…
Shilpa Singh ಅವರಿಂದ ಈ ದಿನದಂದು ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ ಭಾನುವಾರ, ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 30, 2012
I Am She – Miss Universe India 2011 Vasuki Sunkavalli:
| DOB | 17th August 1984 |
| Age | 34 Years |
| Height | 5’8” |
| Weight | 54 kg |
| Body measurements | 30-25.5-36.5 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Schooling | St. Ann’s High School, Secunderabad, Telangana |
| Graduation | 1. B.S.L.LL.B (Bachelor Of Socio Legal Sciences Bachelor Of Laws) from Symbiosis International University in Pune (2002-2007)
2. LLM- International Law and Human Rights from “New York University School of Law” (2009-2010)
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| Profession | 1. Intern at the NHRC (National Human Rights Committee, India)
2. Programming Officer at “Project Avahan” for HIV/AIDS, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Jun 2006 – Jun 2008)
3. Researcher at “Human Rights Watch”, Greater New York City (Jun 2009 – May 2010)
4. Research Analyst at “United Nations” (Jul 2010 – Apr 2012)
5. Senior Vice President at “Rainmaker learning resources Pvt. Ltd.”, Mumbai (Jan 2016 – To Present) |
| Birth place/hometown | Secunderabad, Telangana |
| Current city | – |
| Social service | 1. Donated Rs 50,000 to students of Mahboobia Government Girls High School, Hyderabad, for their education.
2. Programming Officer at “Project Avahan” for HIV/AIDS, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
3. Human Rights Lawyer |
| Special awards | I AM Voice (At I Am She – Miss Universe India ) |
| Links | – |
Vasuki Sunkavalli ಅವರಿಂದ ಈ ದಿನದಂದು ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ ಭಾನುವಾರ, ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 1, 2015
I Am She – Miss Universe India 2010 Ushoshi Sengupta:
| DOB | 30th July 1988 |
| Age | 30 Years |
| Height | 5’7.5” |
| Weight | 53 kg |
| Body measurements | 32-25.5-32.5 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Schooling | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ballygunje, Kolkata
(2000-2008) Science stream |
| Graduation | 1. B.A. Humanities (St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata)
2. Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality &Travel management. |
| Profession | 1. CEO & founder of TES (Tapashi education services)
2. CEO & founder at USP (Ushoshi Sengupta Productions Pvt. Ltd.)
3. Actress : Housefull 2 (Cameo)/ 2012 Goodbye December(Malayalam)/2013 Eagoler Chokh (Bengali)/ 2016 |
| Birth place | New Delhi, India |
| Hometown | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Current city | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Social service | Worked with ANI foundation (under I AM foundation led by Sushmita Sen.) to raise funds and awareness for HIV+ patients. |
| Special awards | – |
| Links | Instagram – @ushoshisengupta
Facebook – @ UshoshiSenguptaOfficial |
Femina Miss India Universe 2009 Ekta Chowdhary:
| DOB | 31st March 1986 |
| Age | 32 Years |
| Height | 5’-9.5” |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Body measurements | 32.5-25-36 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Schooling | Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi |
| Graduation | BBA from Western International University, New Delhi |
| Profession | Model/Beauty Paegent Judge/Actress |
| Birth place | Banaras, India |
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
| Current city | Mumbai, India |
| Social service | – |
| Special awards | Femina Miss Talented |
| Links | – |
Femina Miss India Universe 2008 Simran Kaur Mundi:
| DOB | 13 September 1988 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Height | 5′ 10” |
| Weight | 54 kg |
| Body measurements | 34-25.5-35 |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Schooling | Delhi Public School, Vijaipur, Guna, Madhya Pradesh |
| Graduation | B.Sc. Bio-Technology degree from the Holkar Science College Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Profession | 1. Guest Relations Executive at “Fame Cinemas” multiplex theatre in Andheri
2. Actress 2.1. Potugadu 2.2. Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi 2.3. Mundeyan Ton Bachke Rahin 2.4. Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon |
| Birth place | Mumbai, India |
| Hometown | Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Current city | Mumbai, India |
| Social service | Sports Goods Foundation of India, Jalandhar, Punjab |
| Special awards | 2nd Runner Up in swimsuit Round
1st Runner-up in Ao Dai constume Round Top 10 in “Best in National costume” contest |
| Links | Instagram – @ simrankaurmundi
Facebook – @ SimrankMundiOfficial Twitter – @ SimrankMundi |
Femina Miss India Universe 2007 Puja Gupta:
| DOB | 30th January 1985 |
| Age | 33 Years |
| Height | 5’6’’ |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Body measurements | 30-24.5-35 |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Schooling | Lady Irwin School, Delhi |
| Graduation | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
| Profession | 1. Model
2. Actress in movies 2.1. F.A.L.T.U. 2.2. Shortcut Romeo 2.3. Go Goa Gone |
| Birth place | New Delhi, India |
| Hometown | New Delhi, India |
| Current city | Mumbai, India |
| Social service | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) |
| Special awards | 9th position at Miss Universe 2007 |
| Links | Instagram – @ iampujagupta
Twitter – @iampujagupta |
Femina Miss India Universe 2006 Neha Kapur:
| DOB | 31st March, 1984 |
| Age | 34 Years |
| Height | 5’ 9.5” |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Body measurements | 32-23.5-37 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Schooling | Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi |
| Graduation | Fashion designing at Pearl Academy of Fashion, New Delhi |
| Profession | 1. Model
2. Owner of her own fashion label “Hensely” Instagrm – @ hensely_ |
| Birth place | New Delhi, India |
| Hometown | New Delhi, India |
| Current city | Los Angeles, USA |
| Husband | Married to Indian actor “Kunal Nayyar” (Dr Raj Koothrappali of “The Big Bang Theory”) on December 22, 2011. |
| Social service | – |
| Special awards | 1. Femina Miss Fresh Face
2. Femina Miss Photogenic 3. Top 16 at Miss Universe 2006 |
| Links | Instagram – @ nekapur |
Femina Miss India Universe 2005 Amrita Thapar:
| DOB | 1982 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Height | 5′ 7.5″ |
| Weight | 57 kg |
| Body measurements | 33-24.5 –37 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Schooling | – |
| Graduation | 1. St. Mary School, B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)
2. Two year P.G.(post-graduation) diploma in Apparel design, Fashion design & Clothing Technology from NIFT(National Institute of Fashion Technology) wing of SOFT (School of Fashion Technology), Pune, India |
| Profession | 1. Actress in Pankaj Udhas’s album song “Jaaneman”
2. Model 3. Director at “cosmopolitan institute of style” 4. Creative director, Athleisure Lifestyle |
| Birth place | Pune, India |
| Hometown | Pune, India |
| Current city | New York, USA |
| Social service | 1. Cancer Foundation of Jaipur and the Maha Veer Cancer Foundation
2. Aids awareness and cancer campaign with Pratham,USA 3. Cancer care ,India 4. Green Thumb, an environmental organisation |
| Special awards | – |
| Links | – |
Femina Miss India Universe 2004 Tanushree Dutta:
| DOB | 19th March 1984 |
| Age | 34 Years |
| Height | 5’ 8” |
| Weight | 56 Kg |
| Body measurements | 32-26-35 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Schooling | DBMS(Dakshin Bharat Mahila Samaj) School Jamshedpur, Jharkhand |
| Graduation | B Com from Pune University (second year dropout student) |
| Profession | Model
Actress in movies : 1. Aashiq Banaya Aapne 2. Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets 3. Raqeeb: Rivals in Love 4. Dhol 5. Risk 6. Good Boy, Bad Boy 7. Speed 8. Saas Bahu Aur Sensex 9. Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai 10. Rokkk 11. Apartment |
| Birth place | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India |
| Hometown | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India |
| Current city | Edison, New jersey, USA |
| Husband | – |
| Social service | – |
| Special awards | 1. Femina Miss Confidence
2. Femina Miss Beautiful Smile 3. Top 10 at Miss Universe |
| Links | Instagram – @ iamtanushreeduttaofficial |
Femina Miss India Universe 2003 Nikita Anand:
| DOB | 1983 |
| Age | 35 Years |
| Height | 5’ 8” |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Body measurements | 33-26-34 |
| Zodiac sign | – |
| Schooling | 1. St. Mary’s School, Pune, Maharashtra
2. Bishop Westcott Girls’ School, Ranchi, Jharkhand 3. Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Graduation | B.Des.(Bachelor of Design) from NIFT(National Institute Of Fashion Technology), New Delhi with Specialization in Fashion Design |
| Profession | 1. Anchor
2. Model 3. Compere 4. Actress in movies 4.1. The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb 4.2. The Memsahib 4.3. Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee 4.4. Dil Dosti Etc 4.5. Ek Second… Jo Zindagi Badal De 4.6. Four Two Ka One 4.7. Dear Zindagi 4.8. Secret Superstar 4.9. October |
| Birth place | Jalandhar , Punjab, India |
| Hometown | Jalandhar , Punjab, India |
| Current city | Mumbai, India |
| Husband | – |
| Social service | Dhyan Yog Society, New Delhi |
| Special awards | – |
| Links | Facebook – @anandnikita24
Instagram -@anandnikita |
Femina Miss India Universe 2002 Neha Dhupia:
| DOB | 27th August 1980 |
| Age | 37 Years |
| Height | 5’6″ |
| Weight | 54 kg |
| Body measurements | 34-24-37 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Schooling | 1. Navy Children School, Naval Base, Kochi, Kerala
2. Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi |
| Graduation | B.A (Hons.) History from Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi (Delhi University) |
| Profession | Model
Actress 1. Qayamat: City Under Threat 2. Rakht: What If You Can See the Future 3. Sheesha 4. Kyaa Kool Hai Hum 5. Garam Masala 6. Chup Chup Ke 7. Utthaan 8. Delhii Heights 9. Ek Chalis Ki Last Local etc. |
| Birth place | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Hometown | – |
| Current city | Mumbai, India |
| Husband | Married to actor Angad Bedi on May 10, 2018 |
| Social service | 1. Habitat for Humanity India
2. Shiksha (NGO) 3. Project Nanhi Kali |
| Special awards | Top 10 at Miss Universe 2002 |
| Links | Instagram – @nehadhupia
Facebook – @nehadhupiaofficial Twitter – @nehadhupia |
Femina Miss India Universe 2001 Celina Jaitley:
| DOB | 24th November 1981 |
| Age | 36 Years |
| Height | 5’ 6” |
| Weight | 54 kg |
| Body measurements | 34-24-36 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Schooling | 1. Canossa Convent Ranikhet
2. Army Public Schools Udhampur (J&K) 3. City Montessori School, Lucknow, India 4. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kolkata |
| Graduation | B.Com. Hons. In Accountancy from IGNOU |
| Profession | Model
Actress in movies 1. Janasheen 2. Khel – No Ordinary Game 3. No Entry 4. Jawani Diwani 5. Zinda 6. Tom, Dick, and Harry 7. Shakalaka Boom Boom 8. Golmaal Returns 9. Accident on Hill Road 10. Thank You ……………………….etc |
| Birth place | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Hometown | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Current city | Dubai, UAE and Singapore |
| Husband | businessman Peter Haag |
| Social service | 1. United Nations Equality champion for its FREE & EQUAL Campaign for members of LGBT community
2. PETA ambassador |
| Special awards | At Miss India Universe :
1. Ms Beautiful Skin 2. Ms Beautiful Eyes 3. Ms Beautiful Body 4. Indiatimes Surfers choice award, 5. MTV Most Wanted award 6. Best Dressed 7. 4th runner-up at Miss Universe 2001 |
| Links | Instagram – @ celinajaitlyofficial |
Femina Miss India Universe 2000 and Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta:
| DOB | 16th April 1978 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Height | 5’ 8” |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Body measurements | 34-28-34 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Schooling | 1. St. Francis Xavier Girls’ High School, Bengaluru, Karnataka
2. Frank Anthony Public School, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Graduation | Degree in Economics and a minor in communications from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai |
| Profession | Model
Entrepreneur Actress in movies: 1. Andaaz 2. Masti 3. Insan 4. Elaan 5. Kaal 6. No Entry 7. Zinda 8. Jhoom Barabar Jhoom 9. Partner 10. Billu Barber 11. Do Knot Disturb 12. Blue 13. Housefull 14. Chalo Dilli 15. Don 2 …………….etc. |
| Birth place | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnatka, India |
| Current city | Bandra , Mumbai, India |
| Husband | married to Indian tennis player, Mahesh Bhupathi on 16 February 2011 |
| Social service | 1. United Nations Population Fund Goodwill Ambassador
2. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) |
| Special awards | 1. 1st runner-up in “Best in National Costume Award”
2. 1st in swimsuit round 3. 4th position in evening gown round 4. Lara topped the interview round by earning a whopping 9.954 in Top 5 contestant’s interview and holds the record of the highest earned score in the history of the Miss Universe pageant. |
| Links | Instagram- @larabhupathi
Twitter – @LaraDutta |
Miss universe 2000 TOP 10 Contestant’s scores:
| Swimsuit | Evening Gown | Interview | |
| 1. India | 9.44 | 9.40 | 9.954 |
| 2.Venezuela | 9.37 | 9.55 | 9.000 |
| 3.Spain | 9.07 | 9.51 | 9.266 |
| 4.Canada | 9.31 | 8.97 | 8.866 |
| 5.USA | 9.10 | 9.24 | 8.780 |
| 6.Colombia | 8.66 | 9.52 | – |
| 7.Estonia | 8.90 | 9.04 | – |
| 8.Zimbabwe | 8.74 | 8.94 | – |
| 9.France | 8.60 | 8.92 | – |
| 10.South Africa | 8.54 | 8.75 | – |