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.

Manushi Chhillar

Pet Win Who

When you do what you love, you do not feel the pressure.

Manushi Chhillar

Love You What You Love

Health and hygiene are a basic personal need for all.

Manushi Chhillar

Health T Son

The use of sanitary pads and the dos and don'ts should be discussed with openness so as to make a hygienic and healthy life for the women.

Manushi Chhillar

Women Men Life

I have an ocean of opportunities awaiting me and once I am back from Miss World, I want to explore whatever life has to offer.

Manushi Chhillar

Life World Whatever

People associate pageants with glamour, where there are celebrities walking on the ramp wearing beautiful gowns, heels and make-up - but that's just one aspect.

Manushi Chhillar

Age Wit Where

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

Manushi Chhillar

Work Men Health

When I took admission in a medical college, I found that apart from the lack of education, what stopped girls from menstrual management was a limited access to sanitary pads.

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Men Medical Education

I feel fortunate that my parents supported me.

Manushi Chhillar

Up UN Tuna

Once you are confident, and comfortable with who you are; once you are unapologetic about yourself, things fall into place.

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Yourself Yours Your

I think if you make others happy you are contented.

Manushi Chhillar

You Think Thin

As women, we should set an example and make others feel confident that they can do amazing things as well.

Manushi Chhillar

Women Men Amazing

Education brings a sense of confidence and self-worth to yourself.

Manushi Chhillar

Education Yourself Yours

My project for menstrual hygiene is about empowering girls.

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Power Men T

Miss World victory is something very personal to me.

Manushi Chhillar

World Victory Victor

As a medical student, you have to study every day. You can't cover the syllabus by studying for a few nights before your exam.

Manushi Chhillar

Medical Your You

Three components - education, equality and empowerment - play an important and pivotal role in moving the country forward in every aspect.

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War Power Men

I dream to be happy.

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T I Dream Happy

I've always looked up to Dr. Reita Faria, the first Asian to win the Miss World crown. Despite many offers from the glamour industry, she followed her passion and went on to become a gynaecologist.

Manushi Chhillar

World Win Wed

I was always focused on my studies and wanted to be a doctor, but like every girl, I would also dream to be at a beauty pageant at least once in life.

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Life Age Would

I have a friend in every country now.

Manushi Chhillar

Very UN Try

I think everyone can make a difference, I think even smiling at someone in the morning can make her day.

Manushi Chhillar

I realised that being a mother is similar to being an entrepreneur. You set up a system that is your family and you invest... you take risks and you actually have the most important job of rearing up the future of not just your family or an individual, but of the entire world. That is a tough and risky job.

Manushi Chhillar

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.

Manushi Chhillar

I think a mother deserves the highest respect and when you talk about salary, it's not always about cash, but I feel it's the love and respect that you give to someone.

Manushi Chhillar

I think it's okay not knowing what you want to become.

Manushi Chhillar

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

Manushi Chhillar

I aim to work for girls and I am hopeful I will achieve it through the support of the Miss World Organization.

Manushi Chhillar

I sense an actor in me.

Manushi Chhillar

Success is not just about being a hard worker, it is about becoming a smart worker.

Manushi Chhillar

Delhi has a different vibe.

Manushi Chhillar

It takes a lot of self-belief to be Miss World.

Manushi Chhillar

Get up every morning, tell yourself you are beautiful and gear up to win!

Manushi Chhillar

Believe in yourself and never shy away from hard work.

Manushi Chhillar

The relationship between a mother and child is more than just give and take; it is magical.

Manushi Chhillar

When other students would study after classes, I would go out again to work out and then study in the night.

Manushi Chhillar

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

Manushi Chhillar

Communication is everything, especially as a doctor, you need to communicate with your patients.

Manushi Chhillar

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

Manushi Chhillar

I would never rule out any opportunity completely. I'd be a fool to do that.

Manushi Chhillar

I had the opportunity to work with the one and only Ranveer Singh. It was a great experience for me because his energy and whole aura is so infectious that just keeps you going.

Manushi Chhillar

If you make someone feel better they are going to make others feel better.

Manushi Chhillar

My mother is my first role model. We have lived every dream together. The way she has balanced everything in life makes me want to be like her.

Manushi Chhillar

It is fundamental when you are a doctor for a good doctor-patient relationship.

Manushi Chhillar

When I was at the Miss India competition, I was just trying to learn. It was all very new for me, and I was wondering where do I fit in. But it is about enjoying the whole journey.

Manushi Chhillar

As students, it's important that irrespective of whatever you are doing, you educate yourself, as that gives you certain standing in public.

Manushi Chhillar

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

Manushi Chhillar

To me, my mother is very beautiful and the epitome of a woman. She knows how to balance a busy professional life with family life.

Manushi Chhillar

My school has always encouraged students to participate in different competitions and it was my teachers who helped me overcome stage fear as I have always been a very shy person.

Manushi Chhillar

I was a Science student and it is often believed that all those who study Science are only good in academics, so many students sent me messages saying how I have become an inspiration for them.

Manushi Chhillar

As Miss World 2017, and even later in life, I'd like to take health and hygiene to everybody.

Manushi Chhillar