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India Revisits Six Miss World Crowns Before 2026 Finale
The Miss World finale is about to happen in Vietnam.
People around the world can watch it on JioHotstar at 5:30 pm.
Nikita Porwal is representing India in the competition.
India has already won the Miss World crown six times.
Dr Reita Faria was the first Indian winner, in 1966.
Aishwarya Rai, Diana Hayden, Yukta Mookhey, and Priyanka Chopra later won the title.
Manushi Chhillar won it again in 2017 after a 17-year wait.
Many people in India hope Nikita will win the crown this time.
The Miss World 2026 finale is set to take place in Vietnam and will stream on JioHotstar at 5:30 pm.
Nikita Porwal, Femina Miss India World 2024 and an actor from Ujjain, is representing India.
Dr Reita Faria became India’s first Miss World winner in 1966.
Aishwarya Rai, Diana Hayden, Yukta Mookhey, and Priyanka Chopra won the crown between 1994 and 2000.
Manushi Chhillar ended a 17-year gap by winning Miss World in 2017, and India is now supporting Nikita Porwal.
- Who
- Nikita Porwal is representing India, alongside contestants from countries around the world.
- What
- The Miss World 2026 finale will feature representatives competing for the Miss World crown, while India’s six previous victories are being revisited.
- Where
- The finale will take place in Vietnam.
- When
- The finale is scheduled for 2026 and will be livestreamed at 5:30 pm; no specific date is stated.
- Why
- Contestants are competing for the prestigious Miss World crown, and India is hoping to win it again.
Key facts
- Indian representative
- Nikita Porwal, an actor from Ujjain and Femina Miss India World 2024 titleholder
- Finale location
- Vietnam
- Streaming platform
- JioHotstar
- Streaming time
- 5:30 pm
- India’s first winner
- Dr Reita Faria, Miss World 1966
- Most recent Indian winner
- Manushi Chhillar, Miss World 2017
- Number of Indian crowns
- Six
Quotes
Miss India Organisation
The organization that shared a retrospective video about India’s Miss World winners
“I think a mother is of highest respect. I don't think it's just about cash but love and respect she gives to someone. She is the biggest inspiration in my life. Mother should get the highest respect.”
NDTV
“She also made her mark across the competition, winning Miss Photogenic and the swimsuit special award, before being crowned Miss World 1997.”
NDTV
Sources
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