Who is Manasa Varanasi, winner of Miss India 2020?

The 23 year old became the latest to win the Miss India crown on Wednesday

Published: February 11, 2021 12:50 Nilanjana Javed, Senior News Editor

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Manasa Varanasi was crowned the winner of Miss India 2020 pageant on Wednesday. She will go on to represent India at the 70th Miss World pageant in December 2021. Image Credit: Insta/missindiaorg Verified

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Here’s a look at India’s new Miss World. The 23-year-old was born in Hyderabad. Image Credit: Insta/manasa5varanasi

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When she’s not out there competing for crowns, the beauty queen is working as a financial information exchange analyst. Image Credit: Insta/manasa5varanasi

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Varanasi is a Vasavi College of Engineering alumnus. Image Credit: Insta/manasa5varanasi

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Varanasi says was a shy child, but fond of Bharatanatyam and music. Her interests today include reading, yoga and staring at the sky. Image Credit: Insta/manasa5varanasi

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Her favourite quote reportedly is is, "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Image Credit: Insta/manasa5varanasi

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Her favourite quote reportedly is is, "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Image Credit: Insta/manasa5varanasi

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But there’s also Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who was the winner of the Miss World 2000 pageant, who she says is an inspiration. Image Credit: Insta/manasa5varanasi

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The Miss India jury panel that crowned Varanasi comprised of actors such as Neha Dhupia, Chitrangada Singh, Pulkit Samrat, and renowned designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock. Image Credit: Insta/missindiaorg

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