Priyanka Chopra to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: 7 Beauty Queens Who made to Silver Screens
Priyanka Chopra to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: 7 Beauty Queens Who made to Silver Screens
For decades, Indian beauty pageants have been more than just a crown and sash, they have been the launchpad for some of Bollywood’s most iconic actresses. With grace, glamour, and grit, several winners of Miss India, Miss World, and Miss Universe have seamlessly transitioned from the ramp to the reel. Here’s a look at some remarkable women who not only made their mark in pageants and made the nation proud, but also went on to rule the big screen.
From winning pageants to winning audiences’ hearts, these seven celebs include Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Dia Mirza, Lara Dutta, Manushi Chhillar and Harnaz Sandhu.
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Sushmita Sen – Miss Universe 1994
India’s first Miss Universe winner, Sushmita made her Bollywood debut with Dastak and went on to deliver memorable performances in Biwi No.1 and Main Hoon Na. Today, she continues to shine, captivating audiences both on the big screen and OTT platforms.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Miss World 1994
Often called the “most beautiful woman in the world,” Aishwarya’s win at Miss World opened doors to Bollywood. From Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to Devdas and Jodhaa Akbar, she has been a global face of Indian cinema.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas – Miss World 2000
The global icon started with a beauty crown and went on to conquer Bollywood with films like Fashion and Barfi! before taking over Hollywood with Quantico and big-ticket films.
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Lara Dutta – Miss Universe 2000
After her Miss Universe triumph, Lara stepped into Bollywood with Andaaz and carved a niche in films like No Entry and Partner.
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Dia Mirza – Miss Asia Pacific 2000
Graceful and elegant, Dia charmed audiences with films like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and has since been an advocate for social and environmental causes.
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Manushi Chhillar – Miss World 2017
The doctor-turned-beauty queen made her Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar in Samrat Prithviraj and is now gearing up for more projects.
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Harnaaz Sandhu – Miss Universe 2021
The latest beauty queen to step into cinema, Harnaaz is making her Bollywood debut with Sajid Nadiadwala’s Baaghi 4, proving the crown is still a ticket to the big screen.
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