Meet Sini Shetty, Analyst Representing India At Miss World 2024

India is all set to host the Miss World competition today, marking the prestigious international beauty pageant's return to the country after a hiatus of 28 years. Scheduled to be the 71st edition of the Miss World pageant, the competition commenced on February 18, 2024, in New Delhi, India, and is presently underway. The crowning of the new Miss World will take place today, March 9, 2024, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, where Karolina Bielawska of Poland will pass on her title to the deserving successor. Representing India at this year's Miss World competition is Sini Shetty, the winner of Femina Miss India 2022.

Here are 10 things to know about Sini Shetty: 

1. Sini Shetty hails from Karnataka and is a 23-year-old who was born in Mumbai, and has also won the Miss Talent award at Miss India 2022 sub contests.
2. Sini Shetty holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance and is currently pursuing a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) career.
3. Sini Shetty has previously worked in a marketing firm, and she was seen defining her personality as "Industrious, tenacious, empathetic and a hustler." While talking about her inspiration and what got her into competing in Miss India, Sini Shetty revealed that Priyanka Chopra has been her driving force. "Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra, when you look up to a person some of their words get stuck by you. The aspiration value increases, I remember hearing an interview of hers where she stated, 'Don’t try to squeeze into a glass slipper. Instead, shatter the glass ceiling.' I have been a fan ever since, " she said.
4. Sini Shetty's family and friends have been her backbone of support throughout her life and have reportedly supported her academic and creative choices.
5. Sini Shetty is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, training since the age of four and had her Arangetram at the age of 14.
6. Talking about her gnome in life Sini Shetty believes that the journey of anything you set out to do in life is the best part and there is no jumping to the end she said, "Know what the achievement means to you, respect it."
7. Her advice to the youth of the country is that life is all about the moments that take your breath away and not just the times you are breathing and that when you believe in yourself and take every opportunity that comes your way is when you are truly living a meaningful life.
8. The official account of Femina announced Sini Shetty's win announcing, "World - here she comes! Sini Shetty has conquered our stage and taken over our hearts with her magnetism, charm, endurance, and beauty! We’re so proud and can’t wait to see her represent India on the Miss World stage!  Please give it up for Femina Miss India World 2022, Sini Shetty."
9. In conversation with SheThePeople, Shetty spoke about her preparation for Miss World pageant. 

    

10. She said, "The Miss World pageant, set for March 9th in India and the past weeks have been filled with intense preparation. Through this journey, I've not only grown personally but also gained a clearer vision of my goals. While inspiration comes from within, the unwavering support of my parents, mentors, and family has been instrumental. They've been my strength, guiding me in every decision, and instilling values, culture, and tradition. Their support has grounded me, reminding me of my roots as I strive for growth."