[caption id="attachment_8240" align="alignleft" width="350" caption="Vanya Mishra, Prachi Misha, Rochelle Maria Rao win Miss India crowns"][/caption]
The winners of the Pantaloons Femina Miss India (PFMI) 2012 pageant were declared at a star-studded event at Bhavans Ground, Andheri. The winners are Vanya Mishra (Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2012),Prachi Mishra (Pantaloons Femina Miss India Earth 2012),Rochelle Maria Rao (Pantaloons Femina Miss India International 2012).
Chandigarh girl, Vanya Mishra who got a direct entry in the final 20 after winning Dabur Gulabari Miss Rose Glow 2011 contest is finally PFMI'12 Miss World.In answer to th final question, If you have an option, 'will you create thousand jobs or feed thousand children daily?'Vanya said, "Little children are innocent and anybdy's heart will melt. I wil also try to give them education so that they can feed themselves and their family too."The PFMI 2012 winners were crowned by Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2011 Kanistha Dhankhar, Pantaloons Femina Miss India Earth 2011 Hasleen Kaur, Pantaloons Femina Miss India International 2011 Ankita Shorey.Mr Kamal Basu, Head Marketing Skoda Auto India Private Limited gave away car keys as part of grand prize to the three finalists.
Name: Vanya Mishra
Age : 19 years
Height : 5'7"
Vital statistics (in inches): 34-25-37
Place of Birth : Jalandar
Crowned : Dabur Gulabari Miss Rose Glow 2011
City : ChandigarhProfession : Student
Relationship status : Single
College : PEC University of Technology
Interest: Badminton, Listening to music, Dancing & Reading
A quote or saying that has had profound impact on you
"If you believe that you can touch the stars, then you really can but if you think that you are a nobody then you will always remain a nobody".
What gives you a high?
Good Party Music & My Ambition
One law you would like to break?
I would not like to move away from my family post marriage
If you win the "Miss India" title what would be your first big splurge?
I want my own car preferably an Audi
Best pick up line you have ever heard?
"If u were a burger from McDonalds you would be Mc gorgeous"
Rate in order of priority the three qualities every woman must possess
Sensibility, modesty and beauty with brains.
A tune you cannot get out of your mind...
DJ got us falling in love again
Three achievements that will make you feel your life was a huge success!
Making my mom proud, being satisfied with what I have achieved and winning the Femina Miss India Crown
The weirdest thing you have ever tasted...
Orange Paratha
Last Movie that made you cry?
Rang De Basanti
Rate in order of personal preference the three qualities you admire in a man
His behavior with women, kindness and intelligence
If a Star was to give a solo performance whom would you pick and why?
Shahrukh Khan, because I have always found him a true entertainer
Craziest rumour you have heard about yourself?
I have stopped eating as I want to become size zero
How can you be sure whether a guy is the right man for you?
I would leave it to my instincts; I feel my heart will call out if he is the right man
With which celebrity would you like to go on a vacation?
Roger Federer
Do you think live-in is a good way to check out a relationship?
Personally I would say no, because if I'm sure enough to live with him, then I might as
well marry him
If you were to give one bit of advice to the youth today, what would that be?
To believe in yourself
If you are good, good things will happen to you someday sure
Your body to you means...
It's everything that represents who I am, I worship it and would like to keep it healthy
always
A man's most attractive physical feature...
His smile
One word in which you would like to be described to a guy...
Versatile
Favorite actor
Priyanka Chopra & Robert Downy Jr.
Favorite movie?
Due date
Love is...
A feeling of total contentment and happiness.
Food is...
One of the biggest loves of my life.
Name : Prachi Mishra
Age: 24
Height: 5' 7"
Vital statistics (in inches): 33- 24-36
Place of birth: Allahabad
City: Pune
Crowned: PFMUP '11, 1st Runner up
Profession: Investment advisor
Relationship Status: Single
College: Symbiosis, Pune
Interests: Reading and travelling
A quote or saying that has had profound impact on you
"The best way to predict your future is to create it".
What gives you a high?
Success gives me a high
One law you would like to break...
Drinking age of 25 years and above
If you win Miss India, what would be your first big splurge?
Europe trip with my family
Best pick up line you have ever heard?
Never got any pick up line from anyone
Rate in order of priority the three qualities every woman must possess
Intellectual, open and warm, soft spoken
A tune you cannot get out of your mind...
'You are so beautiful'
Three achievements that will make you feel your life was a huge success!
The international pageant crown, maintaining it and finally to be a good mother.
The weirdest thing you have ever tasted...
Raw Maggi, during my hostel days in the middle of the night
The last movie that made you cry?
Viruddh (Amitabh and Sharmila Tagore)
Rate in order of personal preference the three qualities you admire in a man
Firstly would be the way he talks, his eyes and his overall personality
If a star were to give a solo performance for you, whom would you prefer and why?
Aishwarya Rai. Since my teenage years, I have been dancing to her songs. I have always loved her on screen and copied her in the mirror. So it will be a dream come true for me.
What is the craziest rumour you have heard about yourself?
None
How can you be sure whether a guy is the right man for you?
When I will meet him, I will get a gut feeling!
With which celebrity would you like to go on a vacation...
Akshay Kumar, any day. I am his biggest fan.
Do you think live-in is a good way to check out a relationship?
Yes, I think as we always hear that things change after marriage, love is not the same. So, why not try out this situation before settling down!
If you were to give one bit of advice to the youth today, what would that be?
Dream big, follow your dreams and don't take shortcuts!
Your body to you means...
Temple ... I love, worship and respect my body
A man's most attractive physical feature...
His eyes
One word in which you would like to be described to a guy...
Mesmerising
Favourite Actor:
Akshay Kumar
Favourite Movie:
Jab We Met
Love is...
Love is a beautiful feeling only if you respect it
Food is...
A basic necessity
Name: Rochelle Maria Rao
Height :5'7"
Vital Statistics : 32-23-36
Place of birth : Chennai
Crowned: PFMI South'12 1 st Runner-up
City: Chennai
Profession : Anchor
Relationship Status : single
College: M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Woman
Interests : I love nature, exploring new cuisines and meeting new people, apart from doing social work, reading, music and traveling
A quote or saying that has had profound impact on you
"If you don't stand for something, you would fall for anything"
What gives you a high?
The stage and watching an underprivileged child taste a plum for the first time
One law you would like to break ...
Wish we could travel anywhere without visa or passport
If you win Miss India, what would be your first big splurge ?
Probably a long vacation abroad!
Best pick up line you have ever heard?
"If you let me, I will treat you like the goddess you are"
Rate in order of priority the three qualities every woman must possess
Confidence, elegance which is not artificial, intelligence
A tune you cannot get out of your mind ...
'Moves Like Jagger' by Maroon 5
Three achievements that will make you feel your life was a huge success!
Winning the Miss India and Miss World crowns, starting my own church and NGO, and a successful career in media.
The weirdest thing you have ever tasted
Stingray - I loved it!
The last movie that made you cry:
Jesus 2000, only spiritual movies make me cry
Rate in order of personal preference the three qualities you admire in a man
He should be confident
He should be talkative as I love to talk a lot
He should be able to dance with me or sing well for me
If a star were to give a solo performance for you, whom would you prefer and why?
I would have liked Patrick Swayze to do a solo, but I suppose that dream shall never materialize now. Rest his soul.
What is the craziest rumour you have heard about yourself? .
That I was going to become a nun
How can you be sure whether a guy is the right man for you?
He should work well with me, we should enjoy each other, we should be able to ignore each other's quirks, and finally we should be a good team together.
With which celebrity would you like to go on a vacation...
Johnny Depp
Do you think live-in is a good way to check out a relationship
No, you lose respect for each other, when you live together without the security of wedding vows, it will never lead to marriage
If you were to give one bit of advice to the youth today, what would that be?
Slow down, enjoy every moment, and pay a little more attention to those around you, whom you could help with very little effort.
Your body to you means...
Temple of God, meant to do his work on earth
A man's most attractive physical feature...
His eyes
One word in which you would like to be described to a guy...
Absolute fun
Favorite Actor :
Johnny Depp
Favorite Movies:
Now and then
Love is...
Understanding + compromise with an amazing result
Food is ...
My life
~TNN