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"When Aishwarya Rai claimed she didn't have the best beach body at Miss World—and still won;" I can attest to it, I can stamp it; How pageants affect how people see their bodies

By Kajal Sharma - 07 May 2025 05:29 PM
The ideal of physical perfection frequently takes precedence over all other considerations in beauty pageants. However, one of the most well-known Miss World winners, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, has never shied away from questioning antiquated beliefs. In a media interview, she reflected on her experience competing in the 1994 Miss World pageant, saying, "I was definitely not the best beach body of all the 87 contestants when I became Miss World." I'm able to attest to it and stamp it. Nevertheless, I took home the crown.The 2014 decision by the Miss World organization to discontinue the swimsuit round was embraced by the past Miss World. She believes that concentrating only on physical beauty ignores the real goal of these contests."People think this (swimwear round) is an imperative round, and this becomes the deciding factor," she explained. That is untrue.
I was informed that winning the title of "Miss Perfect 10" wasn't solely based on your physical attributes, but rather on your confidence, self-presentation, and a host of other factors.