1952: - Indrani Rahman - Miss India 1952
Miss Universe 1952 = Unplace
Indrani Rahman was an Indian classical dancer, of Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Odissi, which she popularized in the west, and later settled in New York in 1976. In 1952, she won the first Miss India pageant. she already married, and with a child, she became the first Miss India, and went on to compete in the Miss Universe 1952 Pageant, held at Long Beach, California. Soon, she was travelling along with her mother and performing all over the world. In 1961, she was the first dancer presented on a national tour by the Asia Society, and also performed for US President John F. Kennedy and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, during Nehru's official visit to Washington, D.C., and in the following years she also performed for Emperor Haile Selassie, Queen Elizabeth II, Mao Zedong, Nikita Khrushchev, and Fidel Castro. In 1976 she became a faculty member of the dance division at the Juilliard School at New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, taught in various American universities, including Harvard, and spent her remaining two decades in the United States, touring extensively. Indrani Rahman died on February 5, 1999 in Manhattan, New York.
Indrani Rehman after being crowned Miss India 1952. She was the first Indian woman to participate in the Miss Universe held in USA in 1952
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NOTE: - With a child when Indrani won the Miss India crown by press. That’s way she did not place
In contest. If she didn’t marry she can be the 1rst Miss Universe or be better placed in the contest.
One of the most beautiful delegates of the Miss Universe pageant ever, declared by internet voting.
1953-1963: - India not participated.
1964: - Meher Mistry - Femina Miss India 1964
Miss Universe 1964 = Unplace
After the pageant, Meher returned to modelling. She also took up writing features on fashion in reputed magazines. She has authored two books, Manstyle and Fashion Kaleidoscope.
Today, she has achieved international recognition as a fashion critic and has been honored with the 'Hall of Fame Fashion Writer Award' by Kingfisher.
1965: - Persis Khambatta - Femina Miss India 1965
Miss Universe 1965 = Unplace
After pulling out of Miss Universe at the last minute, she ended up on Hollywood's doorstep. Among her films are "Star Trek - The Motion Picture" and "The Wilby Conspiracy." From runaway shows to charity dinners, screen tests to award presenting, Persis enjoyed a dazzling career. She wrote "The Pride of India," a coffee table book about the former Miss India's, and died peacefully in 1998.
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1966:- Yasmin Daji - Femina Miss India 1966
Miss Universe 1966 = 3rd Runner Up
Yasmin Daji was studying medical science in Delhi when she entered Femina Miss India pageant in 1966. She was crowned the eventual winner. She also won Miss Beautiful Smile sub-award at the said pageant. She represented India at Miss Universe 1966 pageant and was declared 3rd Runner Up. She returned home and completed her studies. After becoming Miss Universe 3rd runner up, she became a very prominent and well known face in India. She was the face of the famous Lure cosmetics in India. She became one of the most beautiful women in the Indian modelling industry. She was also mentioned in the famous book Pride of India by Persis Khambatta. She went on to complete her MBBS and become a doctor. Now in America, she started a readymade silk garment business, organized fashion shows, worked as International Marketing Coordinator at a computer manufacturing company, and was also the Marketing Assistant in a large bank. Currently, she spends time with her family, and is a Marketing Agent for AIIR.COM
1967: - Nayyara Mirza - Femina Miss India 1967
Miss Universe 1967 = Unplace
In the sixties, Nayyara Mirza defied all oppositions and took a bold step by participating in Femina's Beauty Contest. On her return from the Miss Universe contest, she was inundated with offers for movies. However, she refused all and preferred to settle down in holy matrimony. Today, she is known by the name of Nalini Patel.
1968: - Anjum Mumtaz Baig - Femina Miss India 1968
Miss Universe 1968 = Unplace
She came from the conservative city of Hyderabad, and entered the competition for fun. Anjum made history by winning the title. Today, she is happily married to a neurosurgeon in the United States.
1969: - Kavita Bhabani - Femina Miss India 1969
Miss Universe 1969 = Unplace
Unlike others who went on to become homemakers, successful models or actresses, Kavita became a successful interior designer. She championed the cause of Indian art and architecture.