Sini Shetty grew up in Mumbai and has strong ties to Karnataka, which has shaped her identity through a blend of traditional values and modern aspirations. (Image: Instagram)
Representing India at this prestigious event this year is Sini Shetty, a Mumbai native with Karnataka ancestral roots.
The 71st Miss World pageant will be held at the Geo World Convention Center in Mumbai, India. This prestigious event will take place on March 9, 2024, when the current title holder, Karolina Bielawska of Poland, will pass on her crown to her successor. India will be hosting the Games for the first time in 28 years. In February last year, Miss World organizing committee chairwoman Julia Morley initially announced that the pageant would be held in the United Arab Emirates. However, the decision later changed and the Geo World Convention Center was selected as the new event location.
Representing India at this prestigious event this year is Sini Shetty, a Mumbai native with Karnataka ancestral roots. As excitement builds for the long-awaited event, here are some facts about India's representatives:
Sinisheti's roots
Sini was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra with ancestral ties to Karnataka. Her upbringing in Mumbai and strong ties to Karnataka have shaped her identity, blending her traditional values with modern aspirations. Her family in Sini has been a pillar of support for her throughout her journey, fostering her passion for dance, which she pursued since her childhood.
professional dancer
She is a trained dancer and completed Arangetram in Bharatanatyam at the young age of 14. She learned Bharatanatyam under legendary classical dancer Radhakrishnan Padmini.
study trip
Sini's academic journey took him to St. Petersburg, Mumbai. A graduate of Dominic Savio Vidhyalaya, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance. Currently, she is continuing her training in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) professional program.
Inspiration
“Don’t try to squeeze the glass slipper,” Sini said. Instead, we need to break the glass ceiling,” she said in an interview with Hindustan Times.
beauty pageant travel
Sini's journey to the Miss World stage began with her participation in Miss India 2022. Here she represented Karnataka and won the title of Miss India Karnataka. Her success continued with accolades in the Miss India 2022 sub-pageants including Miss Talent, Times Miss Body Beautiful and more, cementing her position as a standout contestant.
working for social causes
Despite her growing fame and success in the pageant world, Sini remains grounded and focused on giving back to society. Her efforts to collaborate with Teach India and other NGOs through Aashayein, a Beauty With A Purpose (BWAP) project, demonstrate her commitment to creating meaningful change in the lives of others.
As the 71st Miss World pageant approaches, all eyes are on Sini Shetty as she prepares to represent India on the world stage. Combining her traditional values, academic excellence, and social consciousness, Sini embodies the spirit of the modern Indian woman ready to make her mark on the world stage.