17 years later, after Priyanka Chopra won the title in 2000, the crown has come back home and we can't contain our happiness. Haryana girl, Manushi Chhillar, was crowned the Miss World 2017 in a dazzling ceremony held in China. Chhillar, who is a medical student, left stunning beauties from over 108 nations behind and was given the crown in the Sanya City Arena in China. 

ð20 Year Old, Miss India Manushi Chhillar Crowned Miss World 2017
ðState: Haryana
ð6th Indian To Win The Title
ðIndia Got The Title After 17 Years
ðEvent Location: Sanya, China
ðMiss Mexico, 1st Runner Up
ðMiss England, 3rd

Congrats #ManushiChhillar ðð®ð³#MissWorld2017 pic.twitter.com/Y1AwZ3qAX9

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) November 18, 2017

Miss World 2016 winner Puerto Rico's Stephanie passed the coveted crown to Manushi Chhillar, who won this year's Femina Miss India 2017.

#Repost @missindiaorg (@get_repost) ã»ã»ã» What an amazing news to wake up to! India's beauty with a purpose project has been shortlisted in top 5. @manushi_chhillar you gave us another reason to be proud! #Manushi4MW #BeautyWithAPurpose #BWAP #India4MissWorld #ManushiChhillar #MissWorld2017

A post shared by Manushi Chhillar (@manushi_chhillar) on Nov 17, 2017 at 8:01pm PST

Going back in history, it was Reita Faria who won the beauty title for the first time in 1966 from Asia. The next time India won the title was in the year 1994 when Aishwarya Rai was crowned Miss World. Rai's win opened up various avenues for Indian beauties who went on to claim the title like Priyanka Chopra, Diana Hayden and Yukta Mookhey.

Thank you everyone for your love, support and well wishes. This one's for #India. #MissWorld #MissWorld2017 #ManushiChhillar @missindiaorg

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Chhillar became the 67th titleholder at the prestigious pageant while Miss England Stephanie Hill and Miss Mexico Andrea Meza were the runners up.

Medical student from Haryana Manushi Chhillar , wins the title #MissWorld2017.
Congratulations to the Beauty with brains!#ManushiChhillar pic.twitter.com/5TFQXcN9PN

— Geetika Swami (@SwamiGeetika) November 18, 2017

The answer that got her the title was in response to the question - which profession deserves the highest salary in this world - as asked by judges. Her heartfelt answer won everyone's heart. Manushi replied, "My mother has been my biggest inspiration, so I have to say, a mother's job. It is not always about cash, but love and respect as well. A mother deserves that the most."

Did You Know: The city of Zhuhai was the first to integrate urban and rural basic pension fund, and the first to offer 12-year free education.Being named a National Model in Environmental Protection, a National Ecological Garden City, and one of the Top 10 Happiest Cities in China 2014 are among other honors Zhuhai has received. Glad to have visited this place! Kudos to the Miss World organization for making this journey so fun filled! #MissWorld2017 #MissWorldIndia2017 #MW2017 #Multimedia #ManushiChhillar #Manushi4MissWorld @missworld

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Reita Faria, who was the first Indian and Asian to win the Miss World crown in 1966, has been Chhilar's idol. She grew up admiring her and, today, she has landed herself at the very same place.

Don't miss the grand finale of the 67th edition of @missworld 2017 on @romedynow 18th November Saturday 5.05pm IST #manushichhillar #missworld #officialmobstar #missworld #missworldindia #manushichhillar #MW2017 #RoadToMissWorld #Manushi4MissWorld

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Before the competition she told PTI, "Though I was a medical student, I never had a plan B. I don't want to regret anything in life, so it was really important for me to win this competition. My aim has always been to win the Miss World title." 

Life is all about enjoying every moment! Sometimes all we need to do is slow down and smell the flowers ð @missworld #manushichhillar #missworld #officialmobstar #missworld #missworldindia #manushichhillar #MW2017 #RoadToMissWorld #BeautyWithAPurpose #India #China #Sanya

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The Haryana beauty, who is just 20, won the 'Head To Head Challenge' and also got the title of 'Beauty with Purpose' earlier today. But that was not just it, she ended the day by claiming the Miss World title, after giving her best. 

A smile is contagious, happiness is a vibe that can resonate throughout! A happy crowd with happy contestants at the @missworld parade in Sanya! #MissWorld2017 #MissWorld #MW2017 #ManushiChhillar #OfficialMobstar #India #China #BeautyWithAPurpose #Sanya

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This moment is what Chhillar always dreamt of. In an interview she had mentioned, “As a kid, I always wanted to participate in the competition but I never knew I would make it this far. Winning the Miss World title is now not just my dream, but also that of my family and friends. I know it's going to be a journey that I will never forget. Whatever the result, I am going to learn, enjoy and give it my best. The rest, I leave to destiny."

 

So proud of you #ManushiChhillar #missworld2017 #missindia pic.twitter.com/CMBZK8hA0g

— Vineet jain (@vineetjaintimes) November 18, 2017

 

With her win, Chhillar went on to prove that she is perfect example of beauty with brains. Kudos girl! You indeed rocked the world with your stellar performance and we are so proud!