COVER STORY

MANASA VARANASI

is an Financial Information Exchange Analyst and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Femina Miss India World 2020. She is Charming, Beautiful, Intelligent & Compassionate. She will represent India at the Miss World 2021 pageant.

Q. How was your journey from the start to winning VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020? It has been a surreal experience! A journey full of blessings, challenges and learnings. I've transitioned from a quiet child to a vocal ambassador, from a corporate employee to a Miss India. Everyday feels like the beginning of a new opportunity and I am determined to pour all my light and energy into the next leg of the journey, Miss World.

Q. Tell us something about yourself how is Manasa Varanasi as a person? She is a curious child who is fueled by nature, music and positive energy! Her heart lies in designing a life full of purpose and meaning.

Q. What would you like to tell to people who have a crush on you? You got taste.

Q. Tell us something that you have never told anyone else? My favourite song to sing in the shower is We are the champions by Queen

Q. Are you planning to get into the movie industry? What are your future plans? Only time will tell - I've always loved exploring different learning opportunities and if there's a movie opportunity that piques my interest. then why not? :)

Q. How do you keep yourself focused and determined? A sense of responsibility, curiosity to learn, passionate people that I work with keep me driven! It also helps that my work is my passion.

Q. Any new hobby or skill you have learnt in the past lockdowns? I spent a large chunk of my lockdown making macrame plant holders, reading books, experimenting new recipes and bonding with family, friends. It was a chance to introspect and redirect focus on what truly matters. One skill that I thoroughly enjoyed learning is the Indian sign language. There is so much beauty in the deaf community and I believe everyone should learn the basics - because it's fascinating and also important to be a more inclusive society.

Q. You inspire everyone with your toned body tell us about your fitness regime and diet? Yoga is my go-to exercise, I love how it tests my flexibility, endurance and balance. Recently, however, I started doing gym and pilates - it's been fun exploring new forms of workout. Coming to my diet, well, it isn't too strict, I've been feasting on a lot of veggies, fruits and quinoa. And not to forget plenty of water.

Q. Anything you would like to tell our readers? "When you actively seek beauty in everything around you, you will not only find it, you will become it" Lehenga look - Outfit - Shriya Som Styled by: Rashmita Thapa Photographer – Abhinav Kodam Hair by – Sai Krishna Bandari Makeup by – Nehaa Chander

Stilettoes or sneakers? Tough but Sneakers

Your celebrity crush? Ayushman Khurana!

Your biggest regret? No regrets, just lessons :)

Your 3 Favourite OTT Series? The office, Fleabag and Mindhunter

Morning person or night person? I can be both - but I pick morning!

Tea or Coffee? Cool weather calls for hot chai and Hot weather calls for cold coffee.

3 Things you never leave home without? My phone, my mask and a lip balm

Your Favourite pastime? Cozying up to a good book!

Photography by – Venu Rasuri Styled by – Preetham Jukalker Makeup by – Sandy’s Artistry