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MATCH FIXED: The backstage resembled a cricket pitch scene before the crowning ceremony, as the five finalists huddled together mouthing prayers and holding hands
New Delhi, Monday February 2, 2009
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On top of the world: Katrina Kaif sizzles
20 sizzling contestants, three Bollywood divas, two witty hosts and a sporting audience. HT City brings you glimpses of Miss India Worldwide India
Peppy number: Palash Sen sings
Roses for Bebo: Kareena Kapoor sets the stage on fire
Say sari: Winner Deepthi Varughese in ethnic wear by label ‘M’ Flowers for the winner: Balram Garg, MD, PC Jewellers
PHOTOS: JASJEET PLAHA, RONJOY GOGOI & RAJ K RAJ
Applause, please: Neha Dhupia and Rahul Khanna, the hosts for the evening
After the crowning Backstage, the winners were greeted with lots of hugs and cheers by the other 17 contestants and the stylists. All three have different thoughts on what to do next. Deepthi just wants to bask in the glory for a while; Surbhi hopes for many new opportunities, and Rucha is heading to Milan to study fashion.
OOPS MOMENT
Madhur Bhandarkar was called on to the stage to crown the first runner-up, but even before her name was announced, he crowned Rucha, who had already been crowned the second runner-up. “Did you see my second crowning?”she asked us later with a wink. Bated breath: The finalists wait for the deciding question
On my toes: Komil Sharma vows with her fusion dance
Well done: Pratap Bose (L) and Milind Soman
Ten on ten: Sunil Sethi marking the girls
Just chill, chill: Madhur Bhandarkar and Nafisa Ali
Hips don’t lie: Rishita Monga does a Shakira
Hot or what? Yana Gupta grooves to Lucky Boy
Almost there: The 10 semi-finalists