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Manushi Chhillar's Miss World Act: Lending Gown to Rival Before Win

Manushi Chhillar has revealed a remarkable act of kindness just hours before being crowned Miss World 2017. She offered one of her own gowns to fellow contestant Miss South Africa, Adè van Heerden, after the latter's outfits suffered mishaps. This selfless gesture meant Chhillar had to do her own makeup on the bus ride to the finals venue. Despite the chaotic morning, she went on to win the prestigious title.

Key Points: Manushi Chhillar Helped Miss South Africa Before Miss World Win

  • Gown crisis before finals
  • Selfless act for fellow contestant
  • Makeup done on a bus
  • Ultimate victory despite chaos
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Manushi Chhillar recalls helping Miss South Africa before being crowned Miss World

Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar reveals she gave her gown to a distressed Miss South Africa, Adè van Heerden, hours before the finals.

"I have many outfits. I have many gowns. Why don't you just take one of mine? - Manushi Chhillar"

Mumbai, Jan 5

Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar recalled how she extended a helping hand to Miss South Africa, Adè van Heerden, just hours before the Miss World finals.

In her recent YouTube video, where she recreated her Miss World pageant makeup look, she shared that Miss South Africa, Adè van Heerden's gown got ripped and her second outfit also did not work out, so seeing her fellow contestant in distress, Manushi offered her one of her outfits, which thankfully she was able to fit in.

Looking back at the chaotic morning of the finals, Manushi shared, "A night before the finals, we had our costume rehearsals where we kind of judge whether we're okay walking in those gowns and everything has to be timed to perfection. And Miss South Africa, Adè van Heerden, her gown ended up ripping apart. I have no idea how that exactly happened, but that was a lot of stress. She had a second gown, but the next morning, when she tried on that other outfit of hers, the zipper broke."

"So, for some reason, I don't know what was going on that day with her, but I remember the morning of the finals seeing her, and she was quite low. And I was like, 'Hey, you know what? I have many outfits. I have many gowns. Why don't you just take one of mine?' So she luckily fit into my clothes. It did look like the gown was made for her. I think she looked beautiful in it."

As Manushi was busy helping Miss South Africa with the fitting, she could not do her makeup for the finals in time and ended up doing it on her way to the venue on the bus.

"But while we were supposed to be getting ready for the finals, I was helping Adè with her fitting. So I didn't do my makeup. I literally did my makeup in the bus on the way to the venue, which I'm really, really proud of," the 'Maalik' actress shared.

Despite all the chaos surrounding her, Manushi went on to win the prestigious Miss World title, making the country proud.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Doing her makeup on the bus! 😂 That's the most relatable and chaotic thing I've heard. It just proves that no matter how glamorous the event, last-minute panics are universal. Good on her for staying calm and helping out.
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Aditi M
While her kindness is admirable, I do wonder if the pageant organizers should have had better backup support for the contestants. These gowns and outfits are a major part of their performance. A little more professional management could have avoided this stress for both girls.
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Sarah B
What a class act. In a high-pressure competition, it's easy to become selfish. Sharing your outfit, which is such a personal and crucial element, shows incredible empathy. Miss South Africa must have been so grateful.
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Vikram M
This is the Indian value of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (Guest is God) on a global stage. Even though they were competitors, she saw someone in need and helped. Makes me proud. More than the crown, this story defines her win.
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Kriti O
The universe rewards good karma! She helped someone selflessly, stayed calm in the chaos, and still went on to win. A perfect lesson that success and kindness can go hand in hand. More power to her! 👑

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