By Sanjeev Shekhar
When Parvati Omnakuttam became the Miss World runner up, I was one of the happiest one to learn about it. The reason being when I had met her in Jamshedpur fashion show in the month of May 2008, I had written in my blog (refer my post dated May 9, 2008), “though she has already accomplished the feat in the nation’s top platform (winner of Femina Miss India runner up), no matter the show will go a long way for her.”
This has been proved today when she is already making headlines in the fashion industry & crowned Miss World first runner up recently. “I had a dream and always aspired to become the model. I’ve already put the right step forward. But this is still the beginning, as I have a great responsibility when I’ll be representing my country at the International Miss World pageant in October this year,” informed Parvati during a chat at Jamshedpur. It may be noted that the 58th Miss World Final was held at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 13, 2008. Hence the date mentioned earlier in my blog regarding the competition stands rectified including the place of event.
Russia's Ksenya Sukhinova was crowned Miss World 2008. India's Parvathy Omanakuttan finished first runners up at a glittering African extravaganza. The second runner-up was Gabriel Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago.
Her ramp in Jamshepur is still fresh in the minds of people as she was the cynosure of the fashion show, where she cat walked into the hearts of the cheering youngsters.
“I participated in Miss Kochi and many more competitions. The Femina Miss India was the eighth competition of my life. I’m happy and lucky to have won it,” she had disclosed.The best part about her was that she did not believe in following anybody nor did she consider anyone as her role model. She was of belief to become an individual and imbibe in her the qualities to become the leader. “I want to place myself as a source of inspiration and motivation for others,” she had said without mincing words.
Her resolve and self confidence has put her on the citadel today, and she deserved to be there.
As like most of the stars, Parvati also had admiration for Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s talent. “I love cricket and like Dhoni very much. In fact this place has the potential to give out stars in many other fields,” Parvati held at that time.
Sanjeev Shekhar
Media Consultant/Journalist/PR
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