Roshmitha Harimurthy

Roshmitha Harimurthy (born 13 August 1994) is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as Miss Universe India 2016 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai.[1] As winner of Miss Diva - 2016, she represented India at Miss Universe 2016 in Manila, Philippines.[2]

Roshmitha Harimurthy
Born (1994-08-13) 13 August 1994
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
EducationMaster's degree in International business
Alma materMount Carmel College, Bangalore
TitleMiss Universe India 2016
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colorDark brown
Eye colorDark brown
Major
competition(s)

Early life

Harimurthy was born and raised in Bangalore. She belongs to Dalit community and her parents did an intercaste marriage.[3] Her sister, Rakshita Harimurthy is also a beauty pageant titleholder. She did her schooling from Sophia High School, Bengalore and later finished her Masters in International Business from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.

Pageantry

Harimurthy began auditioned for the title Femina Miss India Bangalore, where she was winner and get a direct entry to Femina Miss India 2016 as finalist.[4] On final night, she reached the top 5 finalist and win the special awards "Miss Spectacular Eyes" and "Miss Rampwalk" in the event.

Miss Diva - 2016

Still the same year, she participated in Miss Diva - 2016 contest and won the title of Miss Diva Universe 2016 where she was crowned by outgoing titleholder Urvashi Rautela.[1]

Miss Universe 2016

She represented India at Miss Universe 2016 which was held at Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines on 29 January 2017[2] and was unplaced.[5]

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References
  1. "Bangalore's Roshmitha Harimurthy Crowned Miss Diva 2016". IndiaWest. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  2. "Miss Diva 2016: Roshmitha Harimurthy to represent India at Miss Universe 2017". The Indian Express. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  3. Mehta, Avantika. "From Mr Gay India to Dalit beauty queens: The changing face of beauty pageants in India". Scroll.in. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  4. Jyothi, Team Mangalorean (25 December 2015). "Roshmitha Harimurthy Wins Femina Miss India Bengaluru 2016". Mangalorean. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  5. "Miss Universe 2016: India's Roshmitha Harimurthy Fails To Advance To Top 13". News 18. 30 January 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Urvashi Rautela		 Miss Diva Universe
2016		 Succeeded by
Shraddha Shashidhar
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