Meet Miss India Earth, Shobita Dhulipala

5 Dec 2013 9:30 PM IST

Shobita Dhulipala, 21, who is representing India at the Miss Earth 2013 pageant, has already made a splash by winning two preliminary contests.
The final show is being hosted by Oli Pettigrew and Linda Black.
The 13th edition of the Miss Earth pageant will be held on December 7, 2013 at the Versailles Palace, Philippines.
She will be competing against 88 contestants.
Dhulipala is widely tipped to take the crown this year.
"The sound of India reminds me of the greatest triumph of good over evil – be it in our religious books or freedom struggle. India stands for hope and that is all we ever need." said Dhulipala.
Taking about India, she said, "Coming from a country that is a celebration of color, spirit, passion, beauty, and freedom, I am proud to call myself an Indian because the essence of my land is love."
"I decided to be the change I wished to see. Therefore, I have associated myself with Unilever Pureit Protecting Lives Program in providing water purifiers to millions of rural poor in a sustainable manner, which also enables them with job
When asked about her environmental advocacy, Dhulipala, talks about how in rural India, not everybody has access to safe drinking water and how it has taken the lives of innumerable people.
Talking about valuable life lessons, she said, "I have learned through my years of growing up that life is like a boomerang; what goes around comes back around and justice shall be served to all of us. Also that courage, patience, gratitude, and
She added, "Cradled in Mother Earth’s arms, my upbringing has been humble, laidback, and innocent. Being a shy little girl, I found comfort in writing poetry and learning about cultures. I was a happy child with my fair share of self-imposed
In an interview posted by the Miss Earth Organisation, Dhulipala describes her growing up years as humble and laidback. She said, " My childhood was partially spent sailing in crystal clear oceans along with my father who is a Marine Engineer and
The 21-year-old who is currently pursuing Diploma in Business and Corporate law from Symbiosis University is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
Reminiscing about how it all started, Dhulipala said, "I was barely two and a half years old, when the very beautiful, doe eyed Aishwarya Rai won the Miss World crown. The world might see the Miss World crown as a pageant crown made up of real
She posted on her Facebook saying, “3rd Indian after Aishwarya Rai & Diana Hayden to ever win miss photogenic on an international platform. After 16 years. Overjoyed and thankful to each and every one of you!”
Dhulipala, who hails from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh won the ‘Miss Photogenic’ title and followed it up with another win by bagging the ‘Miss Eco-beauty’ title.

Shobita Dhulipala, 21, who is representing India at the Miss Earth 2013 pageant, has already made a splash by winning two preliminary contests.

Meet Miss India Earth, Shobita Dhulipala

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Meet Miss India Earth, Shobita Dhulipala

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