Miss World 2024 Finale Highlights: Krystyna Pyszková from Czech Republic becomes Miss World 2024

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Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Lebanon becomes the first runner-up

The first runner-up is Yasmin Azaytoun from Lebanon.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Czech Republic becomes the MISS WORLD 2024

Krystyna Pyszková from the Czech Republic has been crowned as the Miss World 2024.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Beauties who made it to the Top 4 list
The top 4 finalists include Lesego Chombo from Botswana, Aché Abrahams from Trinidad and Tobago, Krystyna Pyszková from Czech Republic and Yasmin Azaytoun from Lebanon

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Who Is Sini Shetty?

Sini Sadanand Shetty, crowned Femina Miss India World 2022, represented India at the 2024 Miss World competition. She represented Karnataka in Femina Miss India 2022 and won the title.

Shetty, a graduate of S.K. Somaiya Degree College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Mumbai, aspires to be a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and is currently seeking certification.

Shetty, a Bharatnatyam expert, completed her arangetram at the age of 14, which is a significant feat in the dance. India has six Miss World winners: Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000), and Manushi Chillar (2017).

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Shark Tank judges join Karan Johar on stage

Shark Tank India Judges Oyo's CEO Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of Shaadi.com Anupam Mittal and CEO of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Namita Thapar grace the stage as the top four finalists pitch themselves to the judges, talk about their aspirations and goals.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Miss India Sini Shetty out of the race for the Miss World Crown
Sini Shetty, who represented India on the global stage, was beaten by Lebanon in the fight for the top four finalists. Nevertheless, she made the entire country proud with her enthusiastic participation and confidence.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Cast of upcoming movie 'Heeramandi' take the stage

The cast of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal, attended the Miss World competition to promote their debut single, 'Sakal Ban'.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Nita Ambani receives 'Beauty With A Purpose Humanitarian Award'

Chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani was honoured at the 71st Miss World 2024 contest, with the 'Beauty With A Purpose Humanitarian Award'. This recognition honours her considerable efforts to the non-profit Reliance Foundation.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Isha Ambani is among the guests at the finale

The 71st Miss World 2024 grand finale is taking place at JIo World Convention Centre BKC. Isha Ambani is one of the dignitaries present at the event.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Miss India Sini Shetty expresses confidence during Q&A session with judges
During the Q&A phase, Miss India Sini Shetty responded to the question with astonishing confidence and unflinching trust. When asked to recommend a means to empower women through social media, Shetty responded calmly and thoughtfully.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Take a look at the top 8 finalists

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Top 8 finalists announced; Sini Shetty in the top 8

The list of top 8 contestants have been announced and here they are:
America and Carribean continent- Leticia Frota from Brazil and Aché Abrahams from Trinidad and Tobago

Africa - Lesego Chombo from Botswana, Hannah Karema from Uganda

Europe- Krystyna Pyszková from Czech Republic, Jessica Ashley from England

Asia- Sini Shetty from India, Yasmin Azaytoun from Lebanon

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Sini Shetty in the top 12 list for the Miss World 2024 crown

Miss India World 2022 Sini Shetty has entered the top 12 and is closer to the prestigious Miss World 2024 crown tonight.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Miss World Martinique joins the Top 40 list

Axelle René, Miss World Martinique, advanced to the Top 40 as a quarter-finalist in the 71st Miss World Festival, having won the Top Model Competition.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Neha Kakkar, Tony Kakkar take the stage to perform on Bollywood bangers

Bollywood singer-sibling duo Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar perform at the 71st Miss World event. They sing some of their popular songs like 'Dheere Dheere' and 'Kala Chashma'.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Singer Shaan performs on stage

Shaan, an Indian musician and songwriter, performed his composition 'Tu Aaj Ki Naari Hai' during the Miss World finale.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Miss World org announces the winner of Beauty With A Purpose Award

The Miss World organisation has selected the winner of the Beauty With A Purpose Award and Leticia Frota of Brazil received the honour. She represents Hansen's Disease both domestically and abroad. She tells others about the illness.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska arrives for the world pageant's finale

Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska, who will crown her successor today at a grand ceremony, reached the 71st Miss World 2024 competition, dressed in a gorgeous sheer gown and accessorised with the Miss World crown.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Megan Young, Karan Johar begin the 71st Miss World 2024 contest

Megan Young, a former Miss World, and Bollywood Director-Producer Karan Johar began hosting the 71st Miss World 2024 contest and took to the stage to introduce the audience to the panel of judges.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Miss India World 2022 Sini Shetty says the beauty pageant was imp turning point in her life

Sini Shetty, the 21-year-old winner of the Miss India World title in 2022, spoke candidly with Moneycontrol earlier about her transforming path and the next Miss World pageant, which is being hosted by India after 28 years.

Shetty reflected on her decision to apply for Miss India, stating that obtaining the title was an important turning point in her life. Despite her satisfaction with her corporate achievements and passion for Bharatnatyam, the pageant provided her with a fresh viewpoint.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: 112 participants take part in the 71st Miss World contest

Sini Shetty, the winner of Femina Miss India 2022, is representing India on the global stage. The tournament, themed "Beauty with a Purpose," comprises 112 participants fighting for the coveted crown, including 28 from various African countries.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Names of previous Miss World Winners from India

Sini Shetty, Miss India World 2022, will represent India in Miss World 2023. Here is a list of several other Indian beauty queens who have previously received the prestigious crown.

Reita Faria Powell (1966)

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (1994)

Diana Hayden (1997)

Yukta Mookhey (1999)

Priyanka Chopra Jonas (2000)

Manushi Chhillar (2017)

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Judges arrive on the red carpet at the 71st Miss World contest
The Miss World 2024 finale has begun as judges Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui, and other celebrities have arrived on the red carpet. The event, which was previously scheduled to take place in the UAE, is now being held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai's City of Dreams. The competition began on February 18 in New Delhi.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: Prominent singers Shaan, Neha Kakkar to perform tonight
Bollywood singers Shaan, Neha Kakkar, Tony Kakkar, and Toni-Ann Singh will perform at the 71st Miss World event today in Mumbai.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: India hosts the 71st Miss World 2024 after 28 years

India is set to host the grand finale of the 71st Miss World 2024 competition, which returns after 28 years. Miss World is the oldest international beauty pageant, having been established in 1951 by Eric Morley in the United Kingdom.

Miss World 2024 Finale LIVE: List of judges on the panel for the beauty pageant

A panel of 12 judges has been formed for this year's Miss World contest. The panel includes prominent figures from the Indian entertainment sector.

Miss World 2024 judges include film producer Sajid Nadiadwala, cricketer Harbhajan, actress and social worker Amruta Fadnavis, Miss World Organisation Chairman and CEO Julia Morley CBE, actress Kriti Sanon, actress Pooja Hegde, and three former Miss Worlds.