Miss Universe 2023 LIVE blog: Shweta Sharda from India makes it to the semi finals

The 72nd Miss Universe has kicked off with great pomp, show and glamour as it started at 6:30 AM IST on Sunday, November 19 with contestants from 90 countries competing for the prestigious title. Former Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and TV personality Jeannie Mai are hosting the beauty pageant with Maria Menounos, making it the first time that the pageant has had an exclusively all-female hosting team.

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• Nov 19, 2023 07:55 AM IST

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• Nov 19, 2023 07:54 AM IST

  Miss Universe contestant Qi Jia from China withdraws from competition, here’s why

  

  Qi Jia, the Chinese representative, will not be able to compete in Miss Universe 2023 due to missing out on pre-finale competitions. Click here to know the reason why

• Nov 19, 2023 07:52 AM IST

  Miss Universe pageant eliminates age restrictions for the first time in history. All details here

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• Nov 19, 2023 07:50 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Meet the two transgender participants whose win can make history

  

  Miss Universe 2023 opens new chapter with transgender inclusion and if either of the two transwomen emerge victorious, they will make history to don the crown. Click here to know all about them

• Nov 19, 2023 07:49 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Shweta Sharda embodies strength and beauty with her awe-inspiring look in National Costume round

  Shweta Sharda, India’s representative, showcased the essence of a modern Indian woman with her stunning appearance at the Miss Universe National Costume Round. Click here to know more

• Nov 19, 2023 07:47 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Who is Shweta Sharda? Here’s all that you need to know

  Shweta Sharda will be representing India at this year’s Miss Universe pageant. Shweta – a 23-year-old model from Chandigarh – won the prestigious Miss Diva Universe title this year. The pageant took place in Mumbai, and she succeeded Divita Rai. Shweta shifted to Mumbai with her mother at the age of 16 to make a career in modelling. Shweta has made silver screen appearances on several reality shows. She has appeared in Dance India Dance, Dance Deewane, and Dance Plus. Shweta also used to work as a choreographer in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Shweta holds a bachelor’s degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University and she won the Miss Diva 2023 title this year. Click here to know more

• Nov 19, 2023 07:43 AM IST

  Miss Universe 2023: Watch Shweta Sharda from India make it to the semi finals

  India’s representative at the pageant, 23-year-old Shweta Sharda, has made it to the semi-finals of 72nd Miss Universe | Watch