Meet Sini Shetty, a Bharatanatyam dancer & the winner of Femina Miss India World 2022

Karnataka-based Sini Shetty was crowned Femina Miss India World 2022 on Sunday.

Rajasthan's Rubal Shekhawat was first runner-up, and Uttar Pradesh's Shinata Chauhan was named 2nd runner-up.

The 21-year-old Shetty will now represent India at the prestigious 71st Miss World pageant.

She was born in Mumbai but she chose to represent Karnataka state in the contest.

Shetty finished her Bharatanatyam training when she was only 14 years old.

She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance and...

... is currently pursuing a professional course - Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

She has also worked in a marketing company.

“You can't just jump to the end. Journey is the best part.

Know what the achievement means to you, respect it,” Shetty told ETimes.

“Sini Shetty has conquered our stage and taken over our hearts with her magnetism, charm,...

...endurance and beauty! We’re so proud and can’t wait to see her represent India on the Miss World stage,” said Miss India org in an instagram post.