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Will Pankhuri be the first Indian to win Miss Grand International?

October 25, 2016 18:02 IST

If she has it her way, Pankhuri Gidwani will be the first Indian to win the international title.

Just a few hours to go, and one of the 84 contestants will be crowned Miss Grand International 2016 in Las Vegas, United States (7.30 pm, October 25 in Las Vegas and 8 am IST, October 26).

Wishing good luck to all the beauties, we pray that Femina Miss India Grand 2016 Pankhuri Gidwani leaves an indelible mark on the jury.

Presenting some pictures that reveal how she has been preparing for the finale.

Pankhuri Gidwani

IMAGE: Dolled up in a gorgeous sari gown by Delna Poonawalla, Pankhuri is all set for her personal interview round with the president of Miss Grand International. All the best girl! #HappeningNow

Photograph: Kind courtesy Pankhuri Gidwani/Facebook

Pankhuri Gidwani

IMAGE: Looking cute as a button, Pankhuri, second from left, is seen rehearsing for the finale dance with her fellow contestants.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Miss Grand International/Facebook

Pankhuri Gidwani

IMAGE: She pumps up the adrenaline on the dance floor.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Miss Grand International/Facebook

Claire Elizabeth Parker, Pankhuri Gidwani

IMAGE: Looking ethereal in a white Geisha Designs gown with floral motifs, Pankhuri, right, gets clicked with Claire Elizabeth Parker, Miss Grand International 2015.
Hope she got some tips from the reigning queen.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Miss Grand India 2016-Pankhuri Gidwani/Facebook

Pankhuri Gidwani

IMAGE: Don't miss that infectious smile that can light up a room.
Do you think Pankhuri will bring home the crown? Tell us!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Miss Grand International/Facebook

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