Jammu and Kashmir's Sargam Koushal calls herself 'a proud daughter of the country'.
The Indian beauty swept up the crown and triumphed over contestants from 63 nations to become Mrs World 2022. Her win comes 21 years after actress-model Dr Aditi Govitrikar bagged the title.
Sargam has struggled with anxiety, weight issues and was bullied for having a lean frame, before turning to yoga to gain physical capacity, flexibility and mental strength.
Her advice to women: 'You deserve every goodness in this world. You're one of a kind and I believe in you. Start this week with this faith.'
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That motivational quote must have been written for Sargam, a teacher who grew up in Jammu and earned a master's degree in English literature and a BEd from the Government College of Education Jammu.
Confidence and allure can come in one package and Sargam strongly urges fellow members of the fairer sex to vest faith in themselves.
Mrs India Inc announced with great hope, 'Mrs Sargam Koushal is all set to get the crown back home after 22 years'.
Sargam fulfilled that promise.
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They wed in 2018.
He hails from Jammu too and is a lieutenant commander posted in Mumbai.