Born in Mumbai, Meher rose to national prominence when she was crowned the first Femina Miss India in 1964. Castelino's crowning came at a time when beauty contests and fashion culture were still evolving in India.
Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history.
'Being a working mom is no easy task.' 'There is constant judgement from society for leaving the children at home and going to work.' 'We are living in 2022 now and it is about time views on this matter change.'
'The more you love yourself, the prettier you feel inside and the prettier you will be.'
'I have worked hard to reach here, and enjoyed myself too. I have been lucky to get the right people. The Miss India organisation supports me, and have a lot of people to guide me, says Ruhi Singh.
South African model, Rolene Strauss is the new Miss World.
Srinidhi Shetty on her journey from small town girl to the toast of the world.