All the performances were mind-blowing & judging this one was a tough call!
Ladies & Gentlemen, meet your INIFD Miss Talented .. Oh wait! It’s a TIE!
@shynachoudhary02 Femina Miss India Punjab 2023 and @tana_puniya Femina Miss India Arunachal Pradesh 2023 share this title! 🤩
About Tana: Small towns don’t limit big dreams! Hailing from the land of dawn-lit mountains, Arunachal Pradesh, Tana Puniya, from a very young age, is fond of singing. While pursuing her textile engineering degree, Tana developed a passion for fashion, design, and modelling. Being brought up by two strong role models in the form of her parents, she has always been a go-getter and never hesitates to step out of her comfort zone. She began her pageantry journey in 2021 and moved to Delhi to train by attending workshops to compete for the coveted crown. While being a professional model, she faced many ups and downs but managed to bounce back better and stronger. She believes in hard work and dreaming big, and by being here and competing in this pageant, she has set afoot on the right platform to achieve her goals. A proud pahadi representing her people on the national forum, a strong independent role model for young women from a small town and a daughter making her parents proud. She aspires to become a successful model and a pageant/model trainer in the future. She considers herself an unstoppable woman because, despite many rejections, she has only become stronger and believes that rejection is the most powerful motivation.
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Q&A
Your motto in life: My motto in life is to be a self-sufficient and, most importantly, financially independent woman so that I can look after myself and my family without being dependent on anyone.
The most influential person in your life: I believe everyone in my life has influenced me to become a better version of myself however, the most influential person in my life is my father. A father who taught me music, a father who silently watch his daughter’s achievements without making any noise.
The proudest moment of your life: The proudest moment in my life is when I saw my parents getting emotional when they saw me on stage, I suddenly felt the urge to pat my back, celebrate small wins and get going.
Words that best define your personality: I consider myself a fearless woman who is not afraid of failures, observant and a Woman who supports other women.
The beauty queen that inspires you the most and why: The beauty queen that inspires me the most is Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Her journey has been so inspiring that whenever I feel low or negative or insecure, I just listen to her interviews and podcasts, and my energy just comes back.
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What does Femina Miss India mean to you: I grew up watching Miss India. A girl from a small town having almost no knowledge about pageants, I believe watching Femina Miss India gave me the vision to dream big.
A social cause close to your heart and why: Coming from a northeast region, I had to face a lot of racism during college. I was called by different names, and at one point, it became tougher to step out of my room. I went through mental health issues, and I didn’t understand what I was going through. And that is why if given a chance, I would really want to spread awareness against racism and bullying and help others to fight and raise a voice for themselves.
One unique thing about your culture/state: One unique thing about my state is Arunachal Pradesh is a great example of unity in diversity as it has 26 major tribes and more than 100 sub-tribes, and every tribe has their own unique set of traditions and customs.
The craziest rumour you ever heard about yourself: The craziest rumour I ever heard about myself is that I ran away from my home when I just went out for a walk.
Three qualities that every woman must possess: The three qualities every woman must possess is never giving up attitude, a woman who is not afraid to walk alone and a woman who never doubts on their own capabilities.
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What are your expectations from Femina Miss India 2023: I am expecting Miss India 2023 to be a wonderful journey and a life-changing experience.
If you win Miss India, what would be your first big splurge: My first big splurge if I win Miss India is I would splurge on the property since I always wanted to have my own property, and I am really interested in the real estate business.
If you were granted one wish, what would you ask for: If I were granted one wish, I would ask for a peaceful life. I think having a peaceful life goes far beyond than having a successful life.
What would be your advice for the future generation: My one advice for the future generation is We are told to grow up being the strong ones, but we should never forget that a flower can only receive sunlight when they turn its face towards the sun and opens themselves up for receiving. We should all remember that we all need help from others to stand tall and bloom.
About Shyna:
Hailing from a small city in Punjab, Pathankot, Shyna Choudhary has spent her entire childhood in the land of five rivers. It is the beauty of nature and the rich culture of the state that she carries within herself. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, she is currently working as a professional model who loves to explore the field of acting. Growing up, she was a spontaneous kid with diverse interests ranging from dancing, reading, curating content and travelling. She emphasises physical and mental health as a sports enthusiast and a fitness freak and is a trained dancer and gymnast who also works with an NGO to help people in need as she believes that the quality of one’s life is measured by the quantity one gives to the society. Full of zeal, fierceness and free spirit, She believes every person she has met influenced her life, motivating her to go beyond her limits. She believes in creating a legacy, starting from the bottom to reaching new heights like her father.
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Q&A
Your motto in life: I believe in Carpe Diem – Living life to the fullest and making the most out of it.
The most influential person in your life: My parents are the most influential people in my life. My dad taught me how hard work, patience, and failure lead to success by setting an example, by selling boxes on a bicycle to becoming a CEO, and my mom has always been my biggest cheerleader and supporter.
The proudest moment of your life: The proudest moment of my life was when I was 18 years old, I won a television Reality Show, and I saw my dad jumping on the stage, even though he was in extreme pain the next day. Whenever I make my parents proud, I feel the proudest.
Words that best define your personality: Zealous, Authentic, Optimistic, High-spirited, Artistic, Ambitious.
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The beauty queen that inspires you the most and why: Sushmita Sen is the epitome of classic Indian beauty with dignified grace. She has inspired millions, including me, by adopting several roles – model, actress, entrepreneur and being a single mother. She is a woman of strong character and believes in creating a legacy.
What does Femina Miss India mean to you: Femina Miss India is not just like every girl’s childhood dream, but for me, what makes it more special is that my mother always wanted to be one herself. She was pregnant with me when Priyanka Chopra was crowned Miss World. Though she could never do it herself because of a strict family background, she wanted to live her dreams through her daughter, which is exactly why Femina Miss India is so special to me.
A social cause close to your heart and why: A social cause close to my heart is domestic violence many women face these days. What hurts me the most is that it’s happening almost everywhere, and we are unaware of it. Therefore, I aspire to work towards better implementing the laws rather than discussing them across forums.
One unique thing about your culture/state: Punjab, the name itself, is unique, which means land of five rivers, made up of the two syllables Punj (Five) and Aab (Water).
The craziest rumour you ever heard about yourself: Although I am a Punjabi and totally desi, I have often heard stories of people poorly thinking that I am not an Indian, and that is something crazy for me to hear.
Three qualities that every woman must possess: Self – Reliant, Authentic, and Compassionate.
What are your expectations from Femina Miss India 2023:
I am a keen learner, and the part I am most excited about is the transformation that will happen to me during the journey. Great memories, insightful learnings, and enjoyable experiences are what I am expecting from Femina Miss India 2023.
If you win Miss India, what would be your first big splurge:
If I win Miss India, my first big splurge would be very thoughtful. I’ll gift my parents an international trip and am crazy about bikes, so I will gift myself a Harley Davidson.
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If you were granted one wish, what would you ask for: If I were granted a wish, I would wish for my parents to sit on recliner seats in a multiplex, watching me on the big screen as I debut in a film as the female protagonist.
What would be your advice for the future generation: As we are adopting western culture, my advice to the future generations would always be to respect and stay connected to our Indian culture and virtues.
