India's Simran hopeful of winning Miss Universe crown 10th July 2008
14.00 IST
By ApunKaChoice
Femina Miss India-Universe 2008 Simran Kaur Mundi has got a good start at the ongoing Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam.
The 22-year-old Mumbai girl has already topped in her group for the Best National Costume. All the contestants at the pageant were divided into nine groups, and the toppers from each group would vie for the Best National Costume title, which – as a departure from the norm – would be selected after an online poll.
Simran topped her group by wearing a dazzling laacha-choli designed by Ritu Kumar .
Apart from this, Simran has also emerged among the top five in other sub-contests like the Swimwear Show and Ao Dai Show.
The contestants who win the most sub-contests have a bright chance of winning the Miss Universe crown.
Simran says she has got a good start and she hopes to “keep giving my best and make my country proud.”
The grand finale of Miss Universe 2008 will be held in Diamond Bay Resort in Nha Trang, Vietnam on July 14, 2008. The show will be hosted by Jerry Springer and singer Mel B.