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Date Posted: 03:52:52 02/18/09 Wed
Author: fmi (mitrr)
Author Host/IP: 198-172-206-171.ga.verio.net / 198.172.206.171
Subject: She wore sandals to the auditions!

Keeping the faith

Fate stepped in for the studious Faith Pandey, a student in Bangalore, who is going to the Miss India pageant
By: NIKHIL VARMA
Photo: Bhagya Prakash k.

Faith Pandey, a second year psychology student at St. Joseph’ s College had never expected her life to change, when she entered a contest for a wildcard entry to a beauty pageant, Femina Miss India South.

However, a lot did change. She got the wildcard, and went on to win the Miss India South pageant. She is currently preparing for the Miss India pageant, slated to be held in March.

“I had come to cheer a friend, who was participating in a contest, Nivea Visage Princess, that promised a wildcard entry to the pageant. I was forced by my friends to participate. I felt that I was not prepared. I was the only contestant who had participated wearing sandals! It was unbelievable to win the contest and get the wildcard entry,” she says.

Her parents were initially taken aback, when they heard about the entry. “They were surprised, since I was always very studious. They never thought I would participate in a beauty contest. They have been very supportive.”

“I was overjoyed, when I won the pageant. When I had started to practice, I did not know the catwalk and other skills needed. However, I was helped by friends and many others, who taught me to walk the ramp and other mannerisms required to win the pageant.”

Faith feels that her confidence has grown by leaps and bounds after being crowned Miss India south.

“I am much more confident now. I am practicing for the Miss India pageant and hope that I am successful.”

The second year psychology student feels that time management has become a major issue. “Earlier, I was only concerned about my studies. I have to manage my practice sessions and my studies. The dates for the Miss India contest may clash with my exams. I may have to attempt my exams after the pageant. The college has been very supportive.”

The beauty queen feels that beauty is not superficial. “It is never skin deep. Beauty depends on the way you carry yourself, your confidence etc. If you feel beautiful, it will reflect on your face. It operates at a mental and physical level.”

She, like many others across the country, is enraged by the recent attacks on women by vigilante groups. “Such acts are shameful. Such people must not be allowed to take law in their own hands. We live in a democracy and rights must not be encroached.” Faith says after the pageant win, her relationship with her friends has remained the same as before. “It has not changed at all, we are still close to each other. Now, there is a fair amount of leg pulling, though.”

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