Neha, who won Femina Miss India Universe 2002, and Tanushree, winner of Femina Miss India Universe 2004, helped Marc Robinson, Fashion Director and Contestant Director, PFMI 2010, to shortlist the beauties.
"Miss India is a life changing platform for all the contestants. Even if you are not a winner, you gain an experience and a memory of a lifetime. Winning the crown was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I am extremely excited to be on the panel of judges this year and I am sure all the beautiful contestants will make our job very tough," said Neha.
The judges were assigned the comprehensive task of evaluating the finest from the spectacular bevy of beauties.
"I am honoured to be a part of national shortlist round, I just hope that as a judge I am fair, its a huge responsibility because winning the pageant 6years back in 2004 changed my life completely and I am hoping that now I should be an instrument in guiding more girls like me, " said Tanushree.
The contestants displayed great confidence and attitude which left the judges impressed and made their task of selecting the finalists difficult.
The grand finale of the Femina Miss India 2010 pageant will be held on April 30, at NCPA, Mumbai.