Miss India

Sayali Bhagat

Sayali hails from state of Maharahtra in India, this is an ancient town rich in its heritage, culture, beauty and ancient temples it is famous for the KHUMBH MELA which is held every 12 years. Sayali is studying marketing, finance and business studies at the University of Mumbai, she scored a gold rank last year, her ambition is to go into Business Management. In her spare time she has excelled in the field of acting and modelling and has a special talent for Indo-Western Fusion Dance. Hobbies/Sporting Interests are: Music, reading, travelling, dance, Yoga, long jump and high jump.

Her motto is ‘Where there is a will there is a way’


Where did you grow up? Tell us a little about your home town/city, and family.
I grew up in the countryside of Maharashtra, a vibrant state in India. The name of the place is Nashik, which is an ancient town rich in its heritage, culture and beauty and also ancient temples. The place is equally famous for its grape vineyards and India Currency Note Press is also situated there. It is also world famous for the KHUMBHMELA which is held every 12 years.My mother has done her M.Ed and she is a teacher by profession and an ex-principal of a boarding school in Nashik.My father is a graduate in Commerce & Law. He is working as a Legal Manager in a leading construction company.My sister has completed her schooling and now she is pursuing her studies in Mambai.

What Jobs have you done? What was the most interesting/bizarre?
I have done my schooling at Nashik from an English Medium School known as Fravashi Academy. I had been elected as the "Head Girl" of the school. This title is conferred on a student who has excelled in all spheres of education like studies, sports, dramatics and elocution competition. I have also done modelling assignments for India’s famous clothes’ Designers.I have worked on 2 music albums.One of the most interesting jobs was the prank played by me on the world renowned Indian Cricketer - Rahul Dravid (Vice Captain - Indian Cricket Team) in a MTV channel shoot titled "MTV Bakra" (prank).

What are your career ambitions, how do you plan to realise them?
Business Management. I also wish to harness my talents and equally excel in the field of acting and modelling. I plan to realize my career. I am studying in the Mumbai University and have completed two years of a Bachelor Degree in Management studies. I have taken training in a personality development program through Suede Academy.

What is the proudest moment of your life? (Not including winning your National Title)
The proudest moment of my life was when I was elected by my school to the post of "Head Girl" of the school. This post is given to a student who has excelled in all spheres of education like studies, sports, dramatics and elocution competitions.

What was the funniest/most embarrassing moment of your life?
Fortunately so far I have had no funny or embarrassing moments in my life.

What was the funniest/most embarrassing moment of your life?
After winning the title of Miss India - World, I was overnight a celebrity. From being a common girl of a small town, I got the recognition of a perfect blend of beauty and intelligence. I got the platform from where my voice and my views could be effectively communicated to the society, My national title has not only made me an Ambassador of my country but has also empowered me to speak and work to make an honest attempt to change what I feel needs to be changed and do things which I believe would make a difference to society.

Tell us about an interesting event you have attended, or a person that you have met.
One of the most interesting events I have attended has been the cultural get together known as the Indo-Italian Meet. Not only did I get an opportunity to represent my country as its Ambassador but I also realized that I am a world citizen. I also got the opportunity to know about the Roman Culture. I also came to know that there are many things India and the other countries of the world have in common.

What would you like to do, if you became Miss World 2004?
As a Miss World and as a citizen of the world, I would use the platform to work for the betterment of mankind, help the under privileged and poor. I would also work towards harnessing my talents of modelling, acting and dancing towards achieving the goals of the Miss World Promoters. In other words, I would work to make the world at least a little better than I find it now. My priorities after winning the title would be "The world, my country and lastly myself".

If you had a personal motto what would it be?
Where there is a will, there is a way.

Give details of any charitable work undertaken?
In my country I have worked with two NGO’s (non governmental organizations) on 3 different projects i.e.
a) On betterment on the life of the poor and underprivileged women.
b) On providing medical aid to the remote villages of my country.
c) On a film showcasing the dangers to wild life, which needs to be preserved.

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