Being a rickshaw driver's daughter, Uttar Pradesh's Manya Singh, never had the opportunity to attend school but all her dreams came true when she was crowned VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 Runner-up on February 11, 2021.
"I've spent numerous nights without food and sleep. I've spent many afternoons walking for miles on end. My blood, sweat, and tears have amalgamated into the courage to pursue my dreams. Being a rickshaw driver's daughter, I never had the opportunity to attend school as I had to start working in my teens. All the clothes I had were hand-me-downs. I yearned for books, but luck wasn't in my favour," Singh told paparazzi Bhayani.
She further said that her mother has suffered a lot to provide for her. "I somehow managed to complete my studies in the day, washed dishes in the evening and worked at a call centre at night..." Singh said.
Reacting to Singh's win, former Miss World, actor Manushi Chillar commented on a post, "Glass ceilings to shatter."
"Journey is about to end from this chapter sending you all love and big hug for all your support, love trough out this journey," Manya had written in an Instagram post a day before the results were announced.
Manasa Varanasi, an engineer from Telangana, emerged as the winner of the VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020.
The Grand Finale will be telecast on Sunday, February 28 at 12 noon and 5 pm on Colors HD and JioTV.
Published 12 February 2021, 07:11 IST