Miss Universe 2023: In a mesmerizing display of cultural richness and regal elegance, Shweta Sharda, India's representative at the 72nd Miss Universe in El Salvador, stole the spotlight during the National Costume round. Shweta Sharda: A Rising StarBorn in Chandigarh and making Mumbai her home at the age of 16, Shweta Sharda is not only a model and dancer but has also showcased her talent as a choreographer on popular reality shows such as Dance India Dance, Dance+, and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. The ensemble perfectly encapsulated the essence of India's diversity, cultural harmony, and secular identity, addressing the contemporary need for unity. Designed by Nidhi Yasha, the outfit symbolizes a "new, resilient India" that weathers storms and emerges powerful. The lower half of the headgear resembles a mystical golden peacock, India's national bird, showcasing handcrafted peacock feather embroidery.

Source: Indian Express November 18, 2023 15:26 UTC