A Miss World aspirant recently found herself at the centre of online ridicule after sharing a video revealing her dream of winning the international beauty title — and a tattoo of the Miss World crown inked on her arm as a symbol of that goal. The video prompted a mocking response from a social media user who wrote, “I had to re-watch the video 3-4 times to grasp that THIS girl is aspiring to become a Miss World… Well, then I can become the sun or the moon too.” The dismissive comment quickly gained traction, sparking a wave of criticism for its tone and personal nature.
The incident took a turn when former Miss World Manushi Chhillar addressed the trolling with a concise yet pointed reply. Responding directly to the post, Manushi wrote, “and that would be better than spending your time belittling someone else.”
Chhillar’s intervention drew widespread attention, with many social media users expressing appreciation for her response, which subtly called out the negativity while reinforcing the aspirant’s right to pursue her ambitions. The Maalik actress’s comment was appreciated for its values of encouragement and respect within the pageant community.
The exchange highlights ongoing conversations around online trolling and the pressures faced by individuals pursuing public platforms, particularly in industries like modelling and beauty pageants where appearance often draws disproportionate scrutiny.
Manushi Chhillar, who won the Miss World crown in 2017, has often spoken about the importance of self-belief and representation. Her response in this instance, while brief, aligned with those values and resonated with many who viewed it as a stand against online shaming.
The Miss World aspirant has not publicly responded to the incident, but the support she received from a former titleholder has reframed the narrative around the situation — from ridicule to resilience.
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