Updated March 8th, 2021 at 19:35 IST

Manushi Chhillar shares throwback pic, wishes followers on Women's Day

Manushi Chhillar took to her Instagram Story to share a throwback image of Miss World 2017 days. Read all about the post and more here.

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On the occasion of International Women's Day, Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar took to her Instagram Story to share her wishes. She reshared a post from Miss World 2017 top 10 finalist Achintya Holte Nilsen, aka Tya Nilsen's Instagram account. Manushi Chillar reshared the picture with three hearts.  

In Tya Nilsen's throwback post, Manushi Chhillar can be seen standing with four other contestants on the stage of Miss World 2017. The ladies are surrounded by the other 113 contestants. In her caption, Tya Nilsen called the contestants "beautiful, powerful, kind, inspiring and magnificent". She posted an empowering reminder for all the women and girls in the world that they were "enough". Nilsen won the title of Beauty with a Purpose and the award for the Best Designer.

Take a look at Manushi Chhillar's Instagram story here:

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The times Manushi Chhillar honoured women

Manushi Chhillar shared a throwback image from her recent trip to the Maldives. Her mother Dr. Neelam Chhillar too was featured in the photo. Manushi hugged her mother as they both smiled towards the camera. In her caption, the model called her mother her moon. She shared her experiences about missing her mother in 2020. She wrote that she was grateful for being able to enjoy one vacation with her mother in 2020 amidst her tight schedule.

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In a throwback IGTV video, Manushi Chhillar shared her experiences about educating women from rural regions about good menstrual hygiene. The video posted on May 28, 2020, marking 'World Menstrual Hygiene Day' highlighted Manushi Chhillar's project titled Project Shakti. Manushi's video focused on the idea of 'God resides where women are worshipped'. In the caption, Manushi wrote about the campaign receiving support from various governments and organisations from all over the world. She concluded saying, "If youth put their mind to something they can change the world".

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On January 2, 2021, Manushi Chhillar took to her Instagram handle to share her thoughts on the rising violence against women during the Covid-19 pandemic. She made the video in association with UN Women India. In the video, she spoke about the shadow pandemic (violence against women) that rose because of the ongoing pandemic. She urged her followers to speak up and support women who are facing violence. In the caption, Manushi raised the point of building a "safer environment for women and girls".

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Published March 8th, 2021 at 19:35 IST