Imagine this: stepping off the plane and being greeted with a red carpet welcome to Bombay! For Vartika Singh, a small-town girl from Lucknow, this was the beginning of her journey into the world of modelling and beauty pageants. Vartika is a beauty pageant titleholder appointed Miss Universe India 2019 and represented India at the 68th edition of the Miss Universe pageant.

"I competed against those trained for Miss India," Vartika recalls. It's a fiercely competitive arena, especially when you come from a place with limited opportunities. But those hurdles? They become the stepping stones to greatness. In a competitive environment, you push yourself even harder, striving to shine brighter than ever.

In this episode, you get to meet her, and she also busts some myths about being a model in 2024. It's not all glitz and glamour—it's about grit, determination, and seizing every opportunity. In modelling, women dominate the scene and earn more than their male counterparts. 

Tune in as Vartika takes us through a day in the life of a beauty pageant contestant, uncovering the ins and outs of the modelling industry. We're here to demystify the world of pageants, break down career paths in modelling, and so much more. Stay tuned—this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini

Sound mix by Kapil Dev Singh