Welcome to another episode of A Century Of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank!
Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, there was a tomboy medical student who became India's first Miss World: Reita Faria. Reita's journey is not only surprising but also filled with determination and poise. Watch the full episode to see how a joke turned into a life-changing moment, making her the first Indian Miss World.
Tune in to know how Reita navigated the glitz and glamour of pageantry, chose her passion for medicine, and won millions of hearts.
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