From Struggles to Miss Diva: How Did Shweta Sharda Win the Universe?
Shweta Sharda, the newly crowned Miss Diva Universe 2023, mesmerized in a stunning thigh-slit gown by Nikita Mhaisalkar during the pageant’s grand finale in Mumbai. Hailing from Chandigarh, Shweta’s journey to success wasn’t easy. She moved to Mumbai at 16 and faced financial hardships, later expressing her gratitude to her mother, her rock.
At 22, Shweta, educated under CBSE, is currently pursuing her graduation through the Indira Gandhi National Open University. Alongside studies, she made waves in the dance world, participating in popular shows like Dance+, Dance Deewane, and Dance India Dance. Her proudest moment? Teaching Bollywood icons like Deepika Padukone, Salman Khan, and Madhuri Dixit.
With Sushmita Sen as her role model, Shweta’s Instagram fame skyrocketed with over 400k followers. She starred opposite Shantanu Maheshwari in the music video ‘Mast Aankhein’. Shweta’s poised to represent India at the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador this November. The 11th edition of Miss Diva welcomed a diverse range of participants, showcasing beauty in all its forms.
–Re-reported from the article originally published in The Indian Express
