Malviya Nagar beauty Shreya Poonja does Delhi proud at Femina Miss India 2023 – India’s biggest beauty pageant
Poonja to visit her school and college Says she is keen to make a name for herself in the entertainment and show business
New Delhi, May 1, 2023: Shreya Poonja(22), the first Runner-Up in Femina Miss India-2023 pageant finale held recently in Imphal, draws her strength from her ‘never-to-be-defeated’ spirit.
“I believe that a never-to-be-defeated spirit helped me win the Femina Miss India-2023 first runner-up crown. It is a quality I have built into my personality and this certainly is the most crucial aspect that helps me overcome obstacles in life. I believe in constantly working on myself and evolving into the best version every single day and this I focused on religiously,” said Shreya on Monday during a media interaction held at Essex Farms, Aurobindo Road, IIT Gate, here. Shreya returned to her home town Delhi on April 28 from Imphal.
Sharing her feelings on winning the first runner up spot in the coveted national pageant, Delhi University’s Deshbandhu College’s Economics graduate Shreya said: “The feeling is settling in day by day. There were a lot of efforts that were put in the past few years and to have finally been able to achieve this makes me feel accomplished. The efforts have validated my victory.”
Poonja’s alma mater is St. Anthony’s Senior Secondary School, Hauz Khas and she will be visiting both her school and college on May 4. Shreya has been busy after landing in Delhi. She has had a meeting with Delhi’s Chief Fire Officer in the Fire Headquarters at Connaught Place among other social engagements. Reflecting about the Miss India journey so far, Shreya said: “I have evolved every single day of my 40-day journey. Learning new things about myself along the way. There were tight schedules and discipline of the self-played an important part. Each individual had something great that they offered towards my journey and I truly cherish the time now.”
Shreya gives credit to her parents – mother Bharti Poonja and father Sanjay Poonja – for the feat. “My parents have been instrumental in my win. I have not had an easy path to victory. However, my close friends and family members continued to support my vision and gave strength and encouragement to me whenever necessary.”
Talking about her future plans, she said: “I have always been in love with the camera, for as long as I can remember! I am keenly interested in the entertainment and show business and have already been working in the same since I was 17. I’m looking forward to commencing work soon.” When asked to share tips for young girls preparing for the title, Shreya said that the most important thing I believe is to be truly happy with what you do and not let short term wins or defeats sway you away.
“Have a clear vision of why you want to do something and then work towards it every second of every day. Soon things are bound to work your way. Do not get impatient with the results of your efforts. Please know that it is not the win but the habit of pushing yourself to the limit that will in time bear fruit,” she concluded.
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