Dia Mirza recalls Miss India experience; says 'I have never believed in competition'

From an actor to a producer to an environmental changemaker - Dia Mirza juggles her myriad roles with ease. Her journey began with Miss India pant. While looking back at 20 years, Dia said that experience was 'surreal'. Later, Dia Mirza also opened up about  competition in industry and opportunities that were offered to her. 

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As an individual, I have never believed in competition: Dia Mirza 

Interestingly, she talked about her journey from Hyderabad to Mumbai and said, "It was a journey that brought love and encourment, but was still very daunting to go through alone. As an individual, I have never believed in competition, so for me it was about putting my best foot forward, enjoying myself and learning as much as I could". Furr, to explain her journey from modelling to acting Dia Mirza said, "I happened to be spotted by a modelling nt who offered me a part-time job at 16. Everything happened very quickly after that — advertising campaigns, fashion shows, editorial shoots."

In addition, 38-year-old actor said, "One thing led to ar and I was selected from Hyderabad for Miss India pant.' While recalling her mor's reaction Dia added that "I remember my mor being really surprised that I wanted to take part!".  After getting crowned Miss India - Asia Pacific she went on to become an actor-producer and w a voice of environmental and wildlife conservation.

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Later, she elaborated and remembered  winning moment of Miss India - Asia Pacific as she said, "We were anunced winners, crowned, wore our sashes, took that final walk, and had thousands of lights and cameras flashing in front of us — through all of that, I remember thinking 'where are my parents? I want to meet m'! In that moment I truly realised how happiness can be truly cherished when you have your family to share it with." 

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Sharing ar memorable moment, Dia remembered time when she got a chance to share st for a big group picture with all previous international title winners from India including Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, Diana Hayden and Yukta Mookhey along with  year 2000's or two winners - Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra. She also added that three of m went on to win ir respective international titles as well.

Expressing her gratitude, Sanju actor said, "I recognised how lucky I was to be offered such an opportunity and I couldn't take it for granted". When asked what is one thing that has stayed with her through since n, she said, "Be yourself. Staying auntic and speaking my truth was what set me apart n and continues to define me even w."

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