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Miss World 2023 finale will be held on 9 March 2024 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This event is being held in India after 27 years. Earlier in 1996, Miss World finale was held in Bengaluru. This time Miss India 2022 Sini Shetty will represent India. Born and brought up in Mumbai, 22-year-old Sini is an accounts and finance graduate.
There was a time when Sini's mother Hema Shetty did not want her to divert her focus from studies and enter the world of modeling. She wanted to see her daughter doing a secured job.
Before the Miss World 2023 finale, Dainik Bhaskar spoke to her mother Hema Shetty. He talked about Sini's likes, dislikes and her journey into modelling.
Sini Shetty's father Sadanand Shetty is the founder and managing director of Shikhin Hotel in Navi Mumbai.
Daughter worked very hard to reach this position: Hema Shetty
Hema Shetty said, 'This is a very emotional moment for us. My daughter has worked very hard to reach this point. Since childhood, Sini was more interested in extracurricular activities. He is quite active socially. Dance, sports, drama, she is always ahead in every field. He is also very smart in studies. Mostly he got marks above 90%.
This picture was taken during the childhood birthday party of Sini Shetty. In the picture, Sini is seen in her father's lap.
Hema further says, 'Sini was very fond of dancing since childhood. That's why I made her join Bharatnatyam class at the age of 4. She performs very well on classical as well as Bollywood songs. This is a very happy moment for me and Sini's father. Proud of my daughter, who will represent India on such a big platform.
Sini Shetty's mother Hema Shetty is a housewife.
I wanted my daughter to do a secured job- Hema Shetty
'I remember, when she was in 12th class, her tuition teacher and friends used to come to me and tell me that Sini was different from other girls. When she went to school, the teachers also used to say that Sini had a different spark. She should try out for beauty pageants. However, at that time I wanted Sini to focus only on her studies. I had no interest in the glamor field at all. I wanted my daughter to complete her studies and do a white collar, secured job.
On July 3, 2022, Sini Shetty won the title of Miss India World. In this, Rubal Shekhawat stood second and Shinata Chauhan stood third.
She had asked for my permission before going to Miss India – Hema Shetty
'Sini started getting modeling offers from agencies during her college days. Even at that time I had advised him to concentrate on his studies. Then when the offer for Miss India came, she asked me for permission again. I saw a different sparkle in my daughter's eyes. She was very emotional. I decided to put my thoughts behind and support my daughter's dreams.
Sini Shetty is a professional Bharatanatyam dancer.
'I did not want my daughter to regret anything in future. I said, 'Do whatever you want, just do it well'. Hearing this she cried. Sini is a very emotional girl. She respects her parents a lot. We have given him good upbringing. Whatever she does now, she will have our full support.
Shiny Shetty is very close to Nani. She talks to him daily on call.
Sini Maternal grandmother Of Very near Is- Hema
Hema Shetty further says, 'People see her as a very strong personality, but in reality she is very emotional. His eyes become moist quickly. No one's sorrow can be seen by him. Have great affection for animals. He is very connected to his family, especially his grandmother. Even today she does not sleep without talking to him. Actually, she is very sorted. Due to her spiritual nature, she takes every decision with a calm mind.
Sini Shetty would like to work in Bollywood if given a chance
Sini likes watching Hindi movies. Sini Shetty's mother Hema told that she loves watching films of Vicky Kaushal and Shahrukh Khan. Vicky's film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' is one of his favorite films. If she gets a chance, she will definitely try her luck in Bollywood films.
Sini Shetty considers Priyanka Chopra as her inspiration. Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World title in the year 2000.
Priyanka Chopra To Idol Manati Sini Shetty is
Sini's mother Hema further says, Sini likes Priyanka Chopra very much. He is very inspired by his journey. She considers him as her idol. I remember there was a time when Sini used to watch Priyanka Chopra's videos all day while sitting at home. Sini is very inspired by Priyanka's dedication towards her work. She also aspires to follow in his footsteps.
Doing CAF after completing accounting and finance degree
Initially, Sini Shetty received her education from St. Dominic Savio School, Mumbai. Further he S.K. Somaiya graduated from Degree College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Vidya Vihar. He earned a degree in accounting and finance. Currently she is doing CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst).
Sini Shetty with father Sadanand.
Sini's father is the owner of Shikin Hotel.
Sini Shetty was born in the year 2000 in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai. His family is originally from Karnataka. Sini's father Sadanand Shetty is the owner of Hotel Shikin located in Navi Mumbai. Sini's brother's name is Shikin Shetty, who is an engineer in California.
Miss World Finale is being held in India after 27 years
On 13 February 2023, Miss World Organization Chairperson Julia Morley had announced that Miss World 2023 will be held in UAE. However, on 8 June 2023, it was announced that the finale would be held in India instead of UAE. This is the second time in the history of Miss World that India is hosting it. Earlier Miss World 1996 was organized in Bengaluru. Famous filmmaker Karan Johar and Miss World 2013 Megan Young (Philippines) will be the presenters in the finale.
Miss World 2023 finale date has been changed twice
Initially, the finale of Miss World was scheduled to be held on 16 December 2023 in New Delhi, but due to the assembly elections, it was postponed to 2 March 2024. Now the finale of the pageant is on March 9. This finale will be held at Jio World Convention Center, Mumbai from 7:30 pm onwards.