Jammu: Representing India, Jammu woman Sargam Koushal was on Sunday crowned the Mrs World at a gala event in Las Vegas in the United States of America.
Koushal trumped contestants from 63 countries to bring the title back to India after 21 years.
The managing organisation of the Miss India pageant mentioned on social media, “The long wait is over, it’s after 21 years we have the CROWN back!"
Hailing from Bahu Fort area of Jammu city, Koushal also shared a video describing how elated she was to win the title.
“We’ve got the crown back after 21-22 years. I’m so excited. Love you India, love you World,” the newly-crowned Mrs World said.
Daughter of retired banker, Koushal did her schooling from Presentation Convent Senior Secondary School, Gandhi Nagar Jammu and graduated from Women College, Gandhi Nagar Jammu.
Thereafter, she did her Masters in English Literature from University of Jammu and Bachelors in Education from Government B Ed College Jammu.
A teacher by profession, content writer, model and painter, the 31-year old Sargam is married to Jammu guy Aditya Manohar Sharma, a Navy officer.
Proud father, G S Koushal terming it a proud moment for the entire country, said, “daughters are blessings.”
Miss World is the first beauty pageant for married women.
People from nearby localities visited the house of Mrs Sargam Koushal and congratulated the parents after her international recognition. (UNI)