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When Aishwarya Rai spoke out against bikini round at Miss World and admitted she didn't have the 'Best Beach Body'

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the former Miss World and Bollywood icon, once spoke candidly about her experience at the 1994 Miss World pageant and shared her thoughts on the controversial bikini round. Aishwarya, who won the coveted title, revealed that she didn’t have the "best beach body" compared to her fellow contestants, but that didn't stop her from winning.

“ I was definitely not the best beach body of all the 87 contestants” mentions a report in Bollywood Shaadis. During a media interaction, Aishwarya admitted that despite not having the most perfect physique, she won the title. She said, “When I became Miss World, I was definitely not the best beach body of all the 87 contestants. I can vouch for it, I can put a stamp on it. And yet I won the title.”Beauty contests aren’t solely about physical beauty but…

Aishwarya’s statement came in the wake of Julia Morley's decision to eliminate the swimsuit round from the Miss World competition in 2014. The actress expressed her happiness over this change and reflected on how beauty pageants should focus on more than just physical appearance. She explained that beauty contests aren’t solely about physical beauty but about how a contestant presents themselves, their confidence, and their overall character.

Aishwarya Rai, the Multitalented diva
Aishwarya’s success at the 1994 pageant was not just about her looks, but her intelligence and grace. In the final round, when asked about the qualities a Miss World should have, Aishwarya spoke about compassion, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond physical barriers and understanding people from all walks of life. Her thoughtful answer and her embodiment of grace and strength helped solidify her place as a true Miss World.

On the work front, Aishwarya Rai’s successful previous outing was the epic drama movie ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’, where the audiences hailed her charming chemistry with the Tamil superstar Vikram.

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