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MISS UNIVERSE
LARA DUTTA'S
WIN
21 years ago, Lara Dutta became the second Indian winner of Miss Universe after Sushmita Sen
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The Miss Universe 2000 pageant was held in Nicosia, Cyprus
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Lara had the highest score in the swimsuit round that year
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She was first runner-up in the national costume round
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Her final answer fetched her the highest individual score in any category in the history of Miss Universe
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Asked to convince those protesting against the Miss Universe pageant they were wrong, Lara said…
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“It gives us a platform to voice our choices and opinions, and makes us strong and independent that we are today”
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Lara was crowned by the outgoing Miss Universe, Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana
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Lara's Miss Universe experience included spending time with other contestants
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