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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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