Ms Chhillar's Miss World win makes India the joint-most successful in the beauty pageant's history. Both India and Venezuela are the two countries with most victories in the history of the Miss World pageant, now in its 67th edition.
Many people took to Twitter to congratulate Ms Chhillar on her Miss World win, including President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Miss World-turned-actor Priyanka Chopra.
Best wishes to Manushi Chhillar for winning the Miss World title. May this inspire every young woman in our country to achieve her dreams, in whichever field she chooses
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 19, 2017
Congratulations @ManushiChhillar! India is proud of your accomplishment.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2017
And we have a successor!Congratulations @ManushiChhillar on becoming #MissWorld2017.. cherish and learn, and most importantly enjoy it.Bravo
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) November 18, 2017
India wins Miss World 2017!!!! Congratulations @ManushiChhillar yipeeeee about time!!!! super proud!!!! #JaiHind
— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) November 18, 2017
Congratulations to Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar on her achievement. Our young achievers make us proud. India's future lies in the indomitable spirit & excellence of our youth.
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) November 19, 2017
Haryana girls making India proud around the world. Many congratulations to @ManushiChhillar for becoming 6th Indian to win Miss World 2017. We all are proud of you. #ManushiChillar pic.twitter.com/eeQEFHoWMv
— Vipul Goel (@VipulGoelBJP) November 18, 2017
Congratulations @ManushiChhillar #MissWorld2017
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 18, 2017
on becoming Miss World 2017 and making the whole country proud. Haryana girls rocking it on world stage. Haryana Power,India Power. pic.twitter.com/0bVHnaqYJq
First they took #Sports & now #Glamour these #Haryanavi #women I tell are something else.. well done #ManushiChhillar #MissWorld2017 @ManushiChhillar pic.twitter.com/4Z37hD11R1
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) November 18, 2017
T 2715 - A Miss World in our world .. ! Pride and felicitations .. Manushi Chillar congratulations !! pic.twitter.com/30qyhaegBP
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 18, 2017
.@ManushiChhillar Thank you for bringing that crown back to India after 17years. Congratulations India awaits to welcome you with colours of love, warmth & pride. #MissWorld2017 pic.twitter.com/NIWyNlXmpY
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) November 19, 2017
Congratulations @ManushiChhillar! May your beautiful smile and grace always win over the world and help make a positive change #MissWorld2017 #India pic.twitter.com/W0tMDZOmA1
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) November 18, 2017
Dear @ManushiChhillar!! Thank you for bringing that crown back to India after 17years. Thank you for your amazing answer about mothers. Congratulations. India awaits to welcome you with colours of love, warmth & pride. Jai Ho. pic.twitter.com/itdGLPcXDO
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) November 18, 2017
Congratulations @ManushiChhillar ... we knew you had all the qualities to conquer the world ever since we met u for the first time! You go girl! #missworld2017 #proudmentor @vineetjaintimes @TOIIndiaNews https://t.co/8hcSikcqS8
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) November 18, 2017
If anyone ever told you, dreams don't come true, show them this! Coz dreams do come true, and only you came make them a reality. Good morning India :) It's time to celebrate @ManushiChhillar #MissWorld2017 @MissWorldLtd pic.twitter.com/G0b6UAR6KJ
— Miss India (@feminamissindia) November 19, 2017
Ms Chhillar tweeted her thanks, writing, "Thank you, everyone, for your constant love, support... This one's for #India."
Thank you, everyone, for your constant love, support at prayers! @feminamissindia @MissWorldLtd #MissWorld2017 This one's for #India pic.twitter.com/kcnLV4C22P
— Manushi Chhillar (@ManushiChhillar) November 18, 2017
Ms Chhillar also thanked President Kovind and Prime Minister Modi for their wishes.
Thank you for your kind wishes, sir! Honored & privileged to have represented our country #India. Will keep striving to make our nation proud always! #JaiHind https://t.co/BMAy4hsJSt
— Manushi Chhillar (@ManushiChhillar) November 19, 2017
Thank you so much for your best wishes honorable Prime Minister sir! I am grateful to have contributed towards something that has made my nation proud! @feminamissindia @MissWorldLtd #Honored
— Manushi Chhillar (@ManushiChhillar) November 19, 2017
Ms Chhillar impressed many with her answer during the Question and Answer round. She was asked which profession she thought deserved the highest salary and why.
Replying to the question, Ms Chhillar said it was not a question about a person's salary and that a mother was worthy of the highest respect.
"I think a mother is of highest respect. I don't think its just about cash but love and respect she gives to someone. She is the biggest inspiration in my life. Mother should get highest respect," she said to applause.
Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar photographed with her proud parents after her win
According to Ms Chhillar's profile on the Miss World website, Ms Chhillar aims to be a cardiac surgeon and has plans of opening non-profit hospitals in rural areas.
Ms Chhillar is the sixth Indian woman to win the coveted title of Miss World. Reita Faria was the first Indian woman to claim the title back in 1966, followed by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in 1994, Diana Hayden in 1997, Yukta Mookhey in 1999 and Priyanka Chopra in 2000.
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