Dubai to host Miss India Worldwide 2014 beauty pageant

The Miss India Worldwide 2014 beauty pageant will be held in Dubai on June 20, the Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) has confirmed.

“More than 40 contestants of Indian origin settled in various countries across the globe between the age of 17 years and 27 years, unmarried and citizens, residents, or born in the country they represent, will participate in the Miss India Worldwide pageant,” Anuj Saxena, national director, Miss India Worldwide and CEO of Maverick Productions, was quoted as saying.

The pageant consists of four rounds: evening wear, Indian dress, talent and interview.

“Miss India Worldwide crown was started more than 20 years ago and is held in different countries every year,” said Saxena.

The event will be held in parallel with a Bollywood film festival and Indian culinary week.

Last month, billionaire Donald Trump revealed he was also in talks to stage a beauty pageant in Dubai and bring the worldwide Miss Universe brand to the emirates.

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Dubai to host Miss India Worldwide 2014 beauty pageant