Sangeeta Bahadur was last Saturday crowned Miss India Guyana 2017 by reigning Miss India Worldwide Karina Kohli.
The marketing and communications coordinator prevailed over the nine other young ladies vying for the crown after she offered what was adjudged to be the best answer in the decisive final question.
Aspiring chemist Ashmini Ramnauth was named first runner-up while the second runner-up spot was copped by fitness trainer,Cynthia Dookie. Third runner-up place went to aspiring entrepreneur Sarah Rajkaran and rounding out the top five were Sarah Rajkaran and Kuldavie Samantha Chunilall.
Walking away with the “Miss Catwalk” special prize, Chunilall was a favourite in the packed audience. Her unique modelling style made the crowd lively every time she took to the stage.
In other special prizes, Bahadur was also voted “Miss Congeniality” and also won the “Best Talent” prize. The “People’s Choice” and a special “Miss Beautiful Heart” award went to Ramnauth,while Rajkaran won the “Miss Photogenic”title. Some of the other young ladies also won prizes for best eyes, hair, skin, face, and smile.