Ami Vashi’s plane was leaving in a couple hours, and she was calm when she told me that she could text me from Hong Kong if there was anything else that I needed, and that she’ll see me in a month. Ami has had an amazing life for her young years. She is an exotic beauty who was born in Los Angeles and received her degree from USC in finance. She was later recruited as a financial analyst in San Francisco. While traveling in Mumbai, she was scouted for the Miss India compeitition.
What made you enter the Miss India competition?
It was my nana’s idea.
What are your future plans?
Like other winners, I’m focusing on the Miss World title. I feel honored to represent India and am looking forward to bringing the Miss World title there. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
How would you utilize the title ?
I am already in the social sector and I would like to help generate funds, and use those funds to help out the less fortunate.
What do you think is the reason so many women from India are winning international beauty titles?
The rich Indian cultural background, strong family ties, good education, and the professional grooming that we get before an international pageant help a great deal. Finally, it’s the confidence and the way we carry ourselves. This may surprise you, but it was really my Nana’s idea to send my pictures to the Miss India contest because she thinks I am the prettiest woman in the world. My brother who is a dentist and sister who is a dietician came especially from the United States just to cheer for me in the finals.
Interviewed by Ash Gupta
