The wait was too long but the moment was worth it. About 17 years after Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World title, Manushi Chhillar created an almost déjà vu moment when she sat on the chair to be crowned Miss World 2017.
Giving a heartfelt response to the final question, the diva won the hearts of not only the judges but also of numerous people across the world.
Soon after her victory was declared, millions took to Twitter to congratulate the 21-year-old. Among them was Miss World 2000 winner Priyanka Chopra.
Reaching out to the winner, she tweeted: "And we have a successor!Congratulations @ManushiChhillar on becoming #MissWorld2017.. cherish and learn, and most importantly enjoy it.Bravo [sic]"
Former Miss Universe and actress Sushmita Sen took pride in the winner and said: "India wins Miss World 2017!!!! Congratulations @ManushiChhillar yipeeeee about time!!!! super proud!!!! #JaiHind" clearly extremely excited about the good news. [sic]
Sharing the same pride, Arjun Kapoor wrote on the micro-blogging site: "Congratulations @ManushiChhillar well done. [sic]"
Dia Mirza — another beauty queen-turned-actress — said: "Congratulations @ManushiChhillar! May your beautiful smile and grace always win over the world and help make a positive change ❤️ #MissWorld2017 #India [sic]"
Here are a few other celeb reactions:
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
First they took #Sports & now #Glamour these #Haryanavi #women I tell are something else.. well done #ManushiChhillar खैंचे राक्खो मीटर #MissWorld2017 महारी छोरी छोर्या ते कम कती भी ना हैं !! @ManushiChhillar ?????? pic.twitter.com/4Z37hD11R1
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) November 18, 2017
Heartiest congratulations @ManushiChhillar !! Way to go.#MissWorld2017
— Gul Panag (@GulPanag) November 18, 2017
Congratulations #ManushiChhillar for #MakingIndiaProud ??
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) November 18, 2017
Definitely a great victory that all us back home can proudly celebrate ??? @ManushiChhillar #MissWorld2017
Congratulations to #MissWorld2017 Manushi Chhillar & her parents. Young Indians like her taking the world stage make us all feel proud.
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) November 18, 2017
That's a huge win! Congratulations @ManushiChhillar for winning the #MissWorld2017 and making India proud. #Jaihind ???
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) November 18, 2017
Congratulations @ManushiChhillar for bagging the coveted title of #MissWorld2017. You have made India proud!
— B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) November 18, 2017
Thank you for showing the world the culture, values, kindness & grace of our country. @MissWorldLtd pic.twitter.com/6tFvy9g5Ze
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