Miss Universe India 1993 Namrata Shirodkar adorned the much coveted cover of Ritz Magazine’s March 2016 edition. The March edition is based on special women’s issues, which speaks about a lot of feminine and fair things.

Namrata not only represented India in a various international platforms, but also won the title of coveted beauty pageant Miss Universe India in 1993. She is a lady with grace and poise. When we think of Namrata, the word Ideal comes to mind – Ideal beauty queen, ideal wife and Ideal mother.

The beauty queen dazzled the world with her Miss India crown; sashayed on the world’s best ramps, and endorsed reputed brand names.The lady has an intellectual mind along with a pretty face and carries the emotional quotient in her persona.

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“I admire my mother the most,” says Namrata, “Purely because of the way she led her life and the way she raised us. She loved us unconditionally. She was a working woman but never let us feel neglected or lost. She was always around when we needed her. My sister Shilpa and I are what we are because of her. I miss her deeply. I see a lot of her in my sister.”

Talking about Miss India crown - “It was my mum’s dream to see me up there and I did it,” she reminisces, “The Miss India crown was my gift to my parents. It was something I did for them. In retrospect, I thinking winning the pageant was the biggest challenge for me.”

On her upbringing - “My parents instilled down-to-earth values in us. We were much grounded and reality was presented to us as it is,” she explains, “That’s the value system I try to pass on to my kids too. The real world is always a challenge for most kids and they need to be ready to face it with a strong mind. More importantly, with the heart in the right place and humility at all times.”

Namrata believes a strong woman is one who knows where she wants to go and how to get there. Namrata has pearls of wisdom to share with the fairer gender… “If you’re a single woman, make a name. You’re important, so just go out there and make a difference. And all you married women, lead your life with love as its root. You’ll see how beautiful the journey is… And mothers like me, always be who you are. Be a figure of immense strength for your kids. It’s the best phase of being a woman. Celebrate it,” she advises.

According to the beauty queen, “A woman’s strength is the love she has and feels towards the people who matter most to her. Confidence, strength and will power, stem from love. With these three strengths, she can win the world.” One woman from history she admires the most is, “Jackie Onassis for her simplicity and sheer class; the way she handled her family and the pressures of being the first lady with such finesse and complete ease.”

Namrata, you truly depict the true essence of a woman who has strength, supremacy and poise!

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