Miss India USA 2022: Arya Walvekar of Indian origin won the title of 'Miss India USA'
Arya Walvekar, who aspired to become an actress, said, 'It has been my dream since childhood to see myself on screen and act in films and television.
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Indian American Arya Walvekar from Virginia has won the title of 'Miss India USA 2022' this year. Arya, 18, was crowned 'Miss India USA 2022' in the annual competition held in New Jersey. Arya, who aspires to become an actress, said, "It has been my childhood dream to see myself on screen and act in films and television." Likes to argue. University of Virginia student Soumya Sharma came second and New Jersey's Sanjana Chekuri stood third.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the competition and is the longest running Indian title competition to be held outside India. The competition was first organized by Indian-American Dharmatma and Neelam Saran from New York under the banner of Worldwide Pageants. Dharmatma Saran, Founder and President, Worldwide Pageants said, "I am grateful for the support I have received from the Indian community across the world over the years."
Akshi Jain became 'Mrs. India USA'
Akshi Jain of Washington State was crowned 'Mrs India USA' and Tanvi Grover of New York was chosen as 'Miss Teen India USA'. 74 contestants representing thirty states participated in three different competitions 'Miss India USA', 'Mrs India USA' and 'Miss Teen India USA'. The winners of all three categories will get a chance to travel to Mumbai early next year to participate in the 'Worldwide Pageants' organized by the same group. Singer Shibani Kashyap, 'Miss India Worldwide 2022' Khushi Patel and 'Mrs India Worldwide' Swati Vimal participated in this event.
