Indian beauties at Miss Universe

India's contribution to the world beauty contests has not been paltry. It had produced some  beauties, who earned, trophies, accolades and recognition for their country at international platforms like Miss Universe. As the pageant begins later this month, have a look at our country's brilliant contribution.

It was 1994, a glorious year for India, when Sushmita Sen stood first at pageant and became the first Miss Universe from India.

In the year 2000, Lara completely impressed the judges in the interview round and scored the maximum 9.99 marks.

The very gorgeous Manpreet Brar became the first runner-up at Miss Universe 1995. She lost the crown to Miss USA Chelsi Smith.

Miss India 2001, Celina Jaitley, made it to the top five in Miss Universe pageant but failed to make it to the final three.

Bollywood actress Namrata Shirodkar made it to the list of top 10 finalists.

Madhu Sapre, the leggy lass represented India in 1992 at the Miss Universe pageant and was announced the second runner up.