Revisiting Lara Dutta's priceless Miss Universe moments on her birthday.
Image Source : file imageLara Dutta was only 22 years old when she brought home the crown, six years after Sushmita Sen.
Image Source : file imageFor her Miss Universe look, Lara opted for a red backless evening gown and undoubtedly looked ethereal.
Image Source : file imageLara was a perfect combination of beauty and brain together.
Image Source : file imageDuring the final question-answer round of the contest, Lara was asked to convince people protesting against the pageant outside the venue.
Image Source : file image"I think pageants, like the Miss Universe pageant, gives us young women a platform to foray into the fields that we want to and forge ahead. Be it entrepreneurship, be it in the armed forces, be it politics," Lara said.
Image Source : file image"It gives us a platform to voice our choices and opinions and makes us strong and independent that we are today," Lara confidently replied.
Image Source : file imageLara Dutta also explained the concept of Bharatnatyam.
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