Media Release
Bangalore, Dec 9: From the large number of entries received for the audition and call for entries round in the South, Pantaloons Femina Miss India South 2011, thirty contestants were shortlisted for the semi-final round in Bangalore. The final lot of contestants who will be a part of the Pantaloons Femina Miss India South 2011 journey will be decided after the semi-finals.
This year the judges for the semi-final round were supermodel Vidisha Pavate, designer Manoviraj Khosla and fashion director and contestant director, PFMI 2011 Marc Robinson. These judges were assigned the comprehensive task of evaluating the finest from the bevy of beauties. The contestants displayed great assurance and aptitude which left the judges impressed and made their task of selecting the finalists difficult.
This year the South pageant is being keenly looked forward to since Bangalore beauty Nicole Faria made India proud by being crowned the prestigious Miss Earth 2010 title on last week. It's a first for India in the ten-year history of the Miss Earth beauty pageant. Nicole first won the Pantaloons Femina Miss India South 2010 and then added another jewel to her crown after winning the Pantaloons Femina Miss India Earth 2010.
Marc Robinson stated, "I am extremely enthusiastic to be here in Bangalore to shortlist finalists for PFMI South 2011. Undoubtedly the South has been home to some of the best talent across fashion, entertainment and lifestyle. Nicole Faria, PFMI Earth 2010 who has won the Miss Earth 2010 pageant in Vietnam hails from Bangalore and has raised the bar for aspiring young ladies in the South. We are looking for a confident, beautiful, intelligent and talented girl who can represent India globally."
Speaking on the occasion, judge Vidisha Pavate said, "Femina Miss India is a prestigious platform for young girls aspiring to make it big in the fashion and film fraternity. It is a privilege to be a part of the selection process and help fulfil these young ladies’ dreams. Confidence, poise and presence of mind are attributes that I shall look for in a potential contestant for PFMI South"
Judge Manoviraj Khosla adds, "Indian fashion and beauty has evolved dramatically over the years and Indian women are being hailed the worldover for their successful combination of beauty, brains, tradition and talent. I am sure the South region is a potent pool of talent waiting to be discovered. I am happy to be part of this process and hope to do justice to this task of selecting the finalists for the South pageant."
These selected contestants will be further shortlisted to compete with each other on the finale stage at the Pantaloons Femina Miss India South 2011 grand finale on December 22 at HICC, Hyderabad after undergoing a grooming and training programme where experts such as Marc Robinson, Mickey Mehta, India’s leading holistic health and fitness expert, Rama Vaidyanathan, diction expert, Alicia Raut, ramp walk trainer, Prasad Bidappa, contestant advisor, Dr Purnima Mahtre, wellness expert, hair and makeup experts Bharat and Dorris and Jitu Savlani, fashion photographer will thoughtfully guide them in various facets which are important for every aspiring ‘Miss India’ to possess.
Pantaloons is the title sponsor for Femina Miss India 2011. Other sponsors and partners: RMKV Wedding Silks and Hyderabad International Conventional Center - associate sponsors; Gorgeous skin care clinic - wellness partner; Sun TV - telecast partner; Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre - hospitality partner, Radio Mirchi - radio partner and Times OOH - outdoor partner
For further information, log on to http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com.
Pantaloons : Taking India Fashion Forward.
From a beginning as a single store in Gariahat, Kolkata in 1997 to the fiftieth store at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, the journey of the fashion trendsetters of the country has been a quite a memorable one. The brand Pantaloons is synonymous with fashion bringing to its customers some of the finest and latest fashion statements. Pantaloons, now, has evolved into a brand that caters to everyone who is fashion conscious – from teenagers, to corporates, housewife’s to working women, kids to their grandparents.
Besides a wide range of apparel, the customers can also shop for various accessories like handbags, sunglasses and watches, and an array of cosmetic products, too.
Today millions of Indians can enjoy shopping for the latest fashion trends, styles and designs in 50 stores across cities. The stores have not only made their mark in major metros like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad, but also in towns like Kanpur, Nagpur, Surat, Mangalore and Indore.
Today Pantaloons has ushered in a mélange of private labels including licensed brands. Take, for instance, UMM, a brand licensed from Moda Musica Italy labels which have been created in house like utility wear private label Rig, womens workwear Annabelle, Womens ethnicwear Rang Manch, Trisha and Akkriti as well as menswear across Bare Denim , Bare Leisure, Ajile.
The stores of Pantaloons bear a unique identity showcasing fresh, eclectic concepts for look to give the customer a fresh experience.
With such a spectacular track record, the retail industry has honoured Pantaloons with many awards and rewards. For instance, Pantaloons has been awarded the prestigious Most Admired Lifestyle Retailer at the Industry by Economic Times Retail Awards 2010.
About Femina Miss India
The Femina Miss India Pageant now in its 47th year is the oldest and the most credible beauty pageant in India and for Indians globally. The pageant has launched many a face like Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai, Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra, Dia Mirza etc. to name a few who have carved a niche for themselves across the globe. Over the years Femina Miss India has evolved considerably with the changing face of global beauty and fashion trends.
To increase and encourage participation from southern and eastern part of the country and to truly invite participation nationally, we conduct an exclusive south and east based pageant, Pantaloons Femina Miss India South and Pantaloons Femina Miss India East, which are in their 4th and 3rd year respectively.
The winner of these regional pageant gets a direct entry into the Pantaloons Femina Miss India Main Pageant.