Indian medical student, 20, is crowned Miss World 2017 in China – making her country equal with Venezuela as most successful nations in its history

An Indian medical student has been crowned Miss World following a glamorous  event in China today, making her country the joint-most successful nation in the pageant's history along with Venezuela.
Manushi Chhillar became India's sixth winner of the prestigious beauty show, following in the footsteps of successful Bollywood actresses Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai.
Chhillar's win means that India and Venezuela have both won the competition a record six times each over the course of its 67 year history.
The 20-year-old beauty winner is a trained Indian classical dancer who enjoys painting. The Miss World website also says that she hopes to open a chain of non-profit hospitals in rural areas. 

Miss India Manushi Chhilar wins the 67th Miss World contest final in Sanya, on the tropical Chinese island of Hainan on November 18, 2017
The 20-year-old beauty winner is a trained Indian classical dancer who enjoys painting. The Miss World website also says that she hopes to open a chain of non-profit hospitals in rural areas.
Miss India Manushi Chhilar wins the 67th Miss World contest final in Sanya, on the tropical Chinese island of Hainan on November 18, 2017

Contestants hold hands and pose during the 67th Miss World contest final in Sanya, Chinese on Saturday
Contestants hold hands and pose during the 67th Miss World contest final in Sanya, Chinese on Saturday

During the competition, the contestants perform and try to wow the judges in the hope of being crowned the winner 
During the competition, the contestants perform and try to wow the judges in the hope of being crowned the winner