Sushmita Sen excited to welcome Miss Asia Pacific World

Himangini Singh Yadu won the 2012 title of Miss Asia Pacific World on 16th June, in Seoul, South Korea. Sushmita Sen could not have asked for more. It is indeed nostalgic and a proud and exciting moment for her to receive Himangini Singh Yadu, the contestant of I am She 2012, who represented India and was crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2012 in a glittering ceremony on Saturday evening at Korea. I AM SHE- Miss Universe India is a National Beauty Pageant started in 2010 under the banner of Tantra Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, founded by the former Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen the first Indian to bring home the crown.

A delighted Sushmita exclaims, "Himangini has successfully represented India and has brought us back the crown after 12 years. We did it! WE made India Proud. This is just the 3rd year for I AM SHE and we have a fantastic win!" The actress adds, "We are all excited about her arrival and I am going to be personally receiving her at the airport with my team. This has given us so much momentum and I am looking forward to the next edition of I AM She- scheduled to take place in August 2012."

On hearing about Miss Sen's gesture to welcome her, Himangini Singh excitedly says, "I am looking forward to meet my mentor Ms Sushmita Sen. Her encouraging persona has always motivated me and has helped me grow and perform with aplomb. I shall forever be indebted for her kindness and support."

She further added, "I had to win, as my grooming was in hands of the best experts. I had Pooja Makhija, for Nutrition, Dr.Tarsi, who is a Skin care expert; Nupur Shikhare & Israar Khan for Fitness; Ace Choreographers Vijayshree Chaudhry and Mrs. Chetan Barot from the team of Sandip Soparrkar & Jesse Randhawa.

Additionally, there was also Ms. Svetlana Casper who trained me to perfect my walk on stage & Lubna Adams - as my Fashion Chreographer; Dr. Nirmala Shetty, Helped with her expertise in health care & Kryolan Makeup for my Make Over. Further i was under Dr. Gaba's dental care & JCB provided me with tips for different hair styles. Neeta Lulla designed the gorgeous costumes for the Talent Round and the Finale along with the dazzling evening gown put together by Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor's collection. Riyaz Ganji who provided lovely shoes and Curio Cottage & Aquamarine assembled the gorgeous Jewelry.

How can someone go wrong with such stalwarts for guidance! I am blesses and grateful for this opportunity."

With such a fabulous list of groomers and Sushmita as a mentor- the upcoming edition of I AM SHE looks extremely promising.