The Untold Truths of Modeling and Beauty Pageants | Ft. Vartika Singh

Imagine this: stepping off the plane and being greeted with a red-carpet welcome to Bombay! For Vartika Singh, a small-town girl from Lucknow, this was the beginning of her journey into the world of modelling and beauty pageants. Vartika is a beauty pageant titleholder appointed Miss Universe India 2019 and represented India at the 68th edition of the Miss Universe pageant. "I competed against those trained for Miss India," Vartika recalls. It's a fiercely competitive arena, especially when you come from a place with limited opportunities. But those hurdles? They become the stepping stones to greatness. In a competitive environment, you push yourself even harder, striving to shine brighter than ever. In this episode, you get to meet her, and she also busts some myths about being a model in 2024. It's not all glitz and glamour—it's about grit, determination, and seizing every opportunity. In modelling, women dominate the scene and earn more than their male counterparts. Tune in as Vartika takes us through a day in the life of a beauty pageant contestant, uncovering the ins and outs of the modelling industry. We're here to demystify the world of pageants, break down career paths in modelling, and so much more. Stay tuned—this is an episode you won't want to miss! Watch! Produced by Anna Priyadarshini You can also tune in here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cmziLOjlHLlur13YqmtEf Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fashion-scoop/id1728808543 Click here for the latest podcast: https://podcasts.indiatoday.in/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaTodayPodcasts Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IndiaTodayPods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiatodaypodcasts/ Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday