Malathi Basappa

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Malathi Basappa
Born1950 (age 7374)
Occupation(s) Model, Athlete
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title Bharat Sundari 1972
Major
competition(s)
Bharat Sundari 1972
(Winner)
Miss World 1972
(4th Runner Up)

Malathi Basappa (born 1950) is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Bharat Sundari 1972. She represented India at Miss World 1972 and was crowned 4th Runner Up there. [1] [2]

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Early life and career

Malathi was born in Mysore, India. She is a political honours graduate and was a national level basketball player. She was also a Bharatnatyam dancer and model. She participated in Bharat Sundari 1972 contest.[ citation needed ] In 1972 she won India's Bharat Sundari 1972. Subsequently, represented India at Miss World 1972 where she finished as the 4th runner up.[ citation needed ]

Awards

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Flag of Jamaica.svg Ava Joy Gill
Miss World
4th Runner-Up
1972
Succeeded by
Flag of South Africa.svg Shelley Latham
Preceded by Miss India World
1972
Succeeded by
Kiran Dholakia

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References

  1. "Miss World 1972". veestarz.com. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  2. "Pageantopolis: Miss World 1972". pageantopolis.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)