Suman Rao Explained

Suman Rao
Birth Name:Suman Ratan Singh Rao
Birth Date:1998 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Aidana, Rajsamand Rajasthan, India
Alma Mater:University of Mumbai
Hair Color:Black
Eye Color:Brown

Suman Ratan Singh Rao (born 23 November 1998) is an Indian model and beauty pageant title holder who was crowned Femina Miss India 2019.[1] [2] She represented India at the Miss World 2019 pageant in ExCeL London in United Kingdom, and was crowned as the 2nd runner-up and as Miss World Asia.[3]

Early life and education

Suman Rao was born on 23 November 1998 in Aaidana village, Rajsamand District, Rajasthan.[4] Her father, Ratan Singh Rao, is a jeweller, while mother Sushila Kunwar Rao is a homemaker. She has two brothers, Jitendra and Chirag.[5] Her family moved to Mumbai when she was a year old. She did her schooling at Mahatma School of Academics and Sports in Navi Mumbai and is pursuing Chartered Accountancy course from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.[5] [6] She is fluent in English and Hindi, in addition to her mother tongue Mewari.[7] She is also a trained Bharatnatyam dancer.[8]

Pageantry

In 2018, she took part in Miss Navi Mumbai contest, where she was crowned as 1st runner-up.[9] She then auditioned for the title of Femina Miss Rajasthan 2019 which she eventually won. She represented the state of Rajasthan at the Femina Miss India 2019 pageant.[10] On 15 June 2019, she was crowned as Femina Miss India World by the outgoing titleholder Anukreethy Vas at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai.[11] [12] During the pageant's sub contest ceremony, she won the 'Miss Rampwalk' award.[13]

Miss World 2019

Rao represented India at the 69th edition of Miss World pageant, where she placed third in the 'Top Model' round and Top 27 in 'Talent' segment.[14] She won the first stage of Head-to-Head Challenge in Group 14, thus qualifying for the succeeding round of the challenge, which was judged by Piers Morgan.[15] She competed against Bangladesh in the round, where she won and secured a spot in the Top 40 of Miss World 2019.[16]

Rao's Beauty with a Purpose project was also selected in the Top 10.[17] Her campaign is titled ‘Project Pragati’, for which she took initiatives to help the dreams of women in tribal communities by assisting them in acquiring financial independence. She procured machines which aids in the production of aloe vera and rose extracts, gels and shampoo. Thereby, the women could manufacture the products and earn their livelihood from within their village.[18] Her project received support from the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation and through this institution, the women were trained to make handlooms, decorative handicrafts, accessories and jewellery. These products are sold near the Jaipur City Palace and also through an online website.[19] Further, she associated with the Bharat Sevashram Sangha, a non-profit organisation backed by the United Nations, for an even wider reach of their products.[20] [21]

The pageant's finale was held in ExCeL London, United Kingdom, on 14 December 2019, and Rao was the 2nd runner-up to the eventual winner, Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica.[3] She is the first Indian to be crowned the 2nd runner-up at the Miss World pageant.[22]

Media

Rao was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Women at No. 2 in 2019.[23]

Music videos

!Year!Title!Singer(s)!Ref.
2021Mere Dil VichArjun Kanungo, Tanzeel Khan[25] [26]
2022Ishq PaudiyanMohammed Irfan[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Femina Miss India 2019: Suman Rao was crowned Miss India World 2019, Shivani Jadhav Miss Grand India and Shreya Shanker Miss India United Continents. Indian Express. 16 June 2019.
  2. Web site: Who is Suman Rao? Check out the Miss India 2019's 7 most stunning photos. Times Now. 16 June 2019.
  3. Web site: Miss World 2019 winner is Miss Jamaica Toni-Ann Singh, India's Suman Rao is second runner-up. India Today. 14 December 2019.
  4. Web site: My community sees me as a ray of hope: Miss India winner Suman Rao.. The Pioneer. 18 June 2019.
  5. Web site: fbb Colors Femina Miss India World 2019 Suman Rao: 'Even though I live in Mumbai, I have not forgotten my roots'. The Times of India. 18 June 2019. Neha Chaudhary.
  6. News: Miss India 2019, Suman Rao contestant profile. ETimes. 16 June 2019.
  7. Web site: Suman Rao, 'My Miss India journey began from the Pink City'.. 26 August 2019. The Times of India. Richa. Shukla.
  8. Web site: Suman Rao, Miss India World 2019: 5 Fast Facts to Know.. 11 December 2019. Andrea. Reiher.
  9. News: 5 lesser-known facts about Suman Rao - the Indian contestant at Miss World 2019. Times Now. 12 December 2019. 11 February 2021.
  10. News: Suman Rao from Rajasthan Crowned Miss India 2019. News18. 16 June 2019. 11 February 2021.
  11. News: Miss India 2019 winner is Rajastan's Suman Rao. Asian News International. 16 June 2019. 11 February 2021.
  12. News: Suman Rao crowned Miss India World. Deccan Herald. Press Trust of India. 16 June 2019. 11 February 2021.
  13. Web site: Fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2019: Sub contest winners.. ETimes.. 2 June 2019.
  14. Web site: Miss World 2019 Results: Talent, Sports & Top Model. 12 December 2019.
  15. Web site: Miss World 2019 in London: All you need to know about the ceremony on December 14. 12 December 2019. Indian Express.
  16. Web site: Femina Miss India 2019, Suman Rao's journey at Miss World. 12 December 2019. beautypageants.in.
  17. Web site: Miss World 2019 Beauty With a Purpose Finalists: Suman Rao Makes It to Top 10 List Ahead of the Finale Night, Meet the Contestants With Names. 12 December 2019.
  18. Web site: Miss India 2019, Suman Rao in Udaipur. 26 June 2019. Udaipur Times.
  19. Web site: Miss India 2019, Suman Rao, Teams Up With Princess Diya Kumari Foundation For Her Project Pragati. 25 November 2019.
  20. Web site: Beauty with a good heart. 19 September 2019. The Hans India.
  21. Web site: Miss India 2019, Suman Rao's Beauty with a Purpose project for Miss World 2019.. 10 December 2019. The Times of India.
  22. Web site: Rajasthan's Suman Rao Does India Proud, Wins 2nd Runner-up Title at Miss World 2019.. 15 December 2019. 9 March 2020. Bhavya Mehta.
  23. News: MEET THE TIMES 50 MOST DESIRABLE WOMEN 2019 . 7 August 2021. The Times of India. 28 February 202.
  24. Web site: Suman Rao to mark her debut with the heart-pounding thriller 'The Heist' . Women's Magazine - Fashion, Beauty, Relationships, Health . 27 December 2023 . 22 July 2024.
  25. Web site: Suman Rao & Adline Castelino's 'Mere Dil Vich' Out Now!. 7 August 2021. m.beautypageants.in.
  26. News: New Trending Song Music Video - 'Mere Dil Vich' Sung By Arjun Kanungo, Tanzeel Khan. 7 August 2021. Times of India. 26 February 2021.
  27. Web site: Ishq Paudiyan sung by Mohammed Irfan . 2022-06-27 . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . en.