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Manya Singh | |
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 Manya Singh in 2024 | |
| Born | Kajal Omprakash Singh December 7, 2001 Hata, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Thakur College of Science and Commerce |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Banker |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
Manya Singh (born Kajal Omprakash Singh; 7 December 2001) is an Indian model and former banker who was the first runner-up at Femina Miss India 2020. Her background as the daughter of an auto-rickshaw driver drew media attention at the time of the pageant.[1][2]
Early life
Singh was born in Hata, Uttar Pradesh, to Omprakash Singh, an autorickshaw driver, and Manorama Singh, a homemaker.[3] She has mentioned facing economic difficulties, including working part-time jobs and walking long distances to attend school.[4] The family later moved to Mumbai, where she enrolled at Thakur College of Science and Commerce while working in restaurants and call centres.[2]
Pageantry
Singh represented Uttar Pradesh in the Femina Miss India 2020 pageant, held in February 2021. She was named the first runner-up.[5] Her story was featured in several national publications, which highlighted her educational background and early struggles.[6]
Television appearance
In 2022, Singh appeared as a contestant on Bigg Boss 16. During the show, she spoke about the limited career opportunities she received after her pageant placement, and discussed issues related to skin tone and discrimination.[7][8]
Recognition and public appearances
Following her success in the pageant, a rally was organized in Mumbai by her college to honour her, where her father led the procession in his auto-rickshaw.[9]
References
- ^ "Autorickshaw driver's daughter Manya Singh crowned Miss India 2020 runner-up". NDTV. 12 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Miss India runner-up Manya Singh, daughter of an autorickshaw driver, inspires with her story". The Indian Express. 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Miss India runner-up Manya Singh goes on a victory rally in her father's autorickshaw". The Hindu. 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Miss India 2020 runner-up Manya Singh, daughter of auto driver, shares inspiring story". Hindustan Times. 12 February 2021.
- ^ "UP's Manya Singh declared runner-up at Miss India 2020". The Times of India. 13 February 2021.
- ^ "Internet bowled over by Manya Singh, auto driver's daughter who was crowned Miss India runner-up". The Week. 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 16's Manya Singh on her eviction: 'I was mentally ready'". India Today. 25 October 2022.
- ^ "'Bigg Boss 16': Manya Singh couldn't get work for two years due to skin tone". IANS via TripuraTimes. 2 October 2022.
- ^ "VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 – Runner Up Manya Singh's father leads the autorickshaw rally held to honour his daughter in Mumbai". The Times of India. 18 February 2021.