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'''Manya Singh''' (born '''Kajal Omprakash Singh'''; 7 December 2001) is an Indian model and former banker. She earned national attention when she was named first runner-up at [[Femina Miss India 2020]],<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/manya-singh-miss-india-runner-up-and-daughter-of-auto-driver-shares-life-story-101613097788148.html</ref><ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/life-hasn-t-been-easy-for-me-but-i-ve-been-harder-on-it-miss-india-manya-singh-101613310774981.html</ref><ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/uttar-pradesh-kushinagar-village-celebrates-success-of-its-beauty-queen/articleshow/80899777.cms</ref><ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/life-hasn-t-been-easy-for-me-but-i-ve-been-harder-on-it-miss-india-manya-singh-101613310774981.html</ref> noted for her personal background as the daughter of an auto rickshaw driver.<ref name="NDTV">{{Cite news |title=Autorickshaw driver's daughter Manya Singh crowned Miss India 2020 runner-up |url=https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/manya-singh-daughter-of-a-rickshaw-driver-crowned-vlcc-femina-miss-india-2020-runner-up-2368396 |work=NDTV |date=12 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="Express">{{Cite news |title=Miss India runner-up Manya Singh, daughter of an autorickshaw driver, inspires with her story |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/miss-india-runner-up-manya-singh-is-daughter-of-an-autorickshaw-driver-7185394/ |work=Indian Express |date=12 February 2021}}</ref>Hata, [[Uttar Pradesh]], to Omprakash Singh, an auto-rickshaw driver, and Manorama Singh, a homemaker.<ref name="Hindu">{{Cite news |title=Miss India runner-up Manya Singh goes on a victory rally in her father's autorickshaw |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/miss-india-runner-up-manya-singh-goes-on-a-victory-rally-in-her-fathers-autorickshaw/article33868497.ece |work=The Hindu |date=17 February 2021}}</ref> She has shared that she worked part-time jobs and walked long distances to attend school.<ref name="HT">{{Cite news |title=Miss India 2020 runner-up Manya Singh, daughter of auto driver, shares inspiring story |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/miss-india-2020-runner-up-manya-singh-daughter-of-auto-driver-shares-inspiring-story-101613109728038.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=12 February 2021}}</ref> The family later moved to Mumbai, where Singh studied at [[Thakur College of Science and Commerce]] while working in restaurants and call-centres.<ref name="Express"/>
'''Manya Singh''' (born '''Kajal Omprakash Singh'''; 7 December 2001) is an Indian model and former banker. She earned national attention when she was named first runner-up at [[Femina Miss India 2020]],<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/manya-singh-miss-india-runner-up-and-daughter-of-auto-driver-shares-life-story-101613097788148.html|title=Manya Singh, Miss India Runner-up and daughter of auto driver, shares life story|date=February 12, 2021}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/life-hasn-t-been-easy-for-me-but-i-ve-been-harder-on-it-miss-india-manya-singh-101613310774981.html|title=Life hasn't been easy for me but I've been harder on it: Miss India Manya Singh|date=February 14, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/uttar-pradesh-kushinagar-village-celebrates-success-of-its-beauty-queen/articleshow/80899777.cms|title=Uttar Pradesh: Kushinagar village celebrates success of its beauty queen|date=February 14, 2021|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="auto"/> noted for her personal background as the daughter of an auto rickshaw driver.<ref name="NDTV">{{Cite news |title=Autorickshaw driver's daughter Manya Singh crowned Miss India 2020 runner-up |url=https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/manya-singh-daughter-of-a-rickshaw-driver-crowned-vlcc-femina-miss-india-2020-runner-up-2368396 |work=NDTV |date=12 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="Express">{{Cite news |title=Miss India runner-up Manya Singh, daughter of an autorickshaw driver, inspires with her story |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/miss-india-runner-up-manya-singh-is-daughter-of-an-autorickshaw-driver-7185394/ |work=Indian Express |date=12 February 2021}}</ref>Hata, [[Uttar Pradesh]], to Omprakash Singh, an auto-rickshaw driver, and Manorama Singh, a homemaker.<ref name="Hindu">{{Cite news |title=Miss India runner-up Manya Singh goes on a victory rally in her father's autorickshaw |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/miss-india-runner-up-manya-singh-goes-on-a-victory-rally-in-her-fathers-autorickshaw/article33868497.ece |work=The Hindu |date=17 February 2021}}</ref> She has shared that she worked part-time jobs and walked long distances to attend school.<ref name="HT">{{Cite news |title=Miss India 2020 runner-up Manya Singh, daughter of auto driver, shares inspiring story |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/miss-india-2020-runner-up-manya-singh-daughter-of-auto-driver-shares-inspiring-story-101613109728038.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=12 February 2021}}</ref> The family later moved to Mumbai, where Singh studied at [[Thakur College of Science and Commerce]] while working in restaurants and call-centres.<ref name="Express"/>


== Pageantry ==
== Pageantry ==
In February 2021, Singh competed in [[Femina Miss India 2020]], representing [[Uttar Pradesh]]. She secured the position of first runner-up.<ref name="TOI">{{Cite news |title=UP’s Manya Singh declared runner-up at Miss India 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/ups-manya-singh-declared-runner-up-at-miss-india-2020/articleshow/80875893.cms |work=The Times of India |date=13 February 2021}}</ref> Media coverage highlighted her modest upbringing and educational efforts.<ref name="TheWeek">{{Cite news |title=Internet bowled over by Manya Singh, auto driver’s daughter who was crowned Miss India runner-up |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2021/02/12/internet-bowled-over-manya-singh-miss-india-runner-up.html |work=The Week |date=12 February 2021}}</ref><ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/manya-singh-miss-india-runner-up-and-daughter-of-auto-driver-shares-life-story-101613097788148.html</ref><ref>https://zeenews.india.com/people/manushi-chhillar-reacts-to-manya-singh-s-miss-india-feat-says-theres-no-challenge-that-cant-be-overcome-2341413.html</ref><ref>https://www.india.com/viral/manya-singh-arrives-in-autorickshaw-for-felicitation-ceremony-wipes-dads-tears-touches-moms-feet-see-photos-4428426/</ref>
In February 2021, Singh competed in [[Femina Miss India 2020]], representing [[Uttar Pradesh]]. She secured the position of first runner-up.<ref name="TOI">{{Cite news |title=UP’s Manya Singh declared runner-up at Miss India 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/ups-manya-singh-declared-runner-up-at-miss-india-2020/articleshow/80875893.cms |work=The Times of India |date=13 February 2021}}</ref> Media coverage highlighted her modest upbringing and educational efforts.<ref name="TheWeek">{{Cite news |title=Internet bowled over by Manya Singh, auto driver’s daughter who was crowned Miss India runner-up |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2021/02/12/internet-bowled-over-manya-singh-miss-india-runner-up.html |work=The Week |date=12 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/manushi-chhillar-reacts-to-manya-singh-s-miss-india-feat-says-theres-no-challenge-that-cant-be-overcome-2341413.html|title=Manushi Chhillar reacts to Manya Singh’s Miss India feat, says theres no challenge that cant be overcome|website=Zee News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/viral/manya-singh-arrives-in-autorickshaw-for-felicitation-ceremony-wipes-dads-tears-touches-moms-feet-see-photos-4428426/|title=Manya Singh Arrives in Autorickshaw For Felicitation Ceremony, Wipes Dads Tears & Touches Moms Feet &#124; See Photos|website=www.india.com}}</ref>


== Television ==
== Television ==
Singh participated in [[Bigg Boss 16]] in late 2022. News outlets noted her discussions on discrimination based on skin tone and limited post-pageant job opportunities.<ref name="IndiaToday">{{Cite news |title=Bigg Boss 16's Manya Singh on her eviction: 'I was mentally ready' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bigg-boss-16s-manya-singh-on-her-eviction-i-was-mentally-ready-exclusive-2288988-2022-10-25 |work=India Today |date=25 October 2022}}</ref><ref name="TripuraTimes">{{Cite news |title='Bigg Boss 16': Manya Singh couldn't get work for two years due to skin tone |url=https://tripuratimes.com/ttimes/bigg-boss-16-manya-singh-couldnt-get-work-for-two-years-due-to-skin-tone-3125.html |work=IANS via TripuraTimes |date=2 October 2022}}</ref><ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-16-manya-singh-makes-personal-remarks-against-shalin-bhanot-and-sumbul-touqeers-bond-yahan-sabko-shehnaaz-sidharth-banana-hai/articleshow/94650806.cms</ref><ref>https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/how-bigg-boss-16-killed-miss-india-runner-up-manya-singhs-image-11525551.html</ref><ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-16-contestant-manya-singh-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-femina-miss-india-2020/articleshow/94583918.cms</ref>
Singh participated in [[Bigg Boss 16]] in late 2022. News outlets noted her discussions on discrimination based on skin tone and limited post-pageant job opportunities.<ref name="IndiaToday">{{Cite news |title=Bigg Boss 16's Manya Singh on her eviction: 'I was mentally ready' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bigg-boss-16s-manya-singh-on-her-eviction-i-was-mentally-ready-exclusive-2288988-2022-10-25 |work=India Today |date=25 October 2022}}</ref><ref name="TripuraTimes">{{Cite news |title='Bigg Boss 16': Manya Singh couldn't get work for two years due to skin tone |url=https://tripuratimes.com/ttimes/bigg-boss-16-manya-singh-couldnt-get-work-for-two-years-due-to-skin-tone-3125.html |work=IANS via TripuraTimes |date=2 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-16-manya-singh-makes-personal-remarks-against-shalin-bhanot-and-sumbul-touqeers-bond-yahan-sabko-shehnaaz-sidharth-banana-hai/articleshow/94650806.cms|title=Bigg Boss 16: Manya Singh makes personal remarks against Shalin Bhanot and Sumbul Touqeer's bond; says 'Yahan sabko Shehnaaz-Sidharth banana hai'|date=October 4, 2022|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/how-bigg-boss-16-killed-miss-india-runner-up-manya-singhs-image-11525551.html|title=How Bigg Boss 16 killed Miss India Runner Up Manya Singh’s image?|date=October 28, 2022|website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-16-contestant-manya-singh-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-femina-miss-india-2020/articleshow/94583918.cms|title=Bigg Boss 16 contestant Manya Singh: Here’s all you need to know about Femina Miss India 2020|date=October 1, 2022|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==
In February 2021, Singh’s college, [[Thakur College of Science and Commerce]], held an auto-rickshaw rally in [[Mumbai]] to honor her achievement, featuring her father as the driver.<ref name="TOIRally">{{Cite news |title=A grand auto rally organised to honour VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 runner-up Manya Singh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/vlcc-femina-miss-india-2020-runner-up-manya-singhs-alma-mater-felicitates-her-for-winning-the-coveted-title/articleshow/81004114.cms |work=The Times of India |date=16 February 2021}}</ref><ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/miss-india-runner-up-manya-singh-goes-on-a-victory-rally-in-her-fathers-autorickshaw/article33868497.ece</ref><ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/manya-singh-vlcc-femina-miss-india-2020-runner-up-visits-her-alma-mater-in-deoria/photostory/81314944.cms</ref><ref>https://zeenews.india.com/people/don-t-fake-it-i-am-proud-of-what-i-am-says-miss-india-2020-runner-up-manya-singh-2345772.html</ref><ref>https://zeenews.india.com/people/don-t-fake-it-i-am-proud-of-what-i-am-says-miss-india-2020-runner-up-manya-singh-2345772.html</ref>
In February 2021, Singh’s college, [[Thakur College of Science and Commerce]], held an auto-rickshaw rally in [[Mumbai]] to honor her achievement, featuring her father as the driver.<ref name="TOIRally">{{Cite news |title=A grand auto rally organised to honour VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 runner-up Manya Singh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/vlcc-femina-miss-india-2020-runner-up-manya-singhs-alma-mater-felicitates-her-for-winning-the-coveted-title/articleshow/81004114.cms |work=The Times of India |date=16 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/miss-india-runner-up-manya-singh-goes-on-a-victory-rally-in-her-fathers-autorickshaw/article33868497.ece|title=Miss India runner-up Manya Singh goes on a victory rally in her father’s autorickshaw|date=February 18, 2021|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/manya-singh-vlcc-femina-miss-india-2020-runner-up-visits-her-alma-mater-in-deoria/photostory/81314944.cms|title=Manya Singh, VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 Runner up visits her alma mater in Deoria|date=March 3, 2021|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/don-t-fake-it-i-am-proud-of-what-i-am-says-miss-india-2020-runner-up-manya-singh-2345772.html|title=Don’t fake it! I am proud of what I am, says Miss India 2020 runner-up Manya Singh|website=Zee News}}</ref><ref name="auto2"/>


== References ==
== References ==

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Manya Singh
Manya Singh in 2024
Born
Kajal Omprakash Singh

(2001-12-07) December 7, 2001 (age 23)
Hata, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Alma materThakur College of Science and Commerce
Occupation(s)Model, Banker
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)

Manya Singh (born Kajal Omprakash Singh; 7 December 2001) is an Indian model and former banker. She earned national attention when she was named first runner-up at Femina Miss India 2020,[1][2][3][2] noted for her personal background as the daughter of an auto rickshaw driver.[4][5]Hata, Uttar Pradesh, to Omprakash Singh, an auto-rickshaw driver, and Manorama Singh, a homemaker.[6] She has shared that she worked part-time jobs and walked long distances to attend school.[7] The family later moved to Mumbai, where Singh studied at Thakur College of Science and Commerce while working in restaurants and call-centres.[5]

Pageantry

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In February 2021, Singh competed in Femina Miss India 2020, representing Uttar Pradesh. She secured the position of first runner-up.[8] Media coverage highlighted her modest upbringing and educational efforts.[9][1][10][11]

Television

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Singh participated in Bigg Boss 16 in late 2022. News outlets noted her discussions on discrimination based on skin tone and limited post-pageant job opportunities.[12][13][14][15][16]

Recognition

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In February 2021, Singh’s college, Thakur College of Science and Commerce, held an auto-rickshaw rally in Mumbai to honor her achievement, featuring her father as the driver.[17][18][19][20][20]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Manya Singh, Miss India Runner-up and daughter of auto driver, shares life story". February 12, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Life hasn't been easy for me but I've been harder on it: Miss India Manya Singh". February 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Uttar Pradesh: Kushinagar village celebrates success of its beauty queen". February 14, 2021 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  4. ^ "Autorickshaw driver's daughter Manya Singh crowned Miss India 2020 runner-up". NDTV. 12 February 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Miss India runner-up Manya Singh, daughter of an autorickshaw driver, inspires with her story". Indian Express. 12 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Miss India runner-up Manya Singh goes on a victory rally in her father's autorickshaw". The Hindu. 17 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Miss India 2020 runner-up Manya Singh, daughter of auto driver, shares inspiring story". Hindustan Times. 12 February 2021.
  8. ^ "UP's Manya Singh declared runner-up at Miss India 2020". The Times of India. 13 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Internet bowled over by Manya Singh, auto driver's daughter who was crowned Miss India runner-up". The Week. 12 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Manushi Chhillar reacts to Manya Singh's Miss India feat, says theres no challenge that cant be overcome". Zee News.
  11. ^ "Manya Singh Arrives in Autorickshaw For Felicitation Ceremony, Wipes Dads Tears & Touches Moms Feet | See Photos". www.india.com.
  12. ^ "Bigg Boss 16's Manya Singh on her eviction: 'I was mentally ready'". India Today. 25 October 2022.
  13. ^ "'Bigg Boss 16': Manya Singh couldn't get work for two years due to skin tone". IANS via TripuraTimes. 2 October 2022.
  14. ^ "Bigg Boss 16: Manya Singh makes personal remarks against Shalin Bhanot and Sumbul Touqeer's bond; says 'Yahan sabko Shehnaaz-Sidharth banana hai'". October 4, 2022 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  15. ^ "How Bigg Boss 16 killed Miss India Runner Up Manya Singh's image?". Firstpost. October 28, 2022.
  16. ^ "Bigg Boss 16 contestant Manya Singh: Here's all you need to know about Femina Miss India 2020". October 1, 2022 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  17. ^ "A grand auto rally organised to honour VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 runner-up Manya Singh". The Times of India. 16 February 2021.
  18. ^ "Miss India runner-up Manya Singh goes on a victory rally in her father's autorickshaw". February 18, 2021 – via www.thehindu.com.
  19. ^ "Manya Singh, VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 Runner up visits her alma mater in Deoria". March 3, 2021 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  20. ^ a b "Don't fake it! I am proud of what I am, says Miss India 2020 runner-up Manya Singh". Zee News.
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