Summary
Manushi Chhillar is an Indian actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who gained international recognition after winning the prestigious Miss World 2017 crown. Born in 1997 in Rohtak, Haryana, she represented India at the global competition in Sanya, China, becoming the sixth Indian woman to win the Miss World title after a gap of seventeen years. Before her international success, she won the titles of Femina Miss India Haryana 2017 and Femina Miss India World 2017, quickly emerging as one of the most celebrated young personalities in India.
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Credits & Filmography
SHARAB (2026)
Actor
Diljit Dosanjh: Kufar (2025)
Female Lead
Tehran (2025)
SI Divya Rana
Maalik (2025)
Shalini
Operation Valentine (2024)
Aahna Gill
Clovia (2024)
Actor
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024)
Captain Misha
The Great Indian Family (2023)
Jasmeet
Samrat Prithviraj (2022)
Sanyogita
Amazon Fashion Up (2021)
Self
Bingo Comedy Adda (2021)
Self - Guest
63rd Jio Filmfare Awards (2018)
Self
The Drama Company (2017)
Self
The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Self
India's Got Talent (2009)
Self
Indian Premier League (2008)
Self - Audience
Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000)
Self
Race 4: Reloaded
Actor
No Entry 2
Actor
Timeline
2026
Sharab Music Video
Featured in the music video “Sharab” by Himesh Reshammiya.
2025
Tehran Project
Signed for the film Tehran opposite John Abraham.
2025
Maalik Release
Appeared as Shalini opposite Rajkummar Rao in Maalik.
2024
Dweep Launch
Launched sustainable swimwear and resort wear brand Dweep.
2024
Clovia Ambassador
Announced as brand ambassador for lingerie and lifestyle brand Clovia.
2024
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Played Captain Misha Kapoor in action film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
2024
Operation Valentine
Appeared opposite Varun Tej in bilingual film Operation Valentine.
2023
The Great Indian Family
Starred opposite Vicky Kaushal in The Great Indian Family.
2023
GJEPC Ambassador
Became global brand ambassador for the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India.
2023
Cannes Debut
Made debut appearance at the Cannes Film Festival.
2023
Estée Lauder Ambassador
Appointed Indian brand ambassador for The Estée Lauder Companies.
2022
Acting Debut
Made acting debut as Sanyogita in historical film Samrat Prithviraj.
2022
Style Award
Won Pinkvilla Style Icons Award for Super Stylish Emerging Talent (Female).
2021
UN Women Collaboration
Collaborated with UN Women to raise awareness against gender-based violence.
2020
Adidas Ambassador
Became brand ambassador for Adidas India.
2019
Bollywood Debut Announcement
Announced as lead actress opposite Akshay Kumar in Samrat Prithviraj.
2019
PETA Recognition
Named India’s “Sexiest Vegetarian Personality” by PETA.
2018
Miss World Reign End
Crowned Vanessa Ponce as Miss World 2018 successor.
2018
South Africa Initiative
Helped launch low-cost sanitary pad manufacturing units in South Africa during Beauty With A Purpose campaign.
2018
Miss India Judge
Served as judge at Femina Miss India 2018 and crowned successor Anukreethy Vas.
2018
Project Shakti Campaign
Expanded her “Project Shakti” initiative to promote menstrual hygiene awareness across India.
2017
Anaemia Free Haryana
Appointed ambassador for Haryana government’s “Anaemia Free Haryana” campaign.
2017
CNN-IBN Honor
Received Special Achievement Award at CNN-IBN Indian of the Year Awards.
2017
Miss World Victory
Won the Miss World 2017 title in Sanya, China, becoming the sixth Indian woman to win the crown.
2017
Femina Miss India World
Crowned Femina Miss India World 2017 at Yash Raj Studios, Mumbai.
2017
Femina Miss India Haryana
Won the title of Femina Miss India Haryana 2017.
2016
Campus Princess Finalist
Became a finalist in the Campus Princess 2016 pageant organized by the Miss India Organization.
1997
Birth
Born in Rohtak, Haryana, India.