Mumbai: Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has been voted as the Sexiest Vegetarian Personality by the American animal rights organisation PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
Manushi, who is a strong advocate for vegetarianism, has expressed her views on the subject even on global platforms.
On being asked to react to the award, Manushi said: "Being a vegetarian has actually been a way of life for me. My parents were vegetarians and while they gave me the choice I never felt like I was missing on something. I've always been a vegetarian and have never felt like I needed to change that."
Manushi also said that being a vegetarian has several health benefits.
"I do believe vegetarian food is extremely nutritious and has tremendous health benefits in terms of regulating cholesterol, blood pressure, among others. As an animal lover, my core is at peace with this decision and I'm happier being a vegetarian," she added.
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Manushi has been roped in for Yash Raj Films' biggest historical drama titled Prithviraj. Directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, the film will mark her debut in Bollywood. In the movie, she will be seen as the lead opposite Akshay Kumar.
The 2017 Miss World titleholder, Manushi represented Haryana at Femina Miss India beauty pageant in 2017.
The 22-year-old Manushi is the sixth representative from India to win the title of Miss World.
