Mumbai, June 5: Former beauty queen Lara Dutta will probably be seen in an all-new avatar because the mentor and face of “Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva – Miss Universe India 2016“.

Lara, together with actress Kangana Ranaut, flagged off its fourth version right here on Saturday night time.

To be telecast on Colours Infinity, the seven-part actuality tele-series is aimed toward discovering a winner who will characterize the nation on the coveted Miss Universe pageant.

Collaborating within the journey of bringing forth Indian magnificence and expertise on the international magnificence platform, Lara mentioned: “I’m extraordinarily excited to be again with the brand new season of ‘Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2016’, which has a complete new look this yr.”

“It is thrilling to be a part of this journey find the proper consultant who’s the Indian face of magnificence, who possesses class, confidence, poise and intelligence.,” she stated.

“This journey has all the time been near my coronary heart and I hope this season is the one which brings us that distinctive lady who will carry the Miss Universe crown back to India,” Lara stated.

India hasn’t gained a Miss Universe crown since 2000, when Lara bagged the title.

For this version, Lara, together with a set of panelists and judges, will chronicle the journey of the finalists from throughout the nation and decide them on numerous duties.

The themes can be designed and judged on varied parameters starting from ramp stroll, photoshoot, good physique, communications abilities and extra.

The nationwide auditions start from June 17 in cities like Lucknow, Indore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi and Bengaluru, and can culminate into the ultimate leg of auditions at Mumbai.

Roy Kurian, Vice President of, Gross sales and Marketing of the pageant’s title sponsor Yamaha Motor India Gross sales Pvt Ltd, stated: “’Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva – Miss Universe India 2016′ is the precise platform for contemporary Indian ladies to get recognised for his or her passions and aspirations.”

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