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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
A.D. Rangarajan

BIZARRE: This tirupati model proves that colour doesn t matter - You Need To See This

Breaking the conventional stereotypes on fair skin, adorable features and symmetry in body shape, Ramathulasi Thalari proudly described herself as a ‘dark-skinned’ girl while participating in beauty pageants twice, which reflects her grit and determination. She is getting ready for a no-holds-barred third attempt to carve a niche for herself in the fashion world.

As family circumstances made it difficult for her to pursue her childhood passion, Ms. Ramathulasi chased her dream post-wedding. She participated in the ‘Mrs. World’ contest titled ‘Pride of Nation’ conducted by Glamour Gurgaon in November 2021. Of the 17,000-plus contestants who had attended for the auditions, only 120 were selected, including Ramathulasi, who bagged the sub-title ‘Bold and Beautiful’.

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