India, April 26 -- The 72nd Miss World pageant will be taking place next month in Hyderabad, Telangana, marking the second consecutive edition happening in India. Femina Miss India World Nandini Gupta, who will be representing the nation at the upcoming pageant calls it a "moment of pride for us all Indians". "We're waiting for 120 contestants to touch down in India. Hyderabad is known for their legendary hospitality and when they will be here, they'll be taking a lot of memories," she says.

The 21-year-old feels the responsibility of the hopes of 1.4 billion Indians on her shoulder, and it motivates her. "Even to think that I will win in India on my home soil, in front of my people, that thought gives me chills every time. The day that ...