Despite getting a broad exposure to the world of fashion, these Miss India beauties fail to emerge as a winner on the global front. So, as Ekta Chaudhary adds her name to the list of losers, we re-introduce to you the ladies who couldn’t make it to the Miss Universe crown.


Ekta Chaudhary, 2009: Delhi girl Ekta Chaudhary failed to make it to the top 15 finalists of the Miss Universe 2009 contest, dashing hopes of getting the crown back to India once again. Even after making waves with her red evening gown and flaunting her curves at the swimsuit round at the Miss Universe pageant, Ekta could not manage to get the coveted crown as she had a tomboyish look that contributed to her loss. (AGENCIES)

Simran Kaur Mundi, 2008: Miss India 2008, Simran Kaur Mundi could not make into last 15 semi-finalist list. For the eighth consecutive year, Indian beauty queens have returned empty handed from one of world's largest glamorous extravaganza and Simran contributed to the list of the failures. (AFP/Darren Decker)

Puja Gupta, 2007: Puja Gupta, an aspiring writer contested for Femina Miss India and won the Miss India title in 2007. She not only made to the top ten at the Miss Universe pageant at Mexico but also secured a second place there. But despite of her being so close to the coveted crown, Puja didn't managed to sway the title. (AFP)

Neha Kapur, 2006: Hailing from Delhi, this 22 year old Neha Kapur won Miss India-Universe in 2006. A trained dancer in both Bharatanatyam and Kathak also won the Femina Miss Fresh Face and Femina Miss Photogenic awards in the pageant. Unfortunately, this talented model could make it only to the top 20 round at the Miss Universe 2006 held at Los Angeles in the US. (REUTERS/Adeel Halim)

Amrita Thapar, 2005: Fashion designer Amrita Thapar was crowned Miss India Universe 2005 at a glittering function in Mumbai. Then she went on to represent India at the Miss Universe pageant 2005, where she lost it to the other beauties from around the world. Some blamed it on her figure that couldn’t help her at the pageant and her thunderous thighs came to the notice of the judges in a bikini. (AFP/Saeed Khan)