Mangaluru, Apr 6: Visiting the coastal city of Mangaluru for the first time after being crowned as first runner-up in Femina Miss India 2015, Aafreen Rachel Vaz expressed her love for the city which felt like her hometown in several ways and shared her experience while winning the coveted spot.
Before the beauty pageant, the long-legged and spirited lass was pursuing her third year of Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from A J Institute of Medical Science, Mangaluru.
Interacting with presspersons at a press conference here on Monday, she said that her current focus was bringing the international crown back home to India and certain things would take a back priority such as her studies. “I hope to perform my best with this title and make a difference,” she said, adding that she wished to portray Mangaluru and this part of the country in the best way in the international pageant.
She made known her plans to pursue her studies after enjoying an academic break to concentrate on the international beauty pageant and later, on modeling. “I also wish to focus on various national and international platforms that crown takes me to,” she said.
Talking about her experiences while bagging one of the coveted top spots in Femina Miss India, the reigning queen said that the moment she was crowned was a proud one, with her family and friends excited about her winning the title. She expressed her gratitude for the love and support of Mangaloreans during her journey with the beauty pageant.
Elaborating on her desire to launch her own institute, Aafreen said that she wished to launch an institute which would work towards spreading awareness about breast cancer among Indian women. It will be a great step and the institute will help women across the country to detect breast cancer that can be self-detected, she said, adding that she wanted to work with children and rural women.
She said that the institute Early Detection for a Better Future (EDBF) would see the light within a month and would continue to work towards bringing awareness about diseases that can be detected without a health check-up.
Will not say “No” to movies: Aafreen
When asked about her desire to feature in Bollywood films, she said that although she could not sign up for films in the current year despite several offers, she would not deny acting in movies when she was ready.
Grinning, she also ruled out any marriage plans for a long time. Aafreen also said that it was easier to interact with others as a crowned beauty by being herself.
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