Beijing: India's Manushi Chhillar on Saturday won the coveted Miss World 2017 crown at a grand event in China.


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The 20-year-old from Haryana, who is a medical student, edged out top five contestants from England, France, Kenya and Mexico.


Chhillar was presented the crown by Stephanie Del Valle, the last year's Miss World winner from Puerto Rico at the event in Sanya City Arena in China which was televised live globally.


The first and the second runners-up were Miss England Stephanie Hill and Miss Mexico Andrea Meza.


Check out some of the photos of Chhillar (instagram.com/manushi_chhillar):












In the top five round, Chhillar was asked which profession according to her deserved the highest salary.


"I think a mother deserves the highest respect and when you talk about salary it's not always about cash but I feel it's the love and respect that you give to someone. My mother has always been the biggest inspiration in my life. All mothers sacrifice so much for their kids. So, I think it is the job of a mother that deserves the highest salary," she said.


Chhillar is the sixth Indian to win the coveted crown, which was first won by Reita Faria back in 1966.


Aishwarya Rai had bagged the title in 1994, followed by Diana Haydon in 1997, Yukta Mookhey in 1999 and Priyanka Chopra in 2000, the last for India.


(With PTI inputs)