Reita faria: Before Aishwarya Rai

Before Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, and Priyanka Chopra became household names and global icons, one extraordinary woman set the stage for their triumphs. In 1966, Reita Faria broke barriers and made history as the first Indian—and Asian—to wear the Miss World crown. Reita Faria was a trailblazer who made history when she became the first Indian and the first Asian to win the Miss World crown in November 1996. Unlike many who pursued entertainment and films ... Dr. Reita Faria is the 1st Asian to win the Miss World crown. Her journey from the bustling streets of Matunga, Mumbai to the global stage of beauty and later to the noble profession of medicine is a testament to the power of self-belief and hard work. Reita Faria made history as the first Indian woman to win the Miss World crown in 1966. She pursued her dream of becoming a doctor and led a modest life in Mumbai.