Newbie Aavya Gupta has been crowned Miss Diva Of India International 2019 at a grand finale of the beauty pageant organized by Virus Films & Entertainment. Winning over 40 contestants from the nook and corners of the country, the brainy beauty from Mumbai received the crown at the hands of another Bollywood actress Shazahn Padamsee.

Aavya is a student of Poddar International College in Mumbai and started out assisting her dad in interior designing projects. With her interests as varied as architecture and acting, Aavya has idolized artistes Madhubala, Sridevi and Govinda.

“I feel honoured to bag this title. It’s given me the courage to think bigger and reach out for more goals,” says an enthusiastic Aavya. “I’m extremely grateful for the full-hearted support I have received from my family too. They have always encouraged me and their confidence in me gives me strength,” she adds.

Aavya has quite a few modeling assignments to her credit. They include advertisements for brands like Sofy, Mahindra Jewellery, Himalaya Body Lotion and even a music single titled La Fanaa from T-Series, for which Aavya has even lent her voice.

She spends her time pursuing hobbies such as horse riding, singing, dancing and sporting. She has trained in Bharatanatyam, Kathak, belly dancing and contemporary dance forms. With such varied talents, Bollywood sure has an interesting personality to look forward to in Aavya.