Stepping in to participate in the fourth season of Mrs. and Miss India Queen of Hearts pageant in Noida turned out to be a wholesome experience for Mrs Smita Kanungo from Bhubaneswar Odisha, who ended up winning the crown of CLASSIC MRS. INDIA QUEEN OF HEARTS at Hotel Crowne Plaza here in Greater Noida on the 28th of December 2021.
The event was spectacularly organized by Saloni Agarwal and Ankur Agarwal who work towards empowering women globally and this show fit in perfectly in their attempt at it. The celebrity Jury for the Grand Finale Night was Pavitra Punia (Indian television Actress & big boss 14 participant) who by portraying her set of skills and expertise, motivated the participants on how they could work towards acing what they do. The show was also glorified by the presence of by Miss Shallini Gupta (Top Model) & Anurag Yadav.
What started off as a competition among 50 participants turned out to be a platform for her to showcase her talents, hone her skills and bloom as an individual. She hopes for this success story of hers to work as an inspiring story for all aspiring women and motivate them all to participate in events which help showcase their talent. She realizes how women undergo multiple hardships and various hurdle at some phases which set them back in their careers. But partaking in opportunities like these helps realize that it is never too late to achieve your ambitious desires.
This journey of going back and fourth with auditions, interviews, online sessions, all of which built up to a success was extremely intriging. Her greatest asset had been her exposure to diverse cultures throughout the country owing to her childhood, coming from an Army background. This cross cultural subjection shaped her personality and has broadened her horizons, her thoughts and visions. Being a mother of two very supportive teens has also been her strength. They’ve been her cheerleaders through everything she has envisioned and have helped her achieve it. From being a soft skills trainer to being a fashion designer to winning pageants, it has been an enriching journey for her.
Having won this pageant, she hopes to set an example on younger minds that it is never too late to work towards what you desire. This triumph has definitely boosted her confidence and she intends to utilize this expertise in to mentor aspiring models. She further aims to open a proper finishing school in Bhubaneswar and work more on the Trust WE THE ROAD QUEENS which is run by her and her sister, Sangeeta for betterment of the society and the environment.
She completely believes in the saying ” it doesn’t Matter where you start…but it does matter where you finish “.