The 71st Miss World pageant is set to return to India after a 28-year hiatus. Filmmaker Karan Johar will host the prestigious event. Miss World's official Instagram handle announced this news on Tuesday and captioned the post, "We are honoured to announce that Karan Johar @karanjohar, a renowned Indian filmmaker, will host the 71st Miss World Festival. He has been the recipient of many film awards, including two National Film Awards. He has also been honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India. The 71st Miss World will be crowned on March 9th, at the @jioworldconventioncentre." Karan will be hosting the event with former Miss World Megan Young. 71st Miss World Festival to Be Held in India, Fashion Extravaganza Marks Its Return in the Country After 28 Years.

Another post introducing Megan Young reads, "Megan Young @meganbata returns to the Miss World stage co-hosting this year's event! The talented and charismatic actress, model, and TV host who won the Miss World title in 2013 has been recently featured on the Philippine television drama crime "Royal Blood." Welcome back, Megan. Alongside their captivating hosting prowess, the evening promises to be an unforgettable spectacle, with sensational performances by artists Shaan, Neha Kakkar, and Tony Kakkar. After a 28-year hiatus, the Miss World finale returns to India, marking a historic moment in the pageant's legacy. The event will occur at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on March 9, drawing attention from around the globe. 71st Miss World 2023 in India Finale Date and Time: From Who Is Representing India to Venue, and Where To Watch, Here's All the Details You Need To Know About the Beauty Pageant.

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For viewers in India, the Miss World Finale will be streamed live on Sony LIV. India's stint with this pageant has always been exceptional. India has won the Miss World contest six times - the first in 1966. While Reita Faria won the Miss World title in 1966, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was crowned in 1994. Diana Hayden won the Miss World title in 1997. Yukta Mookhey bagged the title of Miss World in 1999. The year 2000 saw a Miss India World again, with Priyanka Chopra winning the crown. Manushi Chhillar became the sixth Miss India World.