Who is Divita Rai? Find out cool facts about the new Miss Diva Universe 2022

Published on: Aug 29, 2022, 07:51:58 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

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Miss Universe India 2022: The new Miss Diva Universe 2022 is Divita Rai from Karnataka. Read on to know some cool facts about the new reigning beauty queen who will represent India at the Miss Universe 2022.

Miss Diva Universe 2022: Karnataka's Divita Rai became the Miss Diva Universe 2022 in a star-studded event last night. The reigning Miss Universe 2021, Harnaaz Sandhu, crowned Divita as her successor in an emotional moment. The 23-year-old will represent India at the 71st Miss Universe 2022 pageant, where Harnaaz Sandhu will crown the next Miss Universe winner. While Divita won the coveted title, Pragnya Ayyagari of Telangana won the LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2022 crown, and Ojasvi Sharma became the Miss Popular Choice 2022. Additionally, Miss Supranational Asia 2022 Ritika Khatnani crowned Pragnya.

All you need to know about Divita Rai

Divita Rai is from Mumbai and was born in Mangalore. The 23-year-old studied at the Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai. She is an architect and model by profession and finds an interest in activities like badminton, basketball, painting, listening to music and reading. Additionally, she also participated in the Miss Diva Universe pageant in 2021, where Harnaaz Sandhu became the winner. She was the Miss Diva 2nd Runner up last year. (Also Read: Divita Rai becomes Miss Diva Universe 2022, Harnaaz Sandhu crowns her successor)

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According to an interview with Times Entertainment, Divita describes her personality as adaptive because while growing up, she had to change six schools, travel and live across several cities within the country. Her motto in life is to not "fear change, embrace life, and live each moment to its fullest."

The Miss Diva Universe 2022 wants to make education accessible to all, and her inspiration comes from her father. "My father harnessed its [education] power to break out of his financial circumstance and empower himself to earn and provide for his family," she told the publication.

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In the end, Divita Rai finds her inspiration in Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen because of "her strength, conviction in her abilities, and warmth that she exudes." Additionally, she wants to be born as Frida Kahlo if given a chance to experience her state of mind.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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