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Kerala beauty Parvathy Omanakuttan, who won the Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2008, says she want to try her luck in Bollywood.

“Why not? I have grown up in Mumbai and am a movie buff. If I get a good chance, good money, good co-stars, I would go for it,” the 20-year-old Parvathy told on phone from Mumbai. She won the Femina contest Saturday in Mumbai.

“I was just seven when I saw Sushmita (Sen) and Aishwarya (Rai) winning the pageant. I decided then that one day I would also be like them,” said the dusky long-legged beauty.

“I always wanted to be Miss India. I am on cloud nine after winning the contest. However, I must confess when I saw my parents and friends crying after I was announced the winner that it is not just my dream that has come true. Everyone’s dream related to me has been fulfilled. What could be more satisfying than this?”

Parvathy is keen to do a MBA as a career option.

“I want to pursue MBA because it is very important to have a backup. Films or modelling would not last for long.”

Question on her preparations for the Oct 4 Miss World pageant, she said: “This is not a crown of joy. With the crown, the responsibility of upholding the name of the country has also fallen on my shoulders.”

“The preparations started ever since I won the contest. Apart from just concentrating on my appearance, I am also trying to be a stronger person to face the contest.”

Question on her views on women, she said: “I am a student of English literature and I think feminism has enlightened me. There have been certain cases when women have been refused their rights. The security of women is another very important issue in our country. I want to voice my opinion against female foeticide and crime against women.

“Women can’t run the world alone. You need both - men and women - but I strongly feel for women and am a liberal feminist,” Parvathy said.

“I am sure if the government doesn’t do something it is not far when women would come out and work for their community.”

“Education not only makes one knowledgeable but also makes one think, act and feel independently. It is imperative for everyone, especially for girls, to be educated,” said Parvathy.

“Everyone wants to earn quick fame and money today. But one must always remember that there is only one Sachin (Tendulkar) and Dhirubhai (Ambani) who worked wonders despite less educational qualifications,” said Parvathy, on her new found success.

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