I stopped thinking about impressing people with my fashion choices. I grew up watching those handful of award shows. For us, glamour back then was reserved only for film stars. Today, fashion has become such a big part of my life. Sometimes, it can feel like a task — dressing up, getting photographed... But I have never looked at it as a pressure. I have always enjoyed it.

I come from a family of educated professionals, where you had to do well in your studies. My options changed completely after winning Miss World in 2017. There are three things in life — fame, power, and money. I got fame at a young age, along with power and influence. It changes you a lot. Sometimes, I feel like I missed out on college, but that’s me looking at the glass as half empty.

When I started out, I took social media very seriously. After a while, I took a break from all my accounts, only to realize that the world is a very different place. People are not as negative as they seem to be online. I walk into a shop, it doesn’t matter if I am wearing a cap or anything... people are actually kind, they want to help. One has to realize that many people put out negative things (about celebs) because that gets more traction.