XPDEAM/April.52,A57hA large number of spectators assembled at the Brabourne Stadium in Bombay, in the first week of April, 1952 to witness an impressive and colourful Beauty Parade when “Miss India” was selected by a panel of six judges. Mrs. Indrani Rehman of Calcutta, was adjudged the most beautiful in India’s first Beauty Contest. She was crowned “Miss India” amidst the cheerings of vast crowds.Photo shows all the participants of the Beauty Contest. “Miss India” – Mrs. Indrani Rehman appears third from left and the runner-up Miss Suryakumari of Madras is seen sixth from left.