Mother of two Jeevikka Shah (centre) was on Thursday crowned Mrs India-World at a glittering function in Mumbai.

She is flanked by second runner-up Dr Sapna Sharma and first runner-up Arunima Dutta.

Married women from across the country took part in the pageant, which gives them the opportunity to compete in the Mrs World pageant.

This year, the Mrs World pageant will be held at Sahara Lake City, near Pune, in India from February 12-26, 2005.

Photograph: Sebastian D'Souza/AFP/Getty Images

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