Bangalore girl to represent India at Miss Universe

Noyonita Lodh from Bangalore, who was crowned Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Universe 2014, will compete in Miami for Miss Universe Jan 25, 2015.

The 21-year-old believes in women empowerment.

The Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Universe pageant finale was aired Sunday on Zee Cafe.

Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta announced the winners on the grand finale, which was judged by Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, former Miss India and actress Esha Gupta and designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil.

Delhi's Alankrita Sahai was crowned as Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Universe 2014 first runner-up and Bangalore's Asha Bhat as Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Universe 2014 second runner-up.

Each winner will get a fund worth Rs.10 lakh for their respective international pageant.

The grand finale saw the contestants in outfits designed by Shantanu and Nikhil, and hair and make-up by Dessange Paris.

The TV series was hosted by Lara, who also mentored the contestants.