Evolution of Love 2

Manya

*_What makes Manya special is the fact, that unlike her peers and fellow contestant, her childhood has been of struggle where she has gone nights without food or proper sleep. _*

*_Manya's father is a Rickshaw driver and the family of four has faced years of hardship before Manya started modelling. *_

_*Sharing photos of her family on Instagram, Manya wrote, "I have spent many nights without food and sleep. I walked for many afternoon on foot. My blood, sweat and tears became food for my soul and I dared to dream. Being the daughter of a rickshaw driver, I never had the opportunity to go to school because I had to start working in my teens."*_

_*"All the clothes I had were hand-me-downs. I yearned for books, but luck wasn't in my favour. Eventually, my parents mortgaged whatever little jewellery my mother had to ensure that I paid my exam fees in order to earn a degree. My mother has suffered a lot to provide for me. At 14, I ran away from home. I somehow managed to complete my studies in the day, became a dishwasher in the evening and worked at a call centre at night. I've walked hours to reach places so I could save the rickshaw fare. I am here today at the Femina Miss India 2020 stage to uplift my father, my mother, and my young brother and to show the world that all is possible if you are committed to yourself and your dreams,"