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Fashion Icon Meher Castelino, India's Inaugural Miss India, Dies at 81
17 Dec
Summary
- Meher Castelino was India's first Femina Miss India winner in 1964.
- She was also a celebrated fashion journalist who inspired many.
- Her passing was confirmed by the Femina Miss India Organisation.
Meher Castelino, the first winner of the Femina Miss India title in 1964, has passed away at the age of 81. Her death was confirmed by the Femina Miss India Organisation, which honored her as a groundbreaking figure who established crucial standards in the industry.
Castelino was not only a pageant pioneer but also a respected fashion journalist. Her career helped redefine elegance and paved the way for numerous Indian women to pursue aspirations in the public sphere, becoming a symbol of grace and strength.
Born in Mumbai, Castelino's victory marked a significant moment in India's evolving beauty and fashion culture. Her enduring legacy continues to influence and inspire, celebrating the dreams she helped shape.
