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Showing posts with label Natasha Paracha is new Miss Pakistan World 2008. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
All New Links for Natasha Paracha May 23 2008 - July 31 2008
Miss Pakistan gets Bollywood offers- NDTV
Lalit K Jha
Monday, June 30, 2008 (New York)
Miss Pakistan World 2008, Natasha Paracha, has received several offers to act in Bollywood movies.The 23-year-old beauty queen told NDTV.com that she is at present studying these offers and scripts and soon take a decision on them. ''I have received few offers from Bollywood. I want to look into them before taking a call,'' she said.Natasha, who lives in New York and works at United Nations with International Energy Renewable Organisation, however, refused to divulge further details about the offers, because of confidentiality.''Personally I want to do a movie, which deals with issues that are dear to my heart women's rights and children,'' Natasha said.An avid fan of Bollywood movies, Natasha said she watches a lot and the recent super hit Om Shanti Om and Sarkar Raj are her latest additions to her favourites.
Of all the Bollywood stars, she admires Sushmita Sen a lot the former Miss World and wants to follow her footsteps.''Sushmita Sen is not only a great actress but she has also been involved in raising awareness about the issues which are dear to my heart,'' Natasha said. ''She (Sushmita) has adopted a child. She is definitely somebody whom I admire and follow,'' Natasha said. Using her celebrity status, she has been working in villages of Pakistan especially those of the Pak-occupied-Kashmir through NGO Vision of Development - run by her. ''My goal is to work towards women's issue and children,'' she said.Natasha argued that exchange of artists can act as a catalyst for peace between the two countries. ''I definitely believe that the entertainment industry can help in mitigating tension between India and Pakistan. There is need to allow Pakistani artists to go into India and work in Indian cinema as well as Indian entertainment industry and vice versa,'' she said.Working at the United Nations - the hub of global political activities - Natasha has her own views about the current political situation in her country. She feels that it is moving towards another military takeover soon.''Pakistan right now is in a state of uprising. The political situation is very unstable. I think it is going to continue to be unstable, until there is another radical change,'' she said.''I feel there is going to be another (military) take over. Right now anything can happen,'' Natasha said.
Monday, June 30, 2008 (New York)
Miss Pakistan World 2008, Natasha Paracha, has received several offers to act in Bollywood movies.The 23-year-old beauty queen told NDTV.com that she is at present studying these offers and scripts and soon take a decision on them. ''I have received few offers from Bollywood. I want to look into them before taking a call,'' she said.Natasha, who lives in New York and works at United Nations with International Energy Renewable Organisation, however, refused to divulge further details about the offers, because of confidentiality.''Personally I want to do a movie, which deals with issues that are dear to my heart women's rights and children,'' Natasha said.An avid fan of Bollywood movies, Natasha said she watches a lot and the recent super hit Om Shanti Om and Sarkar Raj are her latest additions to her favourites.
Of all the Bollywood stars, she admires Sushmita Sen a lot the former Miss World and wants to follow her footsteps.''Sushmita Sen is not only a great actress but she has also been involved in raising awareness about the issues which are dear to my heart,'' Natasha said. ''She (Sushmita) has adopted a child. She is definitely somebody whom I admire and follow,'' Natasha said. Using her celebrity status, she has been working in villages of Pakistan especially those of the Pak-occupied-Kashmir through NGO Vision of Development - run by her. ''My goal is to work towards women's issue and children,'' she said.Natasha argued that exchange of artists can act as a catalyst for peace between the two countries. ''I definitely believe that the entertainment industry can help in mitigating tension between India and Pakistan. There is need to allow Pakistani artists to go into India and work in Indian cinema as well as Indian entertainment industry and vice versa,'' she said.Working at the United Nations - the hub of global political activities - Natasha has her own views about the current political situation in her country. She feels that it is moving towards another military takeover soon.''Pakistan right now is in a state of uprising. The political situation is very unstable. I think it is going to continue to be unstable, until there is another radical change,'' she said.''I feel there is going to be another (military) take over. Right now anything can happen,'' Natasha said.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Natasha Paracha: Miss Pakistan World 2008"working towards issues facing our society"
Natasha Paracha, 23 years, a resident of New York, from Islamabad, Pakistan, was crowned 6th Miss World Pakistan 2008 on May 23 at an evening filled with great entertainment, elegance, glamour and style at the Versailles Convention Centre in Mississauga.
Natasha was born in Islamabad, Pakistan in 1984 and moved to the United States with her family.
The new Miss Pakistan World, Natasha Paracha, is an honours graduate from the University of California, Berkley and is currently living in New York City. Paracha founded both the Pakistani Student Association at UC Berkley as well as a non-profit organization NGO – Vision of Development. Her non-profit organization was founded after visiting villages in rural Pakistan and recognizing the need for basic resources and opportunities. Vision of Development works to implement basic educational programs as well as tools to empower women throughout rural Pakistan. Her goal over the next year is to represent Pakistan while bringing about awareness that in today’s climate, 51 million Pakistani’s do not have the adequate access to medical and urgent care.
Below are her answers to questions that Globalom Media's correspondent, Leena Chabra, asked her:
GM: When you were crowned Miss Pakistan World 2008 what was your first reaction and feeling? How do you feel now with the pageant over?
NP: I was very excited and overwhelmed. I am relieved that the pageant was successful, but now I want to focus on the year ahead with Miss Earth and other endeavours.
GM: How did you get involved with the pageant?
NP: I have always been very involved with the fashion industry in Los Angeles and New York. I saw Miss Pakistan World as the perfect opportunity to get involved internationally.
GM: Did you face any barriers that you had to overcome especially from family in entering the Miss Pakistan contest?
NP: My family, friends, and the community have been very supportive of my participation in Miss Pakistan World. It has actually opened new doors and opportunities for me.
GM: What are your goals and aspirations?
NP: I hope to become a leader and role model for young women in Pakistan and abroad. I want to be able to look back and know that I have made a difference.
GM: What advise do you have for other Pakistani girls who would like to enter the pageant but face challenges from family and society?
NP: I would advise young Pakistani girls to follow their dreams and be a leading example in every aspect of their life. If a person is strong in character and confident, limitations are obsolete.
GM: Given, the heavy influence of Bollywood in the Western countries, who would you say that you associate yourself with and why? Is there anyone that you idiolize?
NP: Indian cinema is one of the leading entertainment industries in the world. Each actor in the industry has their own style that they portray on and off the screen. I think individuality is what makes the industry so diverse and well recognized throughout the world. I also feel that individuality is what makes a person shine, therefore I feel it is important not to try to become or mimic someone else. I have always valued being my own person.
GM: Do you see the Pakistanis in Pakistan accepting and hosting Pageants in Pakistan?
NP: I feel that Pakistan is a thriving and open-minded culture. Hosting pageants such as Miss Pakistan will help the economy and tourism in or nation.
GM: How do you intend to use your title to the benefit of Pakistani women, in particular, and public, in general?
NP: I want to use this year as Miss Pakistan World to work towards issues facing our society today. I want to promote the issues of women's rights, education for all children, and development in rural areas of Pakistan. With the help of media in Pakistan and Internationally, I hope to make these problems public knowledge and gain popular interest in such issues.
GM: Living and studying in the U.S. do you consider yourself a true representation of a Pakistani girl in Pakistan?
NP: The United States is a melting pot of cultures, traditions, and values. I am proud to say that even though I currently reside in the United States for my work with the United Nations, I am a born Pakistani. My goals here in the U.S. are to promote Pakistan on an international sphere as much as possible. I have been able to travel to Pakistan during the summer and winter months to work in the rural regions in Pakistan.
GM: Given the title of Miss Pakistan World 2008 where do you see yourself in the next 5-10 years?
NP: As Miss Pakistan World, I hope to continue my ambassadorship in respects to Pakistan. I hope to build my foundation to a greater level- Vision of Development and provide sustainable housing and development in the villages of Pakistan.
Natasha was born in Islamabad, Pakistan in 1984 and moved to the United States with her family.
The new Miss Pakistan World, Natasha Paracha, is an honours graduate from the University of California, Berkley and is currently living in New York City. Paracha founded both the Pakistani Student Association at UC Berkley as well as a non-profit organization NGO – Vision of Development. Her non-profit organization was founded after visiting villages in rural Pakistan and recognizing the need for basic resources and opportunities. Vision of Development works to implement basic educational programs as well as tools to empower women throughout rural Pakistan. Her goal over the next year is to represent Pakistan while bringing about awareness that in today’s climate, 51 million Pakistani’s do not have the adequate access to medical and urgent care.
Below are her answers to questions that Globalom Media's correspondent, Leena Chabra, asked her:
GM: When you were crowned Miss Pakistan World 2008 what was your first reaction and feeling? How do you feel now with the pageant over?
NP: I was very excited and overwhelmed. I am relieved that the pageant was successful, but now I want to focus on the year ahead with Miss Earth and other endeavours.
GM: How did you get involved with the pageant?
NP: I have always been very involved with the fashion industry in Los Angeles and New York. I saw Miss Pakistan World as the perfect opportunity to get involved internationally.
GM: Did you face any barriers that you had to overcome especially from family in entering the Miss Pakistan contest?
NP: My family, friends, and the community have been very supportive of my participation in Miss Pakistan World. It has actually opened new doors and opportunities for me.
GM: What are your goals and aspirations?
NP: I hope to become a leader and role model for young women in Pakistan and abroad. I want to be able to look back and know that I have made a difference.
GM: What advise do you have for other Pakistani girls who would like to enter the pageant but face challenges from family and society?
NP: I would advise young Pakistani girls to follow their dreams and be a leading example in every aspect of their life. If a person is strong in character and confident, limitations are obsolete.
GM: Given, the heavy influence of Bollywood in the Western countries, who would you say that you associate yourself with and why? Is there anyone that you idiolize?
NP: Indian cinema is one of the leading entertainment industries in the world. Each actor in the industry has their own style that they portray on and off the screen. I think individuality is what makes the industry so diverse and well recognized throughout the world. I also feel that individuality is what makes a person shine, therefore I feel it is important not to try to become or mimic someone else. I have always valued being my own person.
GM: Do you see the Pakistanis in Pakistan accepting and hosting Pageants in Pakistan?
NP: I feel that Pakistan is a thriving and open-minded culture. Hosting pageants such as Miss Pakistan will help the economy and tourism in or nation.
GM: How do you intend to use your title to the benefit of Pakistani women, in particular, and public, in general?
NP: I want to use this year as Miss Pakistan World to work towards issues facing our society today. I want to promote the issues of women's rights, education for all children, and development in rural areas of Pakistan. With the help of media in Pakistan and Internationally, I hope to make these problems public knowledge and gain popular interest in such issues.
GM: Living and studying in the U.S. do you consider yourself a true representation of a Pakistani girl in Pakistan?
NP: The United States is a melting pot of cultures, traditions, and values. I am proud to say that even though I currently reside in the United States for my work with the United Nations, I am a born Pakistani. My goals here in the U.S. are to promote Pakistan on an international sphere as much as possible. I have been able to travel to Pakistan during the summer and winter months to work in the rural regions in Pakistan.
GM: Given the title of Miss Pakistan World 2008 where do you see yourself in the next 5-10 years?
NP: As Miss Pakistan World, I hope to continue my ambassadorship in respects to Pakistan. I hope to build my foundation to a greater level- Vision of Development and provide sustainable housing and development in the villages of Pakistan.
Natasha Paracha is new Miss Pakistan World 2008
THE ANNUAL beauty pageant held in Islamabad this weekend, had a cool eye feasting for fashion lovers in Pakistan. The Pakistani beauty queen, Natasha Paracha, who hails from Islamabad, has been adorned with the crown of Miss Pakistan World.
The iconoclastic event will possibly strengthen Pakistani women. Iconoclastic, because, Pakistan is a country that strictly prohibits such display of a woman's body. It will enable them to accept gender-oriented challenges in a society.
Paracha, 23, is a graduate from the University of California at Berkeley. Before her, Mahleej Sarkari held the title of Miss Pakistan World. Last month, she had roused a ruckus by calling Pervez Musharraf a hunk and wishing to date him.
It was the sixth annual beauty pageant held in the country. Paracha stole the show as she flaunted herself and proved her talent. She outshone a bevy of Pakistani damsels and succeeded in adding the feather in her own cap. Now, the beauty queen will represent her country at various other international beauty events.
Presently, she is living in New York, where she founded the Pakistani Student Association (PSA) at the University of California, Berkley. She has also opened a non-profit organisation called 'Vision of Development', which works for the uplift of women in backward areas of Pakistan.
As soon as she was crowned, she elicited that in the coming year, she would represent Pakistan at beauty pageants and create awareness that nearly 51 million Pakistanis cannot avail medical facilities.
The runners up were, Tahira Iqbal from Lahore, Nosheen Idrees from Jhelum, Binish Zaidi from Karachi and Samera Bilal from Gujrat (in Pakistan).
Iqbal was awarded with Sherwood Miss Congeniality title; Zaidi, as Miss Smooth Skin and Miss Talent while Bilal, as Miss Perfect Ten, and Mehvish Sheikh from Lahore, was chosen Vimi Spa Miss Photogenic.
A large number of Pakistani beauties from across the world, thronged Islamabad and took part in the contest.
Sonia Ahmed, the pageant founder says, “Pakistan's slow changing movement to liberate
its women prohibits such an event. Women, who want to stand up for change and progression, have no choice but visit Canada or elsewhere to participate in such contests.
“Pakistani women have always been forced to be subservient. They are denied the opportunities to raise their voice against injustices. It was only after living in Canada that, I realised that women really do have the power to make a change in society.”
She added, “The event focuses on beauty, talent and cultural strength while allowing these young women to feel a part of the mainstream instead of being ostracised by the West.”
The iconoclastic event will possibly strengthen Pakistani women. Iconoclastic, because, Pakistan is a country that strictly prohibits such display of a woman's body. It will enable them to accept gender-oriented challenges in a society.
Paracha, 23, is a graduate from the University of California at Berkeley. Before her, Mahleej Sarkari held the title of Miss Pakistan World. Last month, she had roused a ruckus by calling Pervez Musharraf a hunk and wishing to date him.
It was the sixth annual beauty pageant held in the country. Paracha stole the show as she flaunted herself and proved her talent. She outshone a bevy of Pakistani damsels and succeeded in adding the feather in her own cap. Now, the beauty queen will represent her country at various other international beauty events.
Presently, she is living in New York, where she founded the Pakistani Student Association (PSA) at the University of California, Berkley. She has also opened a non-profit organisation called 'Vision of Development', which works for the uplift of women in backward areas of Pakistan.
As soon as she was crowned, she elicited that in the coming year, she would represent Pakistan at beauty pageants and create awareness that nearly 51 million Pakistanis cannot avail medical facilities.
The runners up were, Tahira Iqbal from Lahore, Nosheen Idrees from Jhelum, Binish Zaidi from Karachi and Samera Bilal from Gujrat (in Pakistan).
Iqbal was awarded with Sherwood Miss Congeniality title; Zaidi, as Miss Smooth Skin and Miss Talent while Bilal, as Miss Perfect Ten, and Mehvish Sheikh from Lahore, was chosen Vimi Spa Miss Photogenic.
A large number of Pakistani beauties from across the world, thronged Islamabad and took part in the contest.
Sonia Ahmed, the pageant founder says, “Pakistan's slow changing movement to liberate
its women prohibits such an event. Women, who want to stand up for change and progression, have no choice but visit Canada or elsewhere to participate in such contests.
“Pakistani women have always been forced to be subservient. They are denied the opportunities to raise their voice against injustices. It was only after living in Canada that, I realised that women really do have the power to make a change in society.”
She added, “The event focuses on beauty, talent and cultural strength while allowing these young women to feel a part of the mainstream instead of being ostracised by the West.”
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