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Aarzoo Rana, 22, from Janjehli in Himachal’s Mandi district, was crowned Winter Queen 2023 on Friday late at night. Nitika from Shimla and Smriti from Kullu were crowned first and second runner-ups respectively. A large number of beauties from many states took part in auditions for the Winter Queen beauty pageant. Finally, 27 beauties were vying for the crown. After multiple rounds for three days which involved catwalks with girls donning different clothes including traditional and western dresses, question and answer round, IQ checks etc. 27 contestants were given chance in both the first and second rounds. 15 were shortlisted for the third round while six of them were chosen for the final round. After two rounds on Friday late night, Arzoo was crowned winner of the contest at 12am. Aarzoo lost over 25 KG of weight to participate in this event. This outdoor event was held amid the bone-chilling cold of Manali. Arzoo said her parents supported her in all her decisions and she started modeling as a hobby from a local event held in the Mandi district. “My parents and all family members were screaming with happiness after I won the pageant. I come from a small village in Janjehli. Now I am fully confident and prepared for similar events anywhere in the country. Our groomers worked hard on our catwalk, posture, and costumes and in elevating our confidence. My father is an ex-army person,” she said. First runner-up Nitika said the completion was very tough and she is happy that there was no snowfall during the completion. She said she would dedicate the crown to her family and her father, who works with Indian Army, is returning back to the job on Sunday. “I’m going back home after learning a lot of things from here.” Second runner-up