Success is not bound by age- Mrs Asia

Mrs. India Mamta Trivedi was born and brought up in Hyderabad and did her Arts graduate from University College for Women, Koti. She was earlier crowned as Classic Mrs. India 2017 and represented India in the World Grand Finale. She was crowned as Classic Mrs. Asia International World in Hengdian World Studio, Dong Yang city, China on November 30, 2017. The event was organised in China by C&Y Grand Star Communication.

Hyderabad-based Mamta Trivedi recently won Mrs Asia International World beauty pageant crown who is now keen to use her title to help others fight against depression and other worthy causes

Sharing about her journey and process of competition, the 47-year-old Mamta Trivedi said, “My journey started in February 2017, while browsing the social media I went across an advertisement by Indian campaign where they were looking for role models. They wanted women who were physically fit body with a good personality.

They said that age had no bars and they were having a classic category for women of both 40 and above. My family supported and encouraged me to take it and I couldn’t be happier for such an opportunity.”

“After a few rounds, they called me to Chennai that was my first real experience on ramp because I was not into modeling. But it was a great learning experience for me. It’s all about a small contribution to your family and society.” Says Mamta

“The prejudging competition was for five days, where we went through the national costume round, talent round, evening gown and the question and answer round which were held on the main pageant day. Although I was very nervous before going to the competition, the whole experience gave me a new life and I made lots of friends over there.”

She adds Sharing about her initiative Mamta said, “While studying in the school and college, I was always interested in this field but due to family responsibilities, I couldn’t continue. Now that my children are all grown up and very supportive, I took the plunge to continue my cause and after winning the Mrs.

India title, I took the opportunity to use my crown to benefit others. I joined with ‘Roshni Trust’ and travelled across villages to help people fight against depression. I even tried to raise awareness at the beauty pageant by doing a monologue of a 16-year-old girl who is suffering from depression, for my talent-round.”

“On the stage, one of the Chinese contestants named me when asked about who she thought could be crowned apart from her. I can’t express how proud and happy I felt, it is one of my biggest achievements.”

Explaining about her project she said, “During this journey, they had given us a three months project, where we needed to work on any social cause. So I choose depression for my initiative. I have experienced people close to me who battle from depression. I thought I have the power of three months where I can do my best on spreading awareness against depression.”

When asked about the hurdles she faced during her journey, “I can’t say it was really a hurdle but I have had to make so many adjustments from which I have learnt a lot. Before this, I was a businesswoman, than a mother of two. My mother is suffering from the last stage of cancer so I have all this responsibility with those I had adjusted.”

“When I talk about my initiative I can say that in our country people are not aware of depression especially the teenagers. They themselves don’t understand that they are into depression; they don’t know what is happening to them. In India, if people are facing this they don’t want to talk about it because they feel ashamed to open up about it.

My advice is that people should consult with the counselor or doctor or try to express it to their family and friends. The depression is a serious issue, if it is ignored it will affect your brain. I was always close to this initiative because I really connect to it on a personal level and that is exactly what is needed when you associate yourself to a cause.”

“I even wanted to educate people that pageants are not only for unmarried girls but also for married women, who should be given the liberty to express their talent on any platform. My future plan is to continue work on depression. Mrs. India and Mrs. World is something that can help you express yourself so come out and give your talent a chance.”

By Heena Mishra