Bobby From Manipur bags 1st Indian Super Queen crown

Mumbai, Feb 23 : Bobby from Manipur was crowned the country's first 'V-Care Indian Super Queen' by Bollywood icon Zeenat Aman at a glittering function here. Bobby, a hair stylist by profession, saw off strong challenges from 11 other finalists from all the regions of the country through the ramp walk, talent showcase and Q & A rounds to lift the crown and prize money of Rs 10 lakh.

Bobby's heartfelt answer to the final question on the Northeast region helped her clinch the crown. ''I will go back and tell my friends and community members that there is space and opportunity for everyone, including those from the northeast in India,'' she said yesterday.

The judges took 15 minutes to decide the ultimate winner and runners-up among the top five.

The deadlock resulted in joint second runners-up position, which was shared by Ritu from Delhi and Aparna from Kolkata. They shared the second runners-up prize money of Rs five lakh. The first runner-up crown went to Rani from Jaipur along with Rs eight lakh.

The judges panel consisted of Zeenat Aman, actress Celina Jaitley, Asia-Pacific Transgender Network president Mama Kartini and Big Synergy director Anita Kaul Basu. They decided on the winner on the basis of talent, confidence, comfort with one's sexuality and individuality.

The event was organized by the eunuch community.