[dropcap]H[/dropcap]OKUPA Thulu-o from Nagaalnd was on Saturday evening declared the winner of Mister International India 2013 here at the Exposition Hall of Agri Expo site, Dimapur. The Chakhesang fought off stiff competition from eight other contestants to ensure himself a one time lead role in Bollywood movie under “Find Studioz production house” and to represent India at the Mister International 2013 contest scheduled to be held at Jakarta in Indonesia later this year.
The first runner-up and the second runner-up titles went to Nadeem and Sheezan respectively. Nadeem also won the Best Physique title.
The newly crowned Mister International India, Hokapu Chakhesang expressed delight over winning the contest. “I feel delighted and humbled at the same time,” he said.
Organizers of the event said that the contest also sought to drive home the message to “Eat right, think right, and live right” to young and aspiring models. Nine aspiring models from different states of the country had participated in the contest.
The organizers had also roped in renowned fashion designer and faculty member of Fashion Department at Global Open University (Delhi campus), Roshou Rhi as the designer for the swimwear round.
