In search for the next Diva, the P.C. Chandra Goldlites Diva bandwagon, in association with t2, rolled into New Alipore College and Sivanath Sastri College. The contestants had to walk the ramp in western wear and introduce themselves, followed by an ethnic round. Five participants made it to a talent round called ‘3 Minutes to Fame’, from where three were picked for the final Q&A round. The winner from each college received a gift voucher for Rs 5,000 from P.C. Chandra Jewellers, while the first and second runners-up took home vouchers worth Rs 2,000 and Rs 1,000, respectively.
NEW ALIPORE COLLEGE
3 MINUTES TO FAME:
While Debakshi Seal enacted a situation where she was being interviewed by a journalist after winning the Miss Universe title, Sanjukta Chatterjee grooved to Aaja nachle, Shristika Naskar matched steps to Ore piya, Moudeepa Chandra danced to Radha and Sneha Khatun to Chittiyaan kalaiyaan.
QUESTION TIME:
Who has had a greater influence on your life, your father or your mother?
Debakshi: My mother has a great influence on my life. She has made many sacrifices for me and her indomitable spirit encourages me. She is my role model.
If you come across Aladdin’s genie, what would you wish for?
Shristika: I would wish that I can live up to my parents’ expectations and fulfil their dreams.
How do you define success and who is your role model?
Sanjukta: Success is achieving my dream. My role model is my mother and she always supports and inspires me. I am also a big fan of Madhuri Dixit and try copying her style.
WINNER
FIRST RUNNER-UP
SECOND RUNNER-UP
Text: Isha Lahiri
Pictures: B. Halder
SIVANATH SASTRI COLLEGE
3 MIN TO FAME:
Sukanya Mukherjee sang All of Me by John Legend, while Tanaya Majumder crooned Iktara. Sneha danced to Swag se swagat and Aditi Dey to Socha hai, while Sreejita Dutta matched steps to Raat hamari toh.
QUESTION TIME:
If you became the Prime Minister, what are the three things you would change about the country?
Tanaya: First is gender discrimination, so that women can dress as they like and go out without being stared at. Second is sanitation. We always praise the sanitation system of other countries but never take responsibility for our own country. Third, the education system. Everyone should get a chance to study.
Choose between high remuneration and job satisfaction...
Sneha: I would choose job satisfaction, because what is the point of getting a high pay grade if you are not happy? To me, happiness is very important.
Humans are the highest form of animals that control everything. Even then it is necessary for humans to coexist with animals and plants. Do you agree with this statement?
Aditi: I agree with the statement. I believe we as human beings have to coexist with plants and animals, we are alive because of them. We have to live a balanced life without harming any plant or animal.
WINNER
FIRST RUNNER-UP
SECOND RUNNER-UP
Text: Deepshikha De
Pictures: Arnab Mondal
