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Nothing on Miss Veet was scripted, says winner Hira Khan

Nothing on Miss Veet was scripted, says winner Hira Khan

In an interview with Images, Miss Veet winner Hira Khan reflects on her journey so far and what's next to come
Updated 23 Jan, 2018

Another season of Miss Veet has come to an end and this time, the winner is Hira Khan from Lahore.

The journey started off with 12 participants leading to three finalists: Nimra Khan, Nafia Sahar and Hira Khan. The ladies battled it out and Hira came out on top, bagging a contract worth Rs 1 million and two tickets to Thailand.

Hira (L) with the rest of the contestants
Hira (L) with the rest of the contestants

In an interview with Images, she reflects on her journey so far and what's next to come:

How did you end up participating in Miss Veet 2017?

Hira Khan (HK): So it wasn't planned but I've been following Miss Veet for a while now, I wanted to give it a try. I'd been going for interviews for the last six months and I thought I wanted to try something new, so here I am.

At any point, during any task, did you think about giving up?

HK: I didn't think about giving up but yes, there was one such task. In the scavenger hunt, we had to run for 500 meters each on the treadmill. That was so tough for all of us, it was mentally excruciating also because you had to do other activities too. So that was really one heck of a day and one heck of a task.

Do you think the judges were just and unbiased?

HK: The judges were really fair, it was completely transparent. Nothing was scripted, we weren't told anything. We would just get up in the morning and we all had no idea what was going to happen that day.

What does being beautiful and confident mean to you?

HK: I believe beauty and confidence is not just about physical appearance; yes, it matters, you should be presentable but I think a person is bold and beautiful if they're mentally beautiful. If you don't think right or positive and have hate for people, then there is no point in your physical beauty.

Any mishaps at Miss Veet you want to share?

HK: Yes, in my acting challenge, Sir Faisal Rehman told us to act something out. So just on a light note, I acted out a fight that had taken place two minutes earlier in Isma's room. I didn't even know details, I just knew there was something going on and I just tried to improvise without mentioning names.

One of the girls got offended and she was eliminated in the same episode; she blamed me for highlighting the fight and bringing it to everyone's attention. I asked her to forgive me for nothing but she said she wouldn't forgive and forget so that really put me off.

Were your parents supportive?

HK: My parents were very supportive throughout. My mom actually encouraged me to go and audition and said that even if it doesn't work out, it's okay, just give it a shot.

What's next in the pipeline for you?

HK: My upcoming plan is to take this platform forward to underprivileged students; we'll be designing some personality development programs for girls who cannot reach out to these facilities through Veet.

I'm already doing a drama serial for Bol TV. And of course, I'm eventually planning to do films and commercials.

What message would you like to share with young women thinking about becoming a part of Miss Veet?

HK; Every girl who's aspiring to be Miss Veet, I would definitely recommend them to pursue it. You get the opportunity of a lifetime to learn.

Hira at the finale of Miss Veet
Hira at the finale of Miss Veet

I came with the expectation of just making the most of it, I had no idea I'd win. I burst into tears when they announced it. You get to meet people, you get exposure and you really become a different person when you walk out of the Veet academy.

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Irfan_Sydney Jan 23, 2018 08:54am
After looking at the above pictures I can tell you that the speech should not be too long. It should just cover the subject.
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Dilli ka Dil Wala Jan 23, 2018 09:32am
Good to see this from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Cheers !!
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Azhar Jan 23, 2018 10:39am
Would a winner of any competition ever say that the competition was not fair? Ask this question to someone who lost in the competition to get a more realistic answer. Anyway, I personally don't support any such competitions because they just portray women as objects and products and do not add anything to their dignity.
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sana Jan 23, 2018 11:49am
@Azhar you are right...
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sana Jan 23, 2018 11:50am
@Azhar yes you are right....
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Talha Jan 23, 2018 01:00pm
@Azhar Nailed it.....
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Chris roberts Jan 23, 2018 10:26pm
@Azhar This type of comment is understandable. The participants do not see things this way. In a society where it can be extremely intimidating for a woman to be out in public, events such as this encourage self confidence, determination, and assertiveness, which are desperately needed under these circumstances. So many avenues then open up. This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but put in context, many positive things can ensue. Congratulations, Hira Khan and to all the girls!
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N_Saq Jan 24, 2018 12:29am
Bravo and double Bravo! Good job by presenters and participants...march on...
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khan Jan 24, 2018 08:12am
All the best
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Ayşe Jan 24, 2018 03:03pm
@Chris roberts These young women do not seem to come from small towns or places where it’s intimidating to step out in the public. Even if they did, this program is the last thing to teach them about confidence and assertiveness. I say this because their behavior, speech, looks etc. are evaluated by judges and this program is watched by people on TV. What does this show you? It shows us that to be considered strong confident women, we have to be approved to be confident. We have to pass other people’s criteria of what it means to be confident and assertive. Hoping to be liked and approved by others is the very opposite of confidence. It’s what keeps women from moving forward. At best, this show teaches young women to conform to a narrowly-laid path that is collectively acknowledged as assertive…
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Junaid Jan 24, 2018 04:18pm
Looks below average.
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Chris roberts Jan 24, 2018 04:54pm
@Ayşe The best thing would be to get the participants' perspective. We tend to put our own construction on things. Still, getting up there, as these young ladies have done, requires guts.
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