Miss World 2017 winner: Priyanka Chopra, Sushmita Sen, more congratulate Manushi Chhillar

Manushi Chhillar was crowned the Miss World 2017 a few hours ago in China. Celebrities took to Twitter to congratulate the diva.

By : Dishya Sharma November 18, 2017 22:21 IST

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Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle (top) put the crown on Miss India Manushi Chhilar (down) after she wins the 67th Miss World contest final in Sanya.NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images

The wait was too long but the moment was worth it. About 17 years after Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World title, Manushi Chhillar created an almost déjà vu moment when she sat on the chair to be crowned the Miss World 2017.

Giving a heart-felt response to the final question, the diva won not only the judges hearts but also numerous hearts across the world. Soon after her victory was declared, millions took to twitter to congratulate the 21-year-old. Among the many was Miss World 2000 winner Priyanka Chopra.

Reaching out to the winner, she tweeted, "And we have a successor!Congratulations @ManushiChhillar on becoming #MissWorld2017.. cherish and learn, and most importantly enjoy it.Bravo"

Sushmita Sen took pride in the winner and said, "India wins Miss World 2017!!!! Congratulations @ManushiChhillar yipeeeee about time!!!! super proud!!!! #JaiHind" clearly extremely excited about the good news.

Sharing the same pride, Arjun Kapoor tweeted, "Congratulations @ManushiChhillar well done."

Dia Mirza said, "Congratulations @ManushiChhillar! May your beautiful smile and grace always win over the world and help make a positive change ❤️ #MissWorld2017 #India"

Here are a few other celeb reactions:

Neha Dhupia ✔@NehaDhupia
Congratulations @ManushiChhillar ... we knew you had all the qualities to conquer the world ever since we met u for the first time! You go girl! #missworld2017 #proudmentor @vineetjaintimes @TOIIndiaNews https://twitter.com/ndtv/status/931887191566974976 …
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Randeep Hooda ✔@RandeepHooda
First they took #Sports & now #Glamour these #Haryanavi #women I tell are something else.. well done #ManushiChhillar खैंचे राक्खो मीटर #MissWorld2017 महारी छोरी छोर्या ते कम कती भी ना हैं !! @ManushiChhillar