Lalit K Jha
Thursday, January 24, 2008: (New York):
Come August, the 2008 edition of Miss Teen USA, which is the most popular American pageant after Miss USA, would create history.
The bad news is that for the first time in its 26 years history, Miss Teen USA pageant would not be televised as the organisers, Miss Universe Organisation, and its broadcast partner NBC have failed to renew their contract.
Never mind, the large Indian American community this year has a lot to cheer than any time in the past; even if they do not get a chance to watch it live. For the first time in the history of this pageant, after it was started in 1983, an Indian-American has managed to reach the finals of Miss
Teen USA 2008.
Meet Sana Idnani, 17, whose parents coming from middle-class conservative family in Lucknow migrated to the US in 1977.
As Miss Teen New York 2008, Sana would compete along with 49 other finalist from different US States for the coveted Miss Teen USA 2008 in August - which is most likely to be held in Florida or California. She is the first Indian American to have won the Miss Teen New York title.
After her initial celebrations running through the Christmas and New Year vacation, Sana, who is a senior at the Herrick's High School, is gearing up for the toughest competition of her life so far. "I would start formal preparation from February," Sana told NDTV in an interview.
"This (Miss Teen New York 2008) is a great accomplishment. I am really proud that I am the first Indian American to reach the finals. I would like to take it a step further by winning the title," said Sana, who as a hobby spends time with senior citizens of the area. "I love spending time with them. You learn a lot," she added.
Sana had tried her luck in the competition last year, when she ended being the runner up; a good show many would think given that she was nervous in doing many things like wearing a bikini. "This (runner up) really motivated me that I can do it. I practiced a lot this time," she said, adding "determination" and "confidence" are the two biggest factors for her success.
Planning to be a Communication Major when she attends college in fall, Sana said, "I want to be a television anchor woman." However, she would not mind if she gets attractive offer from the Bollywood when she is in her 20s. Never mind, she had not had a chance to visit India so far after she was born here. "I want to go to India soon," said Sana, who is very active in the local Indian-American community. Sana said she loves participating in fashion shows. And being an athlete, she is in the school track team.
Though initially a little bit reluctant, Sana's parents are now proud of her accomplishments and are providing every possible help in her run up to the Miss Teen USA 2008. "We are proud of Sana," father Jagdish Idnani said.
http://www.ndtvmovies.com
The bad news is that for the first time in its 26 years history, Miss Teen USA pageant would not be televised as the organisers, Miss Universe Organisation, and its broadcast partner NBC have failed to renew their contract.
Never mind, the large Indian American community this year has a lot to cheer than any time in the past; even if they do not get a chance to watch it live. For the first time in the history of this pageant, after it was started in 1983, an Indian-American has managed to reach the finals of Miss
Teen USA 2008.
Meet Sana Idnani, 17, whose parents coming from middle-class conservative family in Lucknow migrated to the US in 1977.
As Miss Teen New York 2008, Sana would compete along with 49 other finalist from different US States for the coveted Miss Teen USA 2008 in August - which is most likely to be held in Florida or California. She is the first Indian American to have won the Miss Teen New York title.
After her initial celebrations running through the Christmas and New Year vacation, Sana, who is a senior at the Herrick's High School, is gearing up for the toughest competition of her life so far. "I would start formal preparation from February," Sana told NDTV in an interview.
"This (Miss Teen New York 2008) is a great accomplishment. I am really proud that I am the first Indian American to reach the finals. I would like to take it a step further by winning the title," said Sana, who as a hobby spends time with senior citizens of the area. "I love spending time with them. You learn a lot," she added.
Sana had tried her luck in the competition last year, when she ended being the runner up; a good show many would think given that she was nervous in doing many things like wearing a bikini. "This (runner up) really motivated me that I can do it. I practiced a lot this time," she said, adding "determination" and "confidence" are the two biggest factors for her success.
Planning to be a Communication Major when she attends college in fall, Sana said, "I want to be a television anchor woman." However, she would not mind if she gets attractive offer from the Bollywood when she is in her 20s. Never mind, she had not had a chance to visit India so far after she was born here. "I want to go to India soon," said Sana, who is very active in the local Indian-American community. Sana said she loves participating in fashion shows. And being an athlete, she is in the school track team.
Though initially a little bit reluctant, Sana's parents are now proud of her accomplishments and are providing every possible help in her run up to the Miss Teen USA 2008. "We are proud of Sana," father Jagdish Idnani said.
http://www.ndtvmovies.com
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