Yukta Mookhey

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Yukta Mookhey
Born Yukta Inderlal Mookhey
Mumbai, India
Other name(s) Yukta Mookhey-Tuli
Yukta Tuli
Yuktaa Mookhey
Yukta Mukhi
Years active 1999–2008
Spouse(s) Prince Tuli
(2008–present)
Yukta Mookhey
Beauty pageant titleholder
Birthdate: October 7, 1979 (1979-10-07) (age 29)
Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Brown
Major Competition(s): Miss World 1999 (Winner)
Femina Miss India 1999 (Ist runner up)
Miss World 1999 (Winner)

Yukta Mookhey (born 7 October 1979)[1] is an Indian model and actress. A native of Mulund, Mumbai, she was crowned Miss World in December 1999 at the Olympia theatre in London.

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Biography

Mookhey's family is from northern India, but she and her family lived in the Middle East until Mookhey was seven years of age. The Mookhey family migrated back to Mumbai (then Bombay) in June 1986. Mookhey's mother Aruna runs a personal and professional grooming consulting firm in Mumbai, while her father was a clothing company director and currently trades in stocks as a hobby. Mookhey studied zoology at Kelkar college prior to winning the Miss World competition. Mookhey has a diploma in computer sciences and has studied Hindustani classical music.[2] Mookhey is an active member of the BJP apart from always lending her time for social and charitable causes.

Yukta and Tuli were engaged on September 7, 2008 at the Grand Maratha in Mumbai.[3] Tuli is the son of Bacchitar Singh Tuli and Harinder Kaur Tuli. His family owns a business empire in central India that runs into Logistics, Hotels, Malls, Education, and Construction Equipment. The marriage held on November 2, 2008 was a traditional 'Sikh' ceremony in a Nagpur Gurudwara followed by a reception the same evening.[4]

Miss World

The 49th Miss World pageant was held on 4 December 1999 at London's Olympia Hall. The pageant was hosted by Ulrika Jonsson and model Melanie Sykes. The 1999 pageant attracted 94 delegates from all over the world. The 1999 pageant also marked the first time that Scotland and Wales fielded their respective delegates.

Results

Continental Queen

Filmography

Title Year Role Other notes Review
Memsahab - Lost In A Mirage[5] 2008 Anjali released on June 20 [6]
Kab Kahaba Tu I Love You[7] 2007 Item Number Bhojpuri Movie N/A
Kathputli[8] 2006 Anju released on August 18 [9]
Love In Japan[10] 2006 Friendly Appearance released on February 10 [11]
Pyaasa[12] 2002 Sheetal Hindi Movie, released on October 11 N/A
Poovellam Un Vasam[13] 2001 Item Number Tamil Movie, released on August 24 [14]

References

  1. ^ Yukta Mookhey - BOLLYWOOD
  2. ^ Yukta Mookhey - Profile
  3. ^ http://www.mastione.com/yukta-mookheys-engagement-with-prince-tuli/ Mastione.com
  4. ^ http://www.bollywoodblog.com/category/Parties-and-Events/Yukta-Mookhey-and-Prince-Tulis-wedding-ceremony/ Bollywoodblog.com
  5. ^ http://www.indiafm.com/movies/cast/12462/index.html Indiafm.com
  6. ^ Review Smashits.com
  7. ^ http://www.indiafm.com/movies/cast/13402/index.html Indiafm.com
  8. ^ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/12907/index.html Bollywoodhungama.com
  9. ^ Review Indiafm.com
  10. ^ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/12730/index.html Bollywoodhungma.com
  11. ^ Review Parinda.com
  12. ^ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/11604/index.html Bollywoodhungma.com
  13. ^ http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/08/24/stories/09240222.htm Hinduonnet.com
  14. ^ Review ia.rediff.com

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Preceded by
Annie Thomas		 Miss India World
1999		 Succeeded by
Priyanka Chopra
Preceded by
Linor Abargil		 Miss World
1999		 Succeeded by
Priyanka Chopra
v • d • e
Big Four pageants (1999)
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