Aishwarya Rai Miss World 1994: Today, Aishwarya Rai is remembered all over the world not just as a global icon or a film superstar, but as a graceful and confident Indian woman. But in 1994, when she became Miss World, that historic moment not only changed her life but also filled the entire country with pride and happiness. Even today, his reaction, his smile and that moment of victory on the internet and social platforms motivate people. Interestingly, even Aishwarya herself was not mentally prepared for that moment. She once told that when her name was taken on the stage, she was really surprised. She didn’t even think that she would win. The sentiment of that moment was so true that the world still remembers it. At that time, for India, it was not just a beauty pageant crown, but a new identity for the country on the international stage. This is the reason why even today that video goes viral and people say that real beauty is the one who makes her country proud.
Aishwarya Rai had told in an old conversation that after winning the Miss World crown, the first thing that came to her mind was not her victory, but the announcement of India’s name. He said, “The most amazing thing is that not your name is spoken, but the name of your country. There, not Aishwarya, but Miss India is spoken.” For her, becoming Miss World was not a proof of how beautiful the world considered her, but it was an opportunity to represent India at the international level. This thinking makes him different from millions of people.
Speaking to a website, Subhash HJ, one of the consultant and mental health teachers at Vasavi Hospitals in Bengaluru, said that when a person wins while representing the country, the emotional impact of that success increases manifold. This is not just a personal achievement, but is also linked to national pride. A basic psychological need of a human being is “belongingness” i.e. the feeling of being part of a group. When victory happens in the name of the country, it gives need and deep satisfaction.
According to Subhash, the impact of such victories not only falls on that person but also on the people who come from the same country, society or culture. The feeling of mutual love, respect, belongingness and support increases among people. This is the reason why in such moments the whole country celebrates, flags start waving and people congratulate each other.
Experts also believe that when a person achieves victory for the country, a “hero story” is created in his mind, due to which the hormone associated with happiness i.e. dopamine increases. This experience is much more powerful than ordinary personal success. Many times this feeling makes life more responsible, focused and purposeful.
Subhash further says that man is a “meaning-seeking creature”. That is, when we feel some big purpose, importance or responsibility through our hard work, our motivation, hard work and courage automatically increases. When someone wins while representing his country on the international stage, he feels that his efforts really count. This thinking gives him the strength to move forward, learn and not be afraid of challenges.
In the end it is not just about a crown, trophy, flag, national anthem or medal. This is about that emotional connection, which is linked to the deepest needs of our mind. We all want to be a part of a society where our identity, hard work and existence are valued. Therefore, when an Indian daughter like Aishwarya Rai makes India famous in the world by becoming Miss World, the entire country feels like a winner.
