The doctor who became India's first Miss Universal Petite: Shruti Hegde's inspiring journey

Hubli native Shruti Hegde, an MD student in Dermatology, balanced pageants and won Miss Universal Petite. Despite surgery for benign tumours, she became Miss Asia International India 2023 second runner-up. Acting in 'Sharanara Shakti,' 'Basavanna,' and 'Janumadata,' Hegde demonstrates resilience and versatility.