Rohit competed with 46 contestants from around the world and received a whopping cash prize of $50,000 on winning the celebrated title.
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A victor of the Provogue Personal Care Mr India World 2015 title, Khandelwal defeated contestants from 47 countries. Being the first Indian ever to win this title internationally makes me immensely proud and ecstatic.
The 26-year-old model-actor hails from Hyderabad.
Rohit, who bested 43 other hopefuls, was proclaimed Tuesday, July 19, at the Southport Theater & Convention Center in the United Kingdom.
Mr World 2014 Nicklas Pedersen passed on the title to the new victor.
21-year-old Fernando Álvarez from Puerto Rico was the first runner-up while Aldo Esparza Ramírez (26) from Mexico was declared the second runner-up. He acted in in a couple of TV series like in “Yeh Hai Aashiqui” and “Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya”.
The finale took place after 12 days of competition, comprising five challenege events that would test the qualities of the “World’s Most Desirable Man”. Here is his journey to the coveted title!
The competition was hosted by Miss World 2013 Megan Young, former Mr England Jordan Williams and former Mr World Frankie Cena.
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Reacting to the major win, Rohit said, “I still can’t believe that I have won the Mr World title”. I would like to thank all my fans and all the people who have been giving me all their blessings.
