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MUMBAI: After 3
weeks of screening, testing and meeting 1000’s of contestants, the final
verdict is out. The Management of Rajasthan Royals along with Shilpa Shetty, champions
of IPL 2008 after much deliberation announced Jaya Anand (Jaipur) & Nehal
Parikh (Mumbai) as the winners of the Royals Diva Contest. A coveted title, a
huge responsibility and fame galore, the two girls are in for an experience of
a life time. The
over excited duo, were extremely thrilled on being selected and their happiness
knew no bounds. Jaya exclaimed,” I can’t believe I am the Royal Diva
and I will get to interact with the players of the winning team of IPL 2008! It’s
a moment of pride for me as I would be presenting the entire state of Rajasthan”
While Nehal
added,” It’s a dream come true for me! And having beaten all odds I
am hoping to do justice to my role. The Rajasthan Royals rock!”
Judged
on selection criteria ranging from personality, vocational skills and overall
appeal, the two girls were rated highest amongst the number of entries received.
On winning the title the two girls will be a part of the Royals family and be
the face for the team. Commenting
on the contest, Utkarsh Singh, Head Business Development, Rajasthan Royals said,
“We had received an over whelming response from girls across India. After
scanning them on different parameters we decided on announcing two names that
will be the face of Rajasthan Royals. We are planning a slew of activities with
them, as of now we are allowing the girls to bask in the glory”
On February
2009, Rajasthan Royals announced nationwide hunt for the Royals Diva. A contest
where participants in the age group of 18-22yrs could participate by getting registered
on RRDIVA & sending the SMS to 56767888. Alternately the participant’s
could also register through the online community on http://www.smsgupshup.com/groups/RR.
SMS Gupshup is the mobile community platform for the team, to reach out to their
fans nationally and globally. Rajasthan
Royals welcomes the Royals Diva for their first innings. | 