Yukta Mookhey, Miss World 1999 hailing from a middle class family in Mumbai has charmed the entire world with her confidence and scintillating smile.

Yukta poses exclusively for the shutter bugs for Navbharat Times.

Yukta first appeared on the silver screen in an item number in the 2001 Tamil movie 'Poovellam Un Vasam', which was directed by Ezhil and starred Ajith and Jyothika in the lead roles.

After a long break, Yukta acted in films like Memsaab and Kathputli.

The tall and svelte, Yukta, studied Hindustani classical music for three years mentions in a pre-Miss World biodata that she wanted to pursue a career in mass communication and computer graphics.