| Malathi Basappa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1950 (age 74–75) Mysore, Karnataka,  India |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Athlete |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Bharat Sundari 1972 |
| Major competition(s) | Bharat Sundari 1972 (Winner) Miss World 1972 (4th Runner Up) |
Malathi Basappa (born 1950) is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Bharat Sundari 1972. She represented India at Miss World 1972 and was crowned 4th Runner Up there.
Early life and career
Malathi was born in Mysore, India. She is a political honours graduate and was a national level basketball player. She was also a Bharatnatyam dancer and model. She participated in Bharat Sundari 1972 contest. In 1972 she won India's Bharat Sundari 1972. Subsequently, represented India at Miss World 1972 where she finished as the 4th runner up.
Awards
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Ava Joy Gill
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Miss World 4th Runner-Up 1972 |
Succeeded by Shelley Latham
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| Preceded byPrema Narayan | Miss India World 1972 |
Succeeded byKiran Dholakia |
| Miss World 1972 national titleholders | |
|---|---|
References
- "Miss World 1972". veestarz.com. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- "Pageantopolis: Miss World 1972". pageantopolis.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.