Amrita was asked what her net worth was, considering it was just a day after she was declared Miss India. As opening questions go, it was a bouncer.

After a standard-issue "didn't hear that" to buy herself time, Amrita gamely responded with: "I'm just the same person I was yesterday. It's just a lot more responsibility now because I have to live up to the name of my country, and I have the onus of bringing the international crown back. I am going to do my best."

A Pune girl, Amrita has a postgraduate diploma in fashion designing. From sketching and charcoals to kickboxing and rappelling, this army child believes in constant experimentation.

She was the obvious leader of the trio, taking the lead whenever it came to fielding questions, and flashing the brightest of smiles whenever the cameras beckoned.

In terms of special concerns, Amrita has a soft spot for animals: "I really believe that nothing has been done in this country in the kshetra of animals. They're very neglected. All due respect to Ms Maneka Gandhi, who's done a lot in this regard. Also there are organisations like PETA [People for Ethical Treatment of Animals] etc, doing their bit. But given the opportunity, I would like to take the responsibility as Ms India to do tie-ups and promote animal welfare in any kshetra.

"Bezubaan jaanwar hote hain aur log believe karte hain ki bahut zaroori hai ki unki problems bhi address ki jaaye."

What's the word? Ah yes, shabash!