After rounds of ramp walks, photo shoots and introductory sessions, 30-year-old Khushrav Bharucha has been shortlisted for the upcoming ‘Mr. Dubai 2017’ male pageant. Working with a healthcare firm in Abu Dhabi UAE, Khushrav says, “Initially I was never inclined towards modelling. But with the constant encouragement from my wife, Delnaz and friends, I decided to audition for the pageant and after four selection rounds, I was chosen to represent India at the ‘Mr. Dubai’ contest.” Currently prepping for the finals to be held on 26th January, 2018, Khushrav hopes to win the ‘Best Social Candidate’ title during the finals and appeals to the community to support him by voting on the link: http://pageantvote.co/pageants /259/contestants/1209 as often as possible until 25th January, 2017. “I hope to put up a good show and make everyone proud in India, especially my wife, parents and my community members across Mumbai and UAE,” says a confident Khushrav.