Talented people from northeast are making a mark in different fields across the country.

One such person is Sangeeta Phukan an Assamese who recently took part in Femina Miss India East contest.

She is beautiful and a proud Assamese model, who made a place for herself in Pantaloon Femina Miss India-East Zone held in Kolkata and later auditioned for the upcoming Femina Miss India Contest.

Twenty two -years old Sangeeta Phukan is an aspiring model from Jorhat, who represented the northeast in the beauty contest.

Though she was not able to win the contest but she managed to reach the final.

"According to me, women are brand ambassador of purity, dignity, courage and beauty. Insert: I am from Northeast. I am really very happy to represent my culture, my northeast region and myself," said Sangeeta Phukan, a model.

According to Sangeeta, winning is the main aim behind participating in any contest but representing the region is a matter of honour.

Besides modeling, writing is a passion for her and she has authored four books in Assamese language 'Mukha Pindha Manuk', 'Ardhangini', 'Mandakinir Pora Alakanandaloi' and 'Jeevan Doba Khelodhal.'

"I am proud to born in my Northeast and about other girls of northeast, what to say. They are quite, compassionate. They all possess all the qualities that a perfect woman should possess and for Miss India all are just perfect if they work for it," she added.

A perfect example of beauty with brains, Sangeeta Phukan is a source of inspiration for other budding northeastern models. By Vashipem Kamodang (ANI)