Malathi Basappa (born 1950) is an Indian

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and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Bharat Sundari 1972. She represented India at

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and was crowned 4th Runner Up there.

Early life and career

Malathi was born in

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, 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

where she finished as the 4th runner up.

Awards

References

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