Srishti Rana (21) was crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 on Wednesday beating 49 other contestants that included Uganda's Stella Nankya of the Star QT label.

"Dear all, Miss India has won the MAPW competition. Congrats to her! 2 be honest, I almost cried, however, I'm so happy to have represented Uganda well and thanks for the support." Stella said at the end of the function that was held in Busan, South Korea.

Miriam George from Egypt took the second position while Evgenia Klishina took the third position. It's the second year when India is taking the crown. Last year, Himangini Singh Yadu also from India took the crown.

Meanwhile, socialite Zari graced the star studded function as the MAPW Ambassador for Africa. and also as an artiste. She took a moment off to perform one of her tracks, 'Hotter Than Them'