Dr Anupama Kunjur

• London

• A brief about yourself and how you describe your own personality and persona.

I would like to think of myself as calm and confident. I have varied interests, from performing Arts to creating & designing to Performing Oral Surgery. I am a traditional girl in a modern world with high ambitions yet grounded family values. I see challenges as an opportunity & love reinventing myself constantly to become a better version of myself. I deal with any situation with grace, strength & dignity!

• Your Achievements that makes you feel high.

I always like to set goals and achieve them & in the process enjoy and learn! Working along side the underprivileged to enable them to dream & to have hope gives me joy! Working towards Physical & mental wellbeing makes me complete! Being able to do incorporate all the above in my daily life is to grow all round which makes me feel enriched with gratitude and gives a sense of high.

• Define the true beauty.

For me True beauty is a combination of a Kind Heart, Beautiful soul, Thoughtful mind and a charming smile to make the world a better place!

• What makes a complete, healthy and happy family for you?

Love & respect have to be at the centre of a complete healthy & happy family, where everyone feels secure & can have heart felt open conversations without being judged. Where each member feels encouraged and uplifted. Together we make a home where we create memories & enjoy the beauty of relationships.

• What is your favourite Idea of Holidaying?

A destination which is rich in heritage, culture, cuisine to feel enriched. Sea, Sand & Sun to feel rejuvenated and fun time with family. A bit of ME time to reflect & feel the gratitude!!

• Why you are participating in Mrs India Queen of Substance?

I find strength in breaking barriers! To rewrite the rules of beauty and ambition. I would like to use this platform to empower other women and to be the becon of hope. To make a difference in the society in a powerful way!

• What bothers you most about what is happening in the country today?

When Youth are deprived of basic education which is the key for development and has multifaceted benefits to the society. Lack of education is the cause for crime, poverty & health issues. Education is the only and best way to empower young girls to thrive and flourish. What bothers me the most is when education is deprived based on economic status and gender. When we work at grass root level to create opportunities and develop skills we build a healthy society & a strong nation.

• The Quote or saying that encourages you?

Live life to the fullest! You only get one chance!

• What is true “Sportsmanship” for you?

For me A true sportsmanship is recognising that failure is an important part of our growth and developing resilience. Its all about shifting our mindset and developing a positive attitude which will define success.

• If you were selected as a Charity Ambassador what Value addition would you like to make for our Society and how?

As a mother of two daughters, I am very passionate about spreading awareness about “Period Poverty” which is unfortunately very prevalent in many parts of rural India. As a Charity ambassador, I will use my voice & this platform to influence & inspire far and wide the importance of education in dealing with “Period Poverty”. As a medical professional I would also like to be involved in raising aids for treatment of the underprivileged by Networking and reaching out to the right resources to provide education & health facilities to backward areas of the society.