Bellair law student not just a handsome face
Yashil Jaimungal is a multi-talented young man who hopes to win the chance to represent his community by winning Mr India South Africa
MR INDIA South Africa finalist, Yashil Jaimungal from Bellair is a young man who is keen to show the world what he has, inside and outside of the lecture halls.
Queensburgh News recently spent some time chatting to him about his experience as a contestant in the Mr India South Africa competition.
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Tell us about what inspired you to enter the Mr SA India competition?
Entering the Mr India South Africa competition is a big step out of my comfort zone. It challenges me to perform and adapt to situations I am not normally accustomed to. The brand also provides a platform to create, mould and groom leaders and businessmen, and it was these attributes that inspired me and drew me towards the competition.
Do you have other modelling experience?
As this is a new journey for me, I’ve had no previous experience in the world of modelling.
What career are you training, or have you trained for?
Currently I am an aspiring legal professional, studying towards my BA LLB at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
If you could go back in time and meet the 12-year-old version of yourself, what advice would you give?
I would encourage my younger self to seize every opportunity that comes my way, leaving no room for regrets in the future.
Who are your favourite Indian entertainers?
I enjoy watching classic Bollywood movies, with the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amitabh Bachan and several others. Locally, I enjoy listening to a famous Indian band called The Raiders.
What is your favourite Indian food?
The Indian culture has a wide variety of foods with interesting ingredients and flavours. Personally my favourite Indian food is panneer maknae.
What stereotypes about Indian people in South Africa do you wish you could put to rest?
Sport in the Indian community is extremely underrated. There is an immense amount of overlooked talent that has not been explored. Due to the roots and upbringing of Indian people in the past, they placed most emphasis on academics rather than sport to ensure that they would have the knowledge required for jobs during the oppressive times, therefore giving up the idea of sport. I hope to educate and encourage more people to pursue their interests in sport, as it is a world full of benefits.
What is a typical day in your life like?
Due to the effects of Covid, my daily routine has been affected, although I still try to get my daily dose of training as well gyming in. Sport, being a massive part of my life, has also been affected. I also dedicate some time for my studies as well as listen to a wide variety of music.
Mr India South Africa
The competition, both Jaimungal and the Mr India South Africa Facebook page take pains to point out, is not a beauty competition but rather an opportunity to drive young business leaders to become global ambassadors.
Describing itself as, “the access key that provides opportunity to ambition,” Mr India South Africa grooms 12 finalists, drawn from the entrants ranging in age from 16 to 35, who learn life skills in preparation for the finals which this year will be on 12 December at the Hilton Hotel in Durban with a limited audience to accommodate Covid-19 precautions.
Caxton Local Media Covid-19 reporting
