India, Aug. 31 -- The winner of Mr India Supranational Abel Biju feels the pressure that comes with the title's responsibility, but is confident to represent India at the Mister Supranational stage. "I am very confident that I'll be able to raise our flag proudly internationally," he says.

Abel Biju had actually applied to the pageant because of a friend, and while his friends couldn't come eventually, he did and emerged victorious. Now, he wants to inspire other men from his region to get into pageantry. "From where I come (Kerala), the pageant gets very few applicants from there. With this title, I can create awareness among people about how to participate more. I want to show that people who have a dream, irrespective of where or what...