Malathi Basappa (born 1950) is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder.

She represented India at Miss World 1972 and was crowned 4th Runner Up there.

She is a political honours graduate and was a national level basketball player.

[citation needed] In 1972 she won India's Bharat Sundari 1972.

Subsequently, represented India at Miss World 1972 where she finished as the 4th runner up.