In a dazzling ceremony held in Mumbai, Nikita Porwal of Madhya Pradesh was crowned Miss India 2024, capturing the spotlight with her poise, intelligence, and charisma. The event, which brought together participants from all corners of the country, witnessed an enthralling evening filled with glamour, cultural performances, and high-octane fashion moments. Union Territories' Rekha Pandayy finished second, and Ayushi Dholakia from Gujarat was second runner-up.
Nikita is an actor who began her career at the age of 18. She worked as a TV anchor at first. The winner from the previous year, Nandini Gupta, crowned her. Neha Dhupia dressed her in the Miss India sash. Sangeeta Bijlani walked down the ramp while performing. Other people spotted on the red carpet included Raghav Juyal, Neha Dhupia, the actor, and former Miss India. Anusha Dandekar served as a jury member.
The most recent version of the pageant initiated a countrywide search to identify the top talent through in-person auditions from all over the nation. The extensive screening process and ensuing audition rounds selected thirty state winners for the pageant boot camp, where they underwent demanding training and grooming exercises led by industry professionals.
The nation eagerly anticipated the inauguration of the new Miss World, carrying on the tradition started by the five Miss Worlds who made us proud by becoming global icons: Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000), and Manushi Chhillar (2017).
The Miss India 2024 ceremony, broadcast live on multiple platforms, ended on a celebratory note with fireworks and confetti, marking the beginning of Nikita Porwal’s exciting journey as the face of India on the global stage.
