In a momentous occasion that marked the 60th anniversary of India's most iconic beauty pageant, Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh was crowned Femina Miss India World 2024. The grand finale, held on October 16 at the Famous Studios in Mumbai, was a star-studded event that saw the culmination of six decades of legacy and tradition in empowering young women.
Nikita Porwal, who hails from the sacred city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, has been making waves in the world of theatre and cinema. Her passion for storytelling began at a young age, and she has performed in over 60 plays. She even wrote a 250-page play titled Krishna Leela. Her involvement in theatre has not only honed her acting skills but also instilled in her a deep sense of responsibility and passion for her craft.
Nikita's journey to becoming Femina Miss India World 2024 is a testament to her hard work and dedication. She has been part of a feature film that has been showcased at international festivals and will soon be released in India. Her motto, 'Be a life that matters, a loss that's felt,' reflects her commitment to making a meaningful impact in the world.
The Femina Miss India pageant, co-powered by Tops and Rajnigandha Pearls, has a rich legacy of transforming lives and propelling women into national and international fame. The event is not just about beauty; it's about empowering young women to become icons who inspire positive change. This year's edition saw the introduction of three new crowns designed by Narayan Jewellers to mark the 60th anniversary.
The grand finale began with a fashion sequence introducing the 'Top 30 State Winners.' The divas wore a collection by designer Nikita Mhaishalkar, featuring sharply tailored, glamorous, and finely embroidered outfits that reflected the unique qualities of each state winner. The audience was treated to a power-packed dose of 2000s nostalgia with a performance by Band of Boys.
The evening was filled with performances and fashion showcases. A second round of fashion showcases saw the Top 30 state winners in designs by fashion phenomenon Portia and Scarlett. To mark the special occasion, the Miss India Organisation also launched a special music anthem, 'Rise of Queen,' which paid tribute to the pageants rich legacy.
Among the standout moments was the announcement of Tadu Lunia, Femina Miss India Arunachal Pradesh 2024, as the recipient of the prestigious Times Miss Beauty with a Purpose Award. Angelia Marrwein, Femina Miss India Meghalaya 2024, was celebrated as the Times Miss Multimedia Award winnerboth securing their well-deserved places in the Top 15.
The Top 15 contestants faced the ultimate test in the Q&A segment, judged by a panel that included designer Nikita Mhaishalkar, actor Sangeeta Bijlani, director Anees Bazmee, actor and former beauty queen Neha Dhupia, choreographer Bosco Martis, and director Madhur Bhandarkar. The night was further lit up by performances from Raghav Juyal and Gayatri Bhardwaj.
Former Femina Miss India and actor Neha Dhupia also sashed the five zonal winners. The winners are: Femina Miss India Northeast 2024 Angelia Marwein, Femina Miss India North 2024 Sifti Singh Sarang, Femina Miss India South 2024 Malina, Femina Miss India East 2024 Riya Nandini, and Femina Miss India West 2024 Arshia Rashid.
In a heartwarming collaboration with Ketto, the state winners of Femina Miss India 2024 collectively raised 45,30,646 to uplift tribal women as part of the Beauty With a Purpose initiative. The standout contributor, Femina Miss India Arunachal Pradesh 2024 Tadu Lunia, raised an impressive 15,71,109, earning the title of Times Miss Beauty With a Purpose.
The coronation ceremony reached its pinnacle as the outgoing queens passed the torch to the new winners. In a moment of triumph, Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh was crowned Femina Miss India World 2024. She will go on to represent India at the Miss World contest. Rekha Pandey from Dadra and Nagar Haveli (Union Territory) was crowned Femina Miss India 2024 - 1st Runner-up, and Ayushi Dholakia from Gujarat took the title of Femina Miss India 2024 - 2nd Runner-up.
Nikita's win is not just a personal achievement but also a testament to her dedication to her craft and her community. She is an animal lover who believes that humans have a responsibility to benefit the creatures who depend on them entirely. Her dream is to work with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and she proudly asserts that she is the most influential person in her life.
The Femina Miss India pageant continues to serve as a launchpad for women who go on to garner national and international acclaim. With six decades of legacy, the pageant has transformed countless lives, creating icons who resonate with the glamour and entertainment industries. The event is a celebration of beauty in diversity, showcasing the unique qualities of each state winner.
You can watch the Grand Finale Telecast of Femina Miss India 2024 on Saturday, November 10th on Doordarshan or watch it on JioCinema. The event was a grand celebration of beauty, talent, and empowerment, marking a monumental six-decade legacy in the world of beauty pageants.
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