Miss Universe India
| Type | Beauty pageant |
|---|---|
| Franchise holder | Glamanand Group |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Country represented | India |
| Qualifies for | Miss Universe Miss Charm Miss Asia Pacific International Miss Multinational Miss Tourism World |
| First edition | 2024 |
National Director | Nikhil Anand |
| Language |
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| Predecessor | Miss Diva |
| Website | Official Website |
Miss Universe India is a beauty pageant under the Glamanand Group organisation that selects India's official representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 2024.[1]
History
[edit]Prior to 2024, Miss Diva under Femina Miss India served as the official franchise for Miss Universe in India.[2] In February 2024, the Glamanand Group became responsible for the franchise in India.[3][4]
The first Miss Universe India competition took place on 22 September 2024 at Zee Studios in Jaipur. Rhea Singha won the title, with Urvashi Rautela, Miss Universe India 2015, crowning her.[5] The runner-up positions went to Pranjal Priya (first), Chhavi Verg (second), Sushmita Roy (third), and Ruopfuzhano Whiso (fourth).[6][7]
International guests
[edit]Under the leadership of Nikhil Anand, the National Director of the Miss Universe India organization, several international guests, including titleholders from global beauty pageants, have visited India. The following is a list of notable visitors:
| Year | Date | Guest(s) | Title | Purpose | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | May 8, 2024 | Sheynnis Palacios | Miss Universe 2023 | Sightseeing tour | [8][9] |
| 2025 | March 19, 2025 | Victoria Kjær Theilvig | Miss Universe 2024 | Miss Universe India 2025 press conference, Sightseeing tour | [10][11] |
Editions
[edit]Below is the complete list of Miss Universe India editions.
| Year | Date | Miss Universe India | Runners-Up | Entrants | Presenters | Pageant venue | Broadcaster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | September 22, 2024 | Rhea Singha | ||||||
| 1st Runner-Up | Pranjal Priya | 51 | Lance Raymundo, Ngô Ngọc Gia Hân | Zee Studios, Jaipur | YouTube | |||
| 2nd Runner-Up | Chhavi Verg | |||||||
| 3rd Runner-Up | Sushmita Roy | |||||||
| 4th Runner-Up | Ruopfüzhano Whiso | |||||||
Representatives at Miss Universe
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| Year | Delegate | Age | State | Competition performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
 2024
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Rhea Singha | 19 | Gujarat | Top 30 | |
 2025
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TBA | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet Nikhil Anand, the new Indian franchise holder of the world's biggest beauty pageant – Miss Universe". business.indianews.in. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Shweta Sharda, the winner of Miss Diva Universe 2023: Details inside". Sonika Nitin Nimje. Business Standard. August 29, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Big breaking news! India's Glamanand Group acquires the franchise rights of the Miss Universe competition". firstindia.co.in. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Meet Nikhil Anand, the new Indian franchise holder of Miss Universe". ianslife.in. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Rhea Singha from Gujarat wins Miss Universe India 2024 title; gets a 'Taj Mahal crown' from Urvashi Rautela". Hindustan Times. September 23, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ^ "Rhea Singha crowned Miss Universe India 2024 among 51 finalists". indiatvnews.com. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ "Rhea Singha: Beauty from Gujarat Who Won Miss Universe India Title". Vidhee Tripathi. Jagran Josh Plus. September 23, 2024. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ^ "Miss Universe Visits the Taj Mahal in a Salwar Suit, Awed by Its Splendor". Vasudha (in Hindi). Punjab Kesari. May 10, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ "Miss Universe Shennis Palacios Visits Agra: Spends Over an Hour at the Taj Mahal, Calls It the Most Beautiful Place in the World" (in Hindi). ETV Bharat. May 9, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ "Arunachal prepares for 2nd Miss Universe edition, Tawang likely host". Yuvraj Mehta. India Today. March 20, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ "Miss Universe Kjær Theilvig Arrives in India, Impressed by Warmth and Hospitality" (in Hindi). Total TV. March 20, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2025.