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Miss Universe India

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Miss Universe India Organization
TypeBeauty pageant
Franchise holderGlamanand Group
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Country representedIndia
Qualifies forMiss Universe
First edition2024
National Director
Nikhil Anand
Language
  • English
PredecessorMiss Diva
WebsiteOfficial 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

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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]

Rhea Singha was crowned Miss Universe India 2024 on September 22, 2024, by former Miss Universe India Urvashi Rautela. Pranjal Priya, Chhavi Verg, Sushmita Roy, and Ruopfuzhano Whiso secured the first, second, third, and fourth runner-up positions, respectively. The pageant was held at Zee Studios in Jaipur, India.[5]

Editions

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Below is the complete list of Miss Universe India editions.

Year Date Miss Universe India 1st Runner-up 2nd Runner-up 3rd Runner-up 4th Runner-up Entrants Presenters Pageant venue Broadcaster
2025 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA
2024 September 22, 2024 Rhea Singha Pranjal Priya Chhavi Verg Sushmita Roy Ruopfüzhano Whiso 51 Lance Raymundo, Ngô Ngọc Gia Hân Zee Studios, Jaipur YouTube

Representatives at Miss Universe

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  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the Finlaist/Semi-finalists
  •   : Unplaced but given special award(s)
Year Delegate Age State Competition performance
Placements Special award(s)
2025 TBA TBA TBA TBA
Mexico 2024 Rhea Singha 19 Gujarat Top 30

References

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  1. ^ "Meet Nikhil Anand, the new Indian franchise holder of the world's biggest beauty pageant – Miss Universe". business.indianews.in. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "Shweta Sharda, the winner of Miss Diva Universe 2023: Details inside". Sonika Nitin Nimje. Business Standard. August 29, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "Big breaking news! India's Glamanand Group acquires the franchise rights of the Miss Universe competition". firstindia.co.in. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "Meet Nikhil Anand, the new Indian franchise holder of Miss Universe". ianslife.in. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  5. ^ "Rhea Singha crowned Miss Universe India 2024 among 51 finalists". indiatvnews.com. Retrieved September 23, 2024.