Mumbai saw the glamorous Femina Miss India 2023 Awards Night
22nd March 2023 Mumbai: With nearly a six-decade-long famed legacy of transforming the lives of young talented women and changing the landscape of glamour and the fashion industry of India, VLCC & Trends co-present Femina Miss India 2023 hosted by Manipur Tourism co-powered by ORRA Fine Jewellery, makeup partner Colorbar Made for Magic & co-powered by Rajnigandha Pearls, vows to continue its tradition of creating influential beauty ambassadors. The pageant is guided with an aim to extend whole-hearted support to the new generation of women who have the potential to lead change and represent our great nation on the global stage.
The pageant had kickstarted a national search to choose delegates from 29 states (including Delhi) and a collective representative for the Union Territories (including J&K), totalling 30 state winners, who are presently undergoing rigorous training & grooming drills, facilitated by renowned Industry experts, and will be competing at the grand finale stage.
One of the key highlights of Femina Miss India 2022, the Awards Night event was held on 22nd March in Mumbai, with great pomp. The glamorous evening saw attendance from the fashion Industry and was lit up by the presence of many celebrated personalities, the ownership of Miss World Organization – Mrs Julia & Steve Morley, and the reigning 70th Miss World Karolina Bielawska to name a few.
The 30 state winners walked down the ramp showcasing the stunning collection from ace designer, Sahil Kochhar. The collection was an ode to the “stars in making”, featuring the signature 3D appliqué embroidery teamed with hand-cut sequins and handpicked elements put together in a glamorous fashion. The stage was further set ablaze by the dance number performed by Elli AvrRam and Kathak Rockers. Miss India Organisation also launched the Coffee Table Book on stage with Neha Dhuipua, celebrating the legacy of Miss India that has empowered women for 59 years. The show was anchored by Sachin Kumbhar who kept the audience engaged and entertained. The state winners competed for two sub-contests namely Times Miss Rampwalk & INIFD Miss Talented, judged by an elite panel comprising Neha Dhupia, Bosco Martis, Sahil Kochhar and Pallavi Mohan. In conclusion, state winners were gratified with exciting prizes for winning various sub-contests that were conducted during the course of the pageant. The event was a great success and gathered appreciation from all quarters.
Sub-Contest |
Winner |
Presenter 1 |
Presenter 2 |
VLCC Miss Beautiful Skin |
Navya Naveen Kalra – Femina Miss India Union Territory 2023 |
Rohit Murgai, Vice President & Category Head (Beauty) South Asia, VLCC Healthcare Ltd |
Femina Miss India World 2022 Sini Shetty |
VLCC Fit & Fabulous |
Shyna Choudhary – Femina Miss India Punjab 2023 |
Eti Bhalla, Category Head (Preventive Wellness & Weight Management) South Asia, VLCC Healthcare Ltd |
Mr World 2016 Rohit Khandelwal |
Trends Miss Style Icon |
Thounaojam Strela Luwang – Femina Miss India Manipur 2023 |
Kapil Khattar, CMO, Trends |
Sahil Kochhar, Fashion Designer |
Trends Miss Fashion Quotient |
Navya Naveen Kalra – Femina Miss India Union Territory 2023 |
Kapil Khattar, CMO, Trends |
Pallavi Mohan, Fashion Designer |
Manipur Tourism Miss Eco Warrior |
Anushka Lekharu – Femina Miss India Assam 2023 |
NA |
Miss World 2019 – 2nd Runner-up and Miss World Asia 2019 Suman Rao |
Colorbar Miss Glamourous Look |
Thounaojam Strela Luwan – Femina Miss India Manipur 2023 |
Jyotsna Tyagi, Head of Marketing, Colorbar Cosmetics Pvt Ltd |
Femina Miss India 2022 – 1st Runner-up Rubal Shekhawat |
ORRA Miss Shining Star |
Nikeet Dhillon – Femina Miss India Himachal Pradesh 2023 |
Cecil De Santa Maria, COO, ORRA Fine Jewellery Pvt Ltd |
Femina Miss India 2022 – 2nd Runner-up Shinata Chauhan |
Rajnigandha Pearls Miss Goodness Ambassador |
Pratika Saxena – Femina Miss India Madhya Pradesh 2023 |
Suresh Kumar, Vice President – Sales, Dharampal Satyapal Foods Ltd |
Femina Miss Grand India 2020 Manika Sheokand |
Mohey Miss Photogenic |
Megan Edward – Femina Miss India Karnataka 2023 |
Avni Agarwal, Senior Manager, Vedant Fashions Ltd |
Dr Sagar Abichandani, Proprietor, The Dental Hub |
INIFD Miss Talented |
Shayna Chaudhary – Femina Miss India Punjab 20203 and Tana Puniya- Femina Miss India Arunachal Pradesh 2023 |
Tisha Khosla, INIFD Style Mentor |
Bosco Martis |
Niine Miss Congeniality |
Urmila Chauhan – Femina Miss India Telangana 2023 |
Ameya Dangi, CEO, Niine Pvt Ltd |
Femina Miss Grand India 2019 Shivani Jadav |
Bennett University Miss IQ |
Meharmeet Kaur – Femina Miss India Haryana 2023 |
Dr Blossom Kochhar, Happiness Coach & Celebrity Aromatherapist |
Savio John Pereria |
Bennett University Miss Sudoku |
Navya Naveen Kalra – Femina Miss India Union Territory 2023 |
Femina Miss India World 2022 Sini Shetty |
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Times Miss Body Beautiful |
Shreya Poonja – Femina Miss India Delhi 2023 |
Miss Universal Peace & Humanity 2014 Ruhi Singh |
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Times Miss Rampwalk |
Christeena Biju – Femina Miss India Kerala 2023 |
Anu Ahuja |
The 30 state winners will further compete to win the title of Femina Miss India 2023 at the Grand Finale, which will be held on the 15th of April in Manipur. The winner of VLCC & Trends co-present Femina Miss India 2023 hosted by Manipur Tourism co-powered by ORRA Fine Jewellery, makeup partner Colorbar Made for Magic & co-powered by Rajnigandha Pearls will represent India at the Miss World pageant. Winning the title of Femina Miss India not only brings fame but also the opportunity for the winner to live in the Maximum City – Mumbai – the entertainment and glamour capital of India, in addition to getting awarded with a talent management contract with Times of India.
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Continuing the legacy that saw Six Miss Worlds who made us proud by marking their presence on the globe- Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999), Priyanka Chopra (2000) and Manushi Chhillar (2017), the country awaits the crowning of the new title holder, who could take the legacy of our great nation forward.
Sponsors & Partners
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Co-Presented by: VLCC
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Co-Presented by: Trends
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Destination Partner: Manipur Tourism
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Co-Powered by: ORRA Fine Jewellery
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Makeup Partner: Colorbar Made for Magic
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Co-Powered by: Rajnigandha Pearls
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Exclusive Broadcast Partner: Colors
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Celebration Wear Partner: Mohey
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Education Partner: INIFD
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Knowledge Partner: INIFD Academy of Interiors
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Hygiene Care Partner: Niine
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Happiness Coach: Dr Blossom Kochhar
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Smile Care Expert: Dr Sagar Abichandani
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Footwear Partner: Trends Footwear
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Web3 Partner: NoCap Meta
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Designer: Sahil Kochhar
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Show Director: Anu Ahuja
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Official pageant stylist: Bharat Gupta
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Hair & Makeup Designer: Bianca Louzado & Team
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Show Choreographers: Pratap & Harish
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Music trainer: Ambili Menon
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Rampwalk Trainer & Posing Expert: Alesia Raut
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Official Pageant Photographers: Ishan Giri & Shreyans Dungarwal
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Hospitality Partner for Miss World Delegation: Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
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Hair & Makeup for Reigning winners and Miss World: Alesia Seth
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Designer for Miss World: Falguni Shane Peacock
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Accessories for reigning winners and Miss World: Curio Cottage
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Celebrations Partner: Living Liquidz
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Event Managed by: EMC Events