Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh has won the title of Femina Miss India 2024. While Rekha Pandayy, representing Union Territories, was the first runner-up, Ayushi Dholakia from Gujarat placed third at the annual beauty pageant.
The 60th Miss India contest was held at Famous Studios in Mumbai on October 16. The 30 state winners further competed to win the title of Femina Miss India 2024 at the Grand Finale on Wednesday.
Porwal will represent India at the Miss World pageant.
She was crowned by Femina Miss India World 2023 winner Nandini Gupta, while Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia placed the Miss India sash on her.
Porwal is currently pursuing higher education at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.
She is an actor and began her career at the age of 18 as a TV anchor. Her latest movie was screened at international festivals and will be released in India soon. She also enjoys theatre, having performed in more than 60 plays.
Driven by her passion for storytelling, she penned “Krishna Leela,” a 250-page play.
Besides being an actor and writer, she is also deeply committed to animal welfare.
The pageant’s latest edition launched a nationwide hunt to find the best talents from all corners of the country through on-ground auditions.
The extensive scouting drive and subsequent audition rounds culminated with the shortlisting of 30 state winners, who underwent rigorous training and grooming drills in the pageant boot camp facilitated by Industry experts.
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To mark and celebrate the 60th anniversary of India’s most iconic beauty pageant, the Miss India Organization has launched a music anthem to pay tribute to its rich legacy. The audio track “Rise of Queen” is available worldwide on all streaming platforms.
