Glamour met grace and grit at The Grand Hotel, Vasant Kunj, where a spectacular state finale took place to select the representatives for the upcoming Miss Universe India 2025 contest. The evening sparkled with talent, elegance, intellect, and vision — crowning three young women who now advance to the national stage.
The evening began with a Blue Carpet, welcoming dignitaries, designers, cultural leaders, and members of the media into the Great Ballroom for a celebration that brought together the finest emerging talent from three states. The program featured an opening dance performance choreographed by Shaine Soni, followed by the evening gown round, the selection of the top six contestants from each state, and a speech round where finalists spoke on personalized topics. Contestants were evaluated on walk, poise, communication, intellect, and stage presence — affirming that this platform celebrates more than just beauty.
From an elite pool of 20 finalists from Delhi and 12 from Haryana two amazingly talented and gorgeous ladies took home the coveted crowns. The title of Miss Universe Delhi was awarded to Smiti Chhabra, with Avni Gupta named first runner-up and Tavishi Maggon as second runner-up. Representing Haryana, Amishi Kaushik was crowned winner, with Sanjana Sood and Yashika Goyal as her runners-up. At the same event, Miss Universe Uttarakhand was also crowned. A total of 12 finalists competed for the title of Miss Universe Uttarakhand 2025, where Radhika Singhal won the winner’s crown, with Himanshi Singh securing the first runner-up position and Aditi Pandey won the second runner-up title. Each winner now advances to the national finale of Miss Universe India 2025.
The winners were selected by a distinguished jury panel that included Kartikya Arora, Group Editor-in-Chief of Pristine Magazine; Dr. Rita Gangwani, pageant coach and transformation expert; Navin Kakkar and Shaine Soni, State Directors of Miss Universe Delhi and Haryana; Nikhil Anand, Chairperson of Glamanand Entertainment and National Director of Miss Universe India; Rhea Singha, Miss Universe India 2024; philanthropist and entrepreneur Anurag Chauhan; fashion designers Bharat & Reshma; and Dr. Varun Katyal, celebrity nutritionist and wellness expert.
The evening also saw the presence of several notable dignitaries, including HE Guillermo Rubio, Ambassador of El Salvador to India; HE Fernando Bucheli, Ambassador of Ecuador to India; and HE Juan Angulo, Ambassador of Chile to India. The Blue Carpet was further graced by celebrity couture designer Amit GT and socialite and celebrity chef Ramola Bachchan.
Sharing his thoughts, Nikhil Anand, Chairperson of Glamanand Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., reflected: “It is truly inspiring to witness the remarkable young women who are part of the Miss Universe India journey. Their passion and determination are unmatched. However, one of the most critical enablers of their success remains parental support. We need more families, like those present tonight, who stand firmly beside their daughters, empowering them to pursue their dreams fearlessly. That is the foundation upon which we will reshape the future of Indian pageantry.”
Kartikya Arora, Group Editor-in-Chief of Pristine Magazine, said: “The event was splendid. The candidates displayed great intellect and they were all amazingly beautiful. It was indeed a very difficult challenge to decide who should be the chosen ones to go to Miss Universe India 2025 contest. However, at the end, we selected our three wonderful winners. They are indeed very talented and possess great calibre to perform well in the future. My heartiest congratulations to them and to the organization as well for conducting such a great show.”
Dr. Rita Gangwani, pageant coach and transformation expert shared: “It was a privilege to serve as a jury member for the Miss Universe India auditions across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. I also had the honour of mentoring several aspirants—helping them approach the auditions with clarity and confidence.”
Miss Universe, under the Glamanand banner, is not just looking for models, but role models—women ready to lead with purpose, inspire change, and make a meaningful impact on the world. It’s not about dreamers, but doers who act with courage and compassion.
If you believe in your ability to drive change, step forward.”
Shaine Soni, State Director – Miss Universe India (Delhi & Haryana), added: “This pageant has never been just about beauty. It’s about ambition, confidence, and responsibility. Our Delhi and Haryana finalists are not only pageant hopefuls but future changemakers. I’m proud of the platform we’ve built for them.”
Navin Kakkar, State Director – Miss Universe India (Delhi and Haryana), shared: “It’s been a journey of growth and purpose. The young women of Haryana have immense potential, and this stage gives them national visibility and a real opportunity to shine beyond borders.”
With three new queens crowned, the journey now continues as they prepare to represent their states at the Miss Universe India 2025 National Finale, inching closer to the global Miss Universe stage.
