The grand finale of the 60th Femina Miss India 2024 was a glittering celebration of beauty, talent, and empowerment. The star-studded event, held on October 16, saw Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh crowned as Femina Miss India World 2024, earning the prestigious honour of representing India at the upcoming Miss World contest.
The coveted 1st Runner-up title was awarded to Rekha Pandey from Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Aayushi Dholakia from Gujarat took home the 2nd Runner-up crown. The evening showcased the brilliance, grace, and versatility of 30 state winners, who competed for the ultimate crown in a series of fashion, talent, and personality-driven rounds.
After winning the title, of Femina Miss India World 2024, Nikita Porwal shared, “The feeling is still inexplicable, and I am still getting the jitters that I was getting right before the crowning. It still feels surreal, but looking at the happiness in my parents fills me with gratitude. The journey is only getting started, and the best is yet to come.”
The 60th edition of this iconic pageant celebrated six decades of transforming the lives of young women, serving as a launchpad for countless successful careers in the entertainment, glamour, and fashion industries.
Fashion Extravaganza: The evening kicked off with a stunning fashion sequence featuring the top 30 state winners in a dazzling collection by designer Nikita Mhaisalkar, complemented by exquisite handcrafted gold and polki jewellery from Narayan Jewellers.
Entertainment: A nostalgic performance by the Band of Boys set the stage ablaze, followed by a comedic act by Sahil Shah, adding a light-hearted touch to the event.
Special Performances: Sangeeta Bijlani captivated the audience with her power-packed performance, while Raghav Juyal and Gayatri Bhardwaj delivered a thrilling dance performance.
Crowning Moment: The new crowns for the winners, designed by Narayan Jewellers, were unveiled to mark the pageant’s milestone 60th anniversary.
The grand coronation was judged by a distinguished panel including Nikita Mhaisalkar, Sangeeta Bijlani, Anees Bazmee, Neha Dhupia, Bosco Martis, and Madhur Bhandarkar.
Additional Winners:
Femina Miss India Northeast 2024: Angelia Marwein
Femina Miss India North 2024: Sifti Sarang
Femina Miss India South 2024: Malina
Femina Miss India East 2024: Riya Nandini
Femina Miss India West 2024: Arshia Rashid