On Wednesday, 16th October, Nikita Porwal, an 18-year-old, won the title of Femina Miss India 2024 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder Nandini Gupta at Famous Studios in Mumbai.
Femina Miss India’s official Instagram handle announced Nikita’s win and wrote, “Behold the new queen! We are beyond thrilled to crown our Femina Miss India World 2024- Nikita Porwal, Femina Miss India Madhya Pradesh 2024, who will proudly represent India at the prestigious Miss World pageant! In a moment of unmatched glory, she is crowned by Nandini Gupta, Femina Miss India World 2023, and sashed by the legendary Neha Dhupia, Femina Miss India 2002! This moment marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey, as she steps into her role as India’s next global ambassador of beauty, grace, and purpose. A crown not just of jewels but of legacy, strength, and dreams fulfilled. Her reign begins now, and the world awaits her arrival!”
Femina Miss India is a national beauty pageant in India. This pageant selects representatives to compete in Miss World which is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants. This beauty pageant is organised by Femina which is a women's magazine published by The Times Group. This year Femina Miss India 2024 marked its 60th edition of the iconic beauty pageant and celebrated its diamond jubilee. A total of 30 contestants, representing each Indian state and one UT, competed for the title.
Who is Nikita Porwal?
Femina Miss India 2024 winner Nikita Porwal hails from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. She has completed her schooling at Carmel Convent Senior Secondary School. She is currently pursuing higher education at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. She has been a part of more than 60 plays. She has also authored a 250-page play titled Krishna Leela. She is also an advocate for animal welfare.
When Nikita left for the Femina Miss India she shared her excitement with her followers and wrote, “As I step away from the familiar and into the unknown, the journey of a lifetime begins! I embark on this life-changing journey to Miss India, my heart is filled with gratitude for the love and support that surrounds me every moment. Keep me in your prayers and thoughts. Miss India, Here I go!!!”