Jaipur: The journey towards crowning the next Miss Rajasthan officially began as the Top 28 finalists of Miss Rajasthan 2026 were unveiled in a grand ceremony held at Virasat Heritage, Kukas. Organized by Fusion Group in association with Ruvi Digital and Virasat Heritage, the event celebrated Rajasthan's rich culture, traditions, and heritage while introducing the finalists selected from over 6,500 participants across the state.
The announcement ceremony was conducted in a traditional royal style, where the finalists were welcomed with Raj Tilak and a ceremonial reception. Dressed in exquisite traditional lehengas designed by Madhuri Chetwani of Dresszilla and adorned with heritage jewelry by Hukum Singh of Shiv Jewellers, the contestants brought Rajasthan's cultural elegance alive on the ramp.
The event marked the official beginning of the competition for the coveted Miss Rajasthan 2026 crown.
30-Day Grooming Program Announced
Miss Rajasthan Director Ekta Jain shared details of the intensive 30-day grooming and training program that will prepare the finalists for the grand finale. The sessions, scheduled from June 4 to July 4, will focus on personality development, fashion, fitness, communication skills, wellness, and pageantry training.
Grand Announcement by Distinguished Guests
The announcement ceremony was inaugurated by Jagdeesh Chandra, CMD of Bharat 24, who officially introduced the Top 28 finalists.
Several prominent personalities attended the event, including Alok Sharma (Ruvi Digital), Sandeep Jain (Park Ocean), Pawan Goyal (Safari Group), Mudit Sharma (Vivo), Manish Tambi (Virasat Heritage), Madhu Yadav (Majestic Makeover), Ravindra Singh (Haiva Haven), Naval Shekhawat (R Chandra), CP Rathore (Miss Ocean World), Hukum Singh (Shiv Jewellers), Vinay Soni (Parampara The Jewels), Anshul Jain (Golden Divine), Deepak Mausoon (JKJ Fashion), Dr. Nida Madan, Dr. Vivek Roongta, and Arshad Hussain.
Platform Creating National and International Beauty Queens
Organizers Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra highlighted that Miss Rajasthan is not just a beauty pageant but a platform that nurtures talent and prepares young women for national and international competitions through professional grooming and mentorship.
Over the years, Miss Rajasthan winners have achieved remarkable success. Simran Sharma became Miss Grand India, Priyan Sen earned the title of Miss Earth India, and Mitali Kaur represented India at international pageants as Intercontinental India and Miss Global India. Contestants such as Aruna Beniwal, Vaishnavi Sharma, and Tarushree Rai have also represented Rajasthan at the national level through Femina Miss India. Social media sensation and Splitsvilla fame Akanksha Choudhary is another notable success story from the platform.
Expert-Led Grooming Sessions
The finalists will undergo specialized training conducted by industry experts. The sessions include photography by Vasu Jain, ramp walk training by Shah Rukh, Zumba by Fusion Team, meditation by Nirmala Sevani, table etiquette by Yatendra Negi, yoga and wellness by Ranjita Jain, eye-contact and communication skills by Arshad Hussain, motivational sessions by Alok Sharma and Ekta Jain, makeup and self-grooming by Madhu Yadav, nutrition by Ruchi Bartaria, smile enhancement by Dr. Nida Madan, and skincare by Dr. Vivek Roongta.
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International training sessions will be conducted by Miss Ocean World 2024 Eliza Miskovska, runner-up Sonia Dudik, and Laura Hudson, providing global pageantry exposure to the contestants.
Miss Rajasthan 2026 Top 28 Finalists
- Jahnavi Kumawat
- Anmol Shekhawat
- Niharika Rathore
- Shruti Nayak
- Vanshika Noonia
- Anushka Mathur
- Asha Jangid
- Niharika Mathur
- Shreeja Gupta
- Shagun Rathore
- Kusum Soni
- Akshita Tanwar
- Shruti Kumari
- Shubhangi Sharma
- Suhani Jain
- Aastha Bhutani
- Pragya Choudhary
- Lakshita Godara
- Jyoti Choudhary
- Khushi Dheenwa
- Divyanshi Jangid
- Prachi Hinduja
- Meghna Choudhary
- Kritika Didwania
- Neha Hansrajani
- Palak Sharma
- Varsha Sharma
- Aaradhya Madan
With the announcement of the Top 28 finalists, Rajasthan's most prestigious beauty pageant has entered its most exciting phase. After a month-long grooming journey, one talented contestant will emerge as the next face of Miss Rajasthan, representing the state's beauty, confidence, and cultural pride on bigger platforms.