Jaipur, Rajasthan: The 28th edition of Miss Rajasthan, the state's oldest and most prestigious beauty pageant, concluded with grandeur and glamour at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur. Amid dazzling lights, elegant fashion, spectacular performances, and intense competition, Shreeja Gupta emerged as the winner of Miss Rajasthan 2026, while Vanshika Nooniya was declared the First Runner-up and Shagun Rathore secured the Second Runner-up position.
The title of Third Runner-up went to Suhani Jain, Fourth Runner-up to Niharika Mathur, Fifth Runner-up to Kusum Soni, and Sixth Runner-up to Lakshita Godara.
The grand finale showcased the beauty, confidence, intelligence, and talent of Rajasthan's finest young women. More than 6,500 aspiring contestants from across the state participated in the selection process, from which the Top 28 finalists earned a place on the prestigious Miss Rajasthan stage. The finalists impressed the audience and judges with their confidence, elegance, stage presence, and smart responses during the question-and-answer round.
Miss Rajasthan Director Ekta Jain said that the platform has continued to inspire thousands of young women over the past 28 years by providing opportunities in fashion, entertainment, and personality development. She added that the competition has become a symbol of confidence and empowerment for women across Rajasthan.
The event was graced by Jagdish Chandra, CMD of First India and Bharat 24, as the Chief Guest. The inauguration ceremony began with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp by distinguished guests including Suresh Mishra, Pawan Goyal, Sandeep Jain, Rakesh Soni, Mukesh Saini, Ravindra Singh, C.P. Rathore, Hukum Singh, Dr. Vivek Runthta, Dr. Ritu Agarwal, Rakesh Rathi, Dr. Dinesh Gupta, Naval Shekhawat, Alok Sharma, Surendra Kalra, Manish Tambi, Himesh Agarwal, Anshul Jain, Vasu Jain, Kirti Jain, and Manjeet Singh.
The Grand Jury panel comprised Mukesh Mishra, Ekta Jain, Dr. Arvind Agrawal, Mitali Kaur, Jasmine Rana, Priyan Sain, and Arshad Hussain, who evaluated the contestants on personality, confidence, communication skills, stage presence, and overall performance.
Organised by Fusion Group in association with Roovy Digital, the event was led by Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra. The evening began with the Top 28 finalists presenting the opening sequence in outfits designed by Niwara College of Designing. The selected Top 14 contestants later showcased JKJ Fashion's semi-bridal and bridal collections, while the Top 7 finalists walked the ramp in exclusive gowns designed by Madhuri Chetwani of Dresszilla.
The contestants were groomed and styled by Majestic Makeovers under the leadership of Madhur Yadav, while the fashion choreography was directed by Shahrukh. The evening was hosted by Rakesh Sharma.
Apart from the main crowns, 28 special titles were presented to recognize excellence in various categories.
Special Title Winners
Talented – Kusum Soni
Best Personality – Vanshika Nooniya
Confident – Akshita Tanwar
Sparkling Smile – Shagun Rathore
Ramp Walk – Shruti Nayak
Photogenic – Niharika Mathur
Eternal Beauty – Niharika Rathore
Best Hair – Anmol Shekhawat
Iconic Eyes – Anushka Mathur
Radiant Skin – Jyoti Choudhary
Congeniality – Meghna Choudhary
Style Icon – Suhani Jain
Beauty With Brains – Pragya Choudhary
Vivacious – Prachi Hinduja
Multimedia – Aaradhya Madan
Timeless Beauty – Lakshita Godara
Body Beautiful – Divyanshi Jangid
Fitness Freak – Komal Verma
Rising Star – Palak Sharma
Top Model – Janhvi Kumawat
Glamorous – Asha Jangid
Best in Speech – Shreeja Gupta
Dynamic Diva – Varsha Sharma
Charismatic – Neha Hansrajani
Star of Miss Rajasthan 2026 – Shruti Kumari
Beauty With Cause – Aastha Bhutani
Ravishing Beauty – Khushi Dhinwa
Eloquent – Shubhangi Sharma
The grand finale concluded with an emotional crowning ceremony, celebrating not only beauty but also confidence, talent, intelligence, and women's empowerment. The 28th edition of Miss Rajasthan once again reinforced its reputation as one of the state's most prestigious platforms for aspiring models and young achievers. �
