The Femina Miss India 2024 winner is Nikita Porwal, who hails from Madhya Pradesh. Rekha Pandayy and Ayushi Dholakia were the first and second runner-ups at the beauty pageant this year. Nikita was crowned Miss India 2024 by Nandini Gupta, who won the previous edition of the beauty pageant. Bollywood diva Neha Dhupia put the Miss India sash on her. The official Instagram handle of Femina Miss India along with Nikita shared a series of pictures from her winning moment.
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Who is Nikita Porwal?
The beauty queen hails from Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain. As per Femina, she completed her schooling at Carmel Convent Senior Secondary School and is currently pursuing higher education at Maharaja Sayajirao University in Baroda. Her motto in life is ''Be a life that matters, a loss that's felt.''
Nikita is also an actor and has been working since she was 18. She began her career as a TV anchor and has performed in over 60 plays. She has also written a 250-page play titled Krishna Leela. Nikita revealed that she is a fan of Miss World and Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. ''She embodies the perfect blend of beauty and brains, showcasing a captivating combination of poise, sharp wit, and effortless charm. Her ability to proudly celebrate her Indian heritage while embracing modernity with ease is truly admirable, making her a shining example of a woman who embodies both grace and substance,'' she told Femina.
2024 Femina Miss India took place on October 16 at Mumbai's Famous Studios. This also marks the 60th edition of the prestigious beauty pageant.