Nandini Gupta from Rajasthan Crowned Miss India 2023

Nandini Gupta from Rajasthan was crowned Miss India 2023 on April 15. The grand ceremony took place at Imphal's Khuman Lampak Stadium, Manipur. 

Top celebrities graced the occasion such as Neha Dhupia, Maniesh Paul, Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Pandey. The event was hosted by Bhumi Pednekar and Maniesh Paul.

Kartik Aaryan and Ananaya Pandey entertained audiences with their impressive performances. 

19 year old Nandini Gupta was crowned by Karnataka’s Sini Shetty; Miss India 2022. 

Delhi's Shreya Poonja was the first runner-up, while Manipur's Thounaojam Strela Luwang was crowned the second runner-up. 

Nandini stole the show in a black gown embellished with black stones. 

The contestants were judged by a panel including Femina Miss India Universe 2002 and actress Neha Dhupia, boxing icon Laishram Sarita Devi, choreographer Terence Lewis, film director & writer Harshavardhan Kulkarni and popular fashion designers Rocky Star and Namrata Joshipura.

The winner of the pageant is from Kota, Rajasthan who is pursuing a Business Management degree from Lala Lajpat Rai College. 

The official handle of Miss India described the reigning Miss India in these words, “WORLD - here she comes! Nandini Gupra has conquered our stage and taken over our hearts with her magnetism, charm, endurance and beauty! We're so proud and can't wait to see her on the Miss World stage! We're so proud of your journey and all the hard work you've undertaken to earn the crown to your full credit. May you shine always! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome your new reigning queen, Nandini Gupta, Femina Miss India World 2023.”

Nandini said that the former chairman of Tata group Ratan Tata is the most influential person in her life. “He does everything for humanity and donates most of it to charity. Loved by Millions and always grounded," she said.

The second person who inspires her is actress Priyanka Chopra. 

“Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra, who received the national title at a very young age, likewise made India proud at the National and International level. She gave back to society and excelled as an actor. She inspires people, has a great sense of humour and has the zeal to gain more as she grows,” she said.

Nandini will next be seen in the Miss World pageant 2023 where she will be representing the country. The Miss World contest 2023 will be held in the United Arab Emirates. 

Inputs: Wion / India Today