The 7th season of Miss & Mrs INDIA Empress of the Nation 2026, conceptualized by Anjana and Karl Mascarenhas, Founders, DIVA Pageants (www.divapageants.com) , concluded on 2nd Aug 2026 at the HYATT Pune with a grand showcase of elegance, leadership, and empowerment. Presented in association with TruPeak, the event celebrated accomplished Women from across India.
Bollywood actress Anjana Sukhani headed the celebrity jury alongside Karl Mascarenhas, Dr Leena Gupta, Radhika Bhattacharya Shah, Vidhya Tiwari, Dr Vikramaditya Salvi, Varun Tripathi and Nivedita Basu.The evening was anchored with aplomb by TV personality Aman Yatan Verma.
Official Winners
Platinum:
Sushma Sharma – Winner
Somdatta Ganguli – 1 st Runner Up
Vaishali Thakur – 2 nd Runner Up
Elite:
Moneka Nagdda (Winner)
Shilpa Sudhakaran – 1 st Runner Up
Smita Jalan – 2 nd Runner Up
Gold:
Ridma Kakani – Winner
Preeti Singh – 1 st Runner Up
Honey Singh – 2 nd Runner Up
Silver :
Lata Pandey – Winner
Apoorva Dixit – 1 st Runner Up
Dr Mihika Suryawanshi – 2 nd Runner Up
Miss :
Himanshi Sharma – Winner
Priyanka Kadam – 1 st Runner Up
International Crownings :
Mrs Gaia World India 2026: Aarti Borole (Mrs Maharashtra 2025) was crowned to represent India in Malaysia.
Global Representatives: Jhalak Maheshwari & Kanchan Raipure earned an international title to represent the country.
The Show was directed by choreographer Pooja Singh, with Pageant grooming led by Cicilia Sanyal alongside Sneha Agarwal and Farzana Lakdavala.
“Our Platform empowers women to embrace their true potential – motivating them to Dare*Dream*Dazzle” stated founders Anjana and Karl Mascarenhas.
Partner Category – Partner Name:
1 Hospitality Partner – Hyatt Pune
2 Associate Partner – Trupeak Health
3 Signature Smile Partner – Crown Aesthetic
4 Pageant Communication Partner – Aura Crafting Ideas
5 Charity Partner – Sparsh Charity
6 Beauty & Glamour Partner – ISAS
7 Official Couture Partner – Adaa Fashion
8 Official Media Relations Partner – Inspirations
9 Official Pageant Runway Director – Pooja Singh
10 Official News Partner – Lokmat
11 Luxury Gifting Partner – Ellvniq Hair Care
12 Signature Gifting Partner – Zita Ayurveda
13 Curated Gifting Partner – Ally International
14 Luxury Rejuvenation Spa Partner – Ban Sabai
15 Official Nail Couture Partner – House of Hues
16 Exclusive Gifting Partner – Kris Kros
17 Pageant Alliance Partner – Heels & Crowns
18 Official Visual Storytelling Partner – Desi Artists
19 Official Pageant Coaching Partner – Cicilia Sanyal Training
20 Official Poise & Pose Coach – Piya Pawani
21 Cosmic Guidance Partner – Sartthi Astrology
22 Eyewear and Sunwear Partner – L & M
23 Beauty Partner – 7th Heavens Salon
24 Holistic Wellness Coach – Dr. Farrzanaa Lakdavala
25 Official Women’s Health Partner – Sanjeevani Hospital
For more details, please contact :
Website : www.divapageants.com
DIVA Pageants on +91 9175065640
