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Meher Castelino, 1st Femina Miss India, passes away

Meher Castelino, 1st Femina Miss India, passes away

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Born in Mumbai, Meher rose to national prominence when she was crowned the first Femina Miss India in 1964. Castelino's crowning came at a time when beauty contests and fashion culture were still evolving in India.

The 2013 Femina Miss India calendar launch

The 2013 Femina Miss India calendar launch

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Femina Miss India added glamour, beauty and style to the year by launching the Femina Miss India 2013 in the capital.

Sania Mirza turns up as jury at Femina Miss India

Sania Mirza turns up as jury at Femina Miss India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Taking a break from tennis courts Sania Mirza was part of the jury at a beauty pageant event held in Mumbai.

First look: Femina Miss India wild card winners!

First look: Femina Miss India wild card winners!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

This is the first audition of its kind in 45 years. The Femina Miss India beauty pageant held a wildcard entry special at Inorbit Mall in Mumbai on January 10 and 11. See who won!

Meet Miss India World Nikita Porwal

Meet Miss India World Nikita Porwal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'It all feels surreal, but seeing the happiness in my parents' eyes fills me with gratitude.'

'Winning Femina Miss India last year felt like a rebirth'

'Winning Femina Miss India last year felt like a rebirth'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Model Vanya Mishra discusses how life has changed ever since she won the country's most coveted beauty pageant crown in 2012.

Exclusive! She Helped Aishwarya, Sushmita, Priyanka Win

Exclusive! She Helped Aishwarya, Sushmita, Priyanka Win

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sathya Saran, the woman behind many of India's international pageant wins, reveal why India is no longer bringing the crown home.

And Smriti is Miss Uttarakhand!

And Smriti is Miss Uttarakhand!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The glittering event saw Smriti take home the coveted crown, while Vaishnavi Lohni and Aanchal Pharswan were declared first and second runners-up respectively.

'You Have To Be Okay With Being Imperfect, Vulnerable'

'You Have To Be Okay With Being Imperfect, Vulnerable'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'My life and career have changed in subtle but meaningful ways.'

Valentine's Day Shopping With Miss India World

Valentine's Day Shopping With Miss India World

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

A pro at bargaining, a skill she takes great delight in, 20-year-old Femina Miss India World 2023, loves to street shop.

Will Nandini Gupta Bring The Miss World Crown Home?

Will Nandini Gupta Bring The Miss World Crown Home?

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The world is eagerly watching as she prepares to shine at Miss World 2025.

Gorgeous! Meet Miss India World 2019

Gorgeous! Meet Miss India World 2019

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Get to know more about fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2019 Suman Rao.

Meet the new Miss India finalists

Meet the new Miss India finalists

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Femina Miss India 2018 finally got its three new faces.

First look: Meet the winners of Miss India 2019

First look: Meet the winners of Miss India 2019

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Presenting the winners of fbb Colours Femina Miss India 2019.

Aww! Look who met Miss India 2022

Aww! Look who met Miss India 2022

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Sini Shetty beat 30 contestants to win the title.

Miss India finalists 2010 make their debut

Miss India finalists 2010 make their debut

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

The 18 finalists who will be competing in the Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2010 pageant were revealed on March 23. Here's a first look!

Kanishtha Dhankhar wins Miss India 2011

Kanishtha Dhankhar wins Miss India 2011

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

The sexy Mumbai-based model Kanishtha Dhankhar is the new Femina Miss India. Here's all you wanted to know about her!

Miss India 2017: Calling all beauty queens

Miss India 2017: Calling all beauty queens

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Send in your applications now!

Stars dazzle at Miss India 2011

Stars dazzle at Miss India 2011

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

If you happened to miss the action on television last evening, here's what happened at Miss India 2011

21 beauties to compete for Miss India 2015 crown

21 beauties to compete for Miss India 2015 crown

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

An aspiring medical student, a belly dancer and a social worker are among the 21 young girls vying for the fbb Femina Miss India 2015 crown.

What the Miss India winners have planned

What the Miss India winners have planned

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The winners reveal their plans.

Miss India 2012: Candigarh girl wins top spot!

Miss India 2012: Candigarh girl wins top spot!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

At a function held in Mumbai, three beauties were crowned Miss India.

Meet Miss India World 2020 Manasa Varanasi

Meet Miss India World 2020 Manasa Varanasi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The 23 year old from Telangana will represent India at the Miss World pageant.

From films to Miss India pageant

From films to Miss India pageant

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Bangalore-based 19-year-old Raagini Dwivedi is an exception among beauty pageant winners turning actresses.

Aditi Arya is Miss India World 2015

Aditi Arya is Miss India World 2015

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

The Delhi girl will represent India at the Miss World contest

Video: Miss India finalists walk the ramp

Video: Miss India finalists walk the ramp

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The finalists who will be competing in the Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2010 pageant were revealed on March 23 at a plush suburban Mumbai hotel. Watch them strut their stuff right here in this video!

First look: Mumbai girl Manasvi crowned Miss India

First look: Mumbai girl Manasvi crowned Miss India

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Manasvi Mamgai wins the named PFMI World, wins runners-up Neha Hinge and Nicole Faria named PFMI International and PFMI Earth respectively.

PIX: Asin, John Abraham on the Miss India 2013 red carpet

PIX: Asin, John Abraham on the Miss India 2013 red carpet

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The stars attended the Femina Miss India contest held over the weekend.

When Priyanka, Lara, Dia Won!

When Priyanka, Lara, Dia Won!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'We went on to make history that year by winning all 3 international titles.'

Lovely, Lovely Gayatri

Lovely, Lovely Gayatri

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Gayatri Bhardwaj's swoonworthy beauty, coupled with her cute sense of style, which keeps her fans hooked.

Lakme@25: The Beauties On The Ramp

Lakme@25: The Beauties On The Ramp

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The final show of Lakme Fashion Week's 25th anniversary was a grand gala.

Who is Sana Makbul?

Who is Sana Makbul?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

She's inside the Bigg Boss OTT house, ready to charm everyone.

Has India sent a winner to Miss Grand International?

Has India sent a winner to Miss Grand International?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Pankhuri Gidwani's beautiful smile, toned body and kind nature will win your heart!

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Meet Sini Shetty who will represent India at the 71st Miss World beauty pageant on March 9.

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Miss India Grand scores 97.25 per cent

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Pankhuri Gidwani took a year's break to focus on the pageant, but scored brilliantly in her CBSE Class 12 exams this year.

The answer that won Anukreethy Vas the Miss India crown

The answer that won Anukreethy Vas the Miss India crown

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Anukreethy, a 19-year-old college student from Tamil Nadu, was crowned Miss India.

Why Bobby Deol Succeeded Where Zeenat Aman Didn't

Why Bobby Deol Succeeded Where Zeenat Aman Didn't

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Most actors usually face obscurity after a fade-out from the limelight.