News for 'Miss Femina India'

Goa's Sadhvi Sail Crowned Femina Miss India World

Goa's Sadhvi Sail Crowned Femina Miss India World

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Sadhvi Satish Sail, model and entrepreneur, is crowned Femina Miss India World 2026.

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.

Behind The Crown: Miss India Winners Show Their Real Side

Behind The Crown: Miss India Winners Show Their Real Side

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Femina Miss India World 2026 Sadhvi Sail, first runner-up Rajnandini Pawar and second runner-up Sree Advaita open up about breaking stereotypes and why pageantry is more than just the crown.

Exclusive! She Helped Aishwarya, Sushmita, Priyanka Win

Exclusive! She Helped Aishwarya, Sushmita, Priyanka Win

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

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

Meet Aditi Hundia, Ishan Kishan's Lady Love!

Meet Aditi Hundia, Ishan Kishan's Lady Love!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Guess who has been cheering cricketer Ishan Kishan from the stands during the India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final? His girlfriend, Aditi Hundia.

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.'

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.'

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.

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.

'I'd Love To Work with Kartik Aaryan'

'I'd Love To Work with Kartik Aaryan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'If I get opportunities (to act in Bollywood films), then why not?'

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!

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it iss a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning empathy, understanding and ways to help as I went along. Sathya Saran, who succeeded Mrs Patil as Femina's editor, pays homage to the well-known journalist who passed into the ages on September 29, 2024.

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.

Who is Sana Makbul?

Who is Sana Makbul?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

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

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.

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 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!

Miss India 2017: Calling all beauty queens

Miss India 2017: Calling all beauty queens

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Send in your applications now!

India's Manushi Chhillar crowned Miss World 2017

India's Manushi Chhillar crowned Miss World 2017

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The coveted title was last won by Priyanka Chopra for India in 2000, a year after Yukta Mookhey had made the country proud.

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!

Flirty Red Carpet Moments: Mouni, Sini, Naila...

Flirty Red Carpet Moments: Mouni, Sini, Naila...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Girls, after all, just wanna have fun.

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.

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

Why You Will Fall In Love With Sini!

Why You Will Fall In Love With Sini!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The young beauty readies herself for the upcoming Miss World contest.

Daring, Confident Shreya

Daring, Confident Shreya

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

She's the beauty with an extremely good fashion sense.

Nandini Lets Her Eyes Do The Talking

Nandini Lets Her Eyes Do The Talking

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Her style is on-point too.

When Lara won the Miss Universe title...

When Lara won the Miss Universe title...

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Lara Dutta is celebrating 20 years of being crowned Miss Universe!

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