Mrs India International Queen 2026 Crowns Winners, Celebrates Women of All Ages

The Mrs India International Queen 2026 pageant concluded at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel in Delhi, with Mrs. Dhanashri Joshi crowned Mrs India International Queen 2026 and Mrs. Mira Gadhia winning the Classic Mrs India International Queen 2026 title.

The winners were crowned by Bollywood actor Neelam Kothari Soni and pageant director Ankita Saroha during a grand finale that placed the spotlight not only on beauty but also on women's confidence, ambition and individuality.

A defining feature of the event was the participation of women aged between 21 and 74, reinforcing the pageant's message that dreams have no expiry date. The platform also sought to challenge the notion that marriage, motherhood and family responsibilities should limit a woman's aspirations. Neelam Kothari Soni praised the initiative for bringing together women from different generations. She said confidence and passion have no age and encouraged women to pursue their ambitions wholeheartedly.

The pageant, founded and directed by Ankita Saroha, follows the motto "Be Strong, Be Confident, Be You." Saroha said the platform aims to help married women reconnect with their dreams and become role models in society.

In the Mrs India category, Monisha Sreekanth of Singapore was named first runner-up, while Ayushi Sharma of Madhya Pradesh secured the second runner-up position. In the Classic category, Elanor Rajendran of Singapore was first runner-up and Dr. Alice Mathew of Kerala finished second runner-up. Beyond the competition, contestants participated in sessions on self-defence, skincare, meditation, financial independence, personal branding and professional etiquette. Industry experts, including choreographer Rickyy Wong and dermatologist Dr. Sonal Bansal, contributed to the learning experience.

Judges and former winners Kanupriya Mohan Kaushik and Dr. Ritu Bir highlighted the contestants' personal transformation and stressed that the competition evaluates personality, achievements and social contribution, alongside appearance.

With its emphasis on empowerment and personal growth, Mrs India International Queen 2026 positioned itself as more than a traditional beauty pageant, leaving participants with confidence, purpose and renewed belief in their dreams.