18-year-old Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh was crowned Femina Miss India 2024. Coming in first runner-up was Rekha Pandayy from the Union Territories followed by Ayushi Dholakia, Gujarat, who came in as second runner-up.
Nikita, a former TV anchor, was crowned by Nandini Gupta, the 2023 Femina Miss India, while Neha Dhupia dressed her in the coveted Miss India sash. But many are still getting to know more about this fast-rising star, who starred in a film too.
The Femina Miss India 2024 Event
The 60th edition of the famous beauty pageant took place on 16 October 2024 in the Famous Studios of Mumbai. Nikita replaces Nandini Gupta, who belongs to Rajasthan and was crowned winner a year ago in the year 2023.
Who is Nikita Porwal?
Born and brought up in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, that city takes pride in the richness of mythology and cultural heritage, Nikita nurtured through the tendency of critical thinking and exploration from her early days. Being brought up there has inspired in her an appetite for stories and augmented her love for her spiritual roots.
Work Experience Career Path of Nikita
Nikita continued her schooling at Carmel Convent Senior Secondary School and then went on to Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. She has a very deep passion for the stage, having acted in more than 60 plays and even had written a 250-page play, *Krishna Leela*. Not only is she an actress, she soon would be the cinematographer and already features in a feature film that was screened at international film festivals.
Strive by ambition, Nikita dreams about working on larger projects and has a great desire to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, one of the most celebrated film-makers today, and serve as an example of service towards one’s craft.
A Compassionate Advocate
After her artistic pursuits, Nikita is an animal enthusiast and has taken up the cause to make a difference through her work, inspiring others to show love, care, and mercy to all creatures. She says, “Be a life that matters, a loss that’s felt.”
Nikita’s Achievements
Nikita, a winner of the Femina Miss India 2024 crown, not only recognizes the beauty and talent but also gives her an opportunity to open the gate through her win and be a part of the Miss World pageant. Her win testifies to the fact that she is dedicated to her craft as well as to social causes.
A Glimpse of Hope
Beautiful intellect has been the prominent impression that Nikita highlighted during the Q&A session of the pageant when she said, “I want to celebrate my Indian-ness with a sense of modernity.” Nikita was asked what she felt was the biggest influence in her life, and she simply answered with confidence that she is the biggest influence in her life. She believes knowing her own power and potential helps motivate her to strive for excellence every day.
Nikita Porwal has traversed the length of the city of Ujjain to Miss India stage that displays her talent and determination about having a meaningful touch on this world.
