Jaipur: Shreeja Gupta emerged victorious as Miss Rajasthan 2026 at the glittering 28th edition of the state’s most prestigious beauty pageant, held on Saturday at Birla Auditorium. The grand finale celebrated beauty, grace, and talent in true royal Rajasthan style.
Vanshika Nunia was adjudged first runner-up, followed by Shagun Rathore as second runner-up, Suhani Jain as third runner-up, Niharika Mathur as fourth runner-up, Kusum Soni as fifth runner-up, and Lakshita Godara as sixth runner-up.
Speaking about the event, Miss Rajasthan Director Ekta Jain highlighted the competitive spirit of the competition. Out of 6,500 aspiring participants from across the state, the top 28 finalists showcased their modelling passion and confidence on the final stage. The evening featured dazzling lights, exquisite attire, powerful performances, and insightful interactions with the judges.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Jagdish Chandra, CMD of First India and Bharat 24. Eminent dignitaries including Suresh Mishra, Pawan Goyal, Sandeep Jain, Rakesh Soni, Mukesh Saini, Ravindra Singh, CP Rathore, Hukum Singh, Dr. Vivek Runthta, Dr. Ritu Agarwal, Rakesh Rathi, Dr. Dinesh Gupta, Naval Shekhawat, Alok Sharma, Surendra Kalra, Manish Tambi, Himesh Agarwal, Anshul Jain, Vasu Jain, Kirti Jain, and Manjeet Singh lit the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the programme.
The grand jury comprised Mukesh Mishra, Ekta Jain, Dr. Arvind Agarwal, Mitali Kaur, Jasmine Rana, Priyan Sen, and Arshad Hussain.
Organised by Fusion Group in collaboration with Ruvi Digital, the event was spearheaded by Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra. The organisers shared that the top 28 finalists began with an opening act wearing outfits from Niwara College of Designing. Fourteen selected models then presented semi-bridal and bridal collections by JKJ Fashion. The top seven contestants dazzled in gowns designed by renowned designer Madhuri Chetwani from Dresszilla.
Jewellery partners Parampara The Jewels and Shiv Jewellers, represented by Hukum Singh Rajputi, added traditional royal elegance with their exquisite pieces. Makeup and makeover for the finalists were expertly handled by Madhur Yadav of Majestic Makeovers, while fashion choreography was directed by Shahrukh. Popular host Rakesh Sharma kept the audience engaged throughout the evening.
In addition to the main title, 28 special awards were presented to recognise outstanding performances in various categories:
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Talented: Kusum Soni
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Best Personality: Vanshika Nunia
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Confident: Akshita Tanwar
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Sparkling Smile: Shagun Rathore
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Ramp Walk: Shruti Nayak
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Photogenic: Niharika Mathur
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Internal Beauty: Niharika Rathore
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Best Hair: Anmol Shekhawat
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Iconic Eyes: Anushka Mathur
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Radiant Skin: Jyoti Choudhary
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Congeniality: Meghna Choudhary
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Style Icon: Suhani Jain
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Beauty with Brains: Pragya Choudhary
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Vivacious: Prachi Hinduja
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Multimedia: Aradhya Madan
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Timeless Beauty: Lakshita Godara
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Body Beautiful: Divyanshi Jangid
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Fitness Freak: Komal Verma
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Rising Star: Palak Sharma
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Top Model: Janhvi Kumawat
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Glamorous: Asha Jangid
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Best in Speech: Shreeja Gupta
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Dynamic Diva: Varsha Sharma
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Charismatic: Neha Hansrajani
- Star of Miss Rajasthan 2026: Shruti Kumari
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Beauty with Cause: Astha Bhutani
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Ravishing Beauty: Khushi Dhinwa
- Miss Rajasthan 2026 Eloquent: Shubhangi Sharma
The 28th edition of Miss Rajasthan successfully blended traditional charm with modern elegance, providing a prestigious platform for young women to showcase their talent and confidence. The winners are now set to represent Rajasthan on bigger national and international stages.
This grand celebration once again reinforced the pageant’s status as one of the oldest and most respected beauty events in the state, nurturing grace, intellect, and cultural pride.