Introducing Manika Vishwakarma, the distinguished titleholder of Miss Universe India 2025.
Manika Vishwakarma has been crowned Miss Universe India 2025, marking her journey towards representing India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand later this year.
Vishwakarma's victory comes after a successful run at the national competition, where she earned titles like Best in Personal Interview, Miss Beautiful Smile, and ranked among the top in Best in Speech. Prior to her win, she was Miss Universe Rajasthan 2024.
With her win, Vishwakarma joins the esteemed legacy of Indian Miss Universe winners such as Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta, and Harnaaz Sandhu. Notably, Sandhu, who was crowned Miss Universe India in 2021, went on to win the global Miss Universe crown.
Vishwakarma's journey in pageantry is seen as a lifelong journey that molds character and offers a stage to inspire others. Beyond her beauty and intellect, Vishwakarma is an accomplished classical dancer and painter. She also founded Neuronova, a platform that shifts perceptions of neurodivergence.
In her message, Vishwakarma emphasizes the importance of support and inner confidence in breaking boundaries and shining with purpose. She expressed gratitude to her mentors, teachers, and family for their support and encouragement at the crowning moment.
The Miss Universe pageant is a global event, and this year's edition in Thailand is scheduled for November 2025. Vishwakarma will be representing India in this prestigious event, continuing the tradition of Indian women making a mark on the global stage.
Previous Miss Universe India Winners
- Rhea Singha (2024)
- Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu (2021)
- Lara Dutta (2000)
- Sushmita Sen (1994)
Rhea Singha was crowned Miss Universe India 2024 and crowned Manika Vishwakarma in 2025. Prior to them, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu won the global Miss Universe crown in 2021, while Lara Dutta and Sushmita Sen were the first two Indians to win the Miss Universe title in 2000 and 1994 respectively.
Vishwakarma also represented India at the BIMSTEC Sewocon-an initiative under the Ministry of External Affairs.
As a final-year student of Political Science and Economics, Vishwakarma's journey showcases the convergence of beauty, intellect, artistic talent, and social purpose into a modern-day role model. She sees pageantry as a lifelong journey that molds character and offers a stage to inspire others.
[1] Miss Universe India 2025: Manika Vishwakarma crowned
[2] Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe 2021
[3] Lara Dutta wins Miss Universe 2000
[4] Sushmita Sen wins Miss Universe 1994
[5] Rhea Singha crowned Miss Universe India 2024
