- Miss Diva 2025 Grand Finale redefines beauty, brilliance and purpose
- Mumbai sparkles as new-age queens, creators and designers rise
- LIVA and Miss Diva Celebrate independent women for the sixth year
- From couture to content, talent takes centre stage
- Avni Gupta and Avani Kakekochhi set sights on global glory
- Where dreams, discipline and diversity converge
GOWRI MANICKAVASAGAM
MUMBAI, DEC 24
Mumbai witnessed a spectacular celebration of elegance, ambition and creative power as the Miss Diva 2025 presented by LIVA Grand Finale unfolded in a dazzling showcase of fashion, talent and transformation. More than a beauty pageant, the evening emerged as a powerful cultural statement—spotlighting India’s next generation of global beauty queens, fashion designers and digital creators ready to shape the future of the industry.
The association with LIVA, the 100% natural-origin fabric brand from the house of Birla Cellulose, continued seamlessly for the sixth consecutive year. Known for its fluidity, softness and breathability, LIVA mirrors the Miss Diva philosophy—celebrating women who are free-spirited, versatile and unapologetically independent.
A Journey Beyond the Crown
Miss Diva 2025 unfolded as an inspiring national journey, beginning with thousands of aspirants from across India. Through rigorous online screenings, auditions and task-based evaluations, contenders were shortlisted to the Top 8 finalists in each category—Beauty Queen, Fashion Designer and Content Creator. A high-intensity bootcamp followed, sharpening skills, nurturing resilience and instilling purpose before the grand finale crowned excellence shaped by mentorship and discipline.
The evening opened with hosts introducing audiences to the Miss Diva universe—where beauty is matched by intellect, voice and influence. The Content Creator Finale Task Showcase spotlighted originality and storytelling in the digital age, with finalists donning ensembles by Designer Nandita Mahtani, blending contemporary fashion with personal narratives.
Craftsmanship Meets Couture
A visual crescendo followed as the Top 8 Miss Diva Fashion Designer 2025 finalists presented their Bohemian Muse collections, curated under the mentorship of celebrated designer Samant Chauhan. Crafted using LIVA fabric, the designs flowed with effortless grace and sustainability. The creations were brought alive by an illustrious line-up of all-star models, including Femina Miss India World 2023 Nandini Gupta, Miss Supranational Asia 2023 Pragnya Ayyagari, Miss Diva Supranational 2020 Aavriti Choudhary, and several other national titleholders.
Beauty with Voice and Vision
The Beauty Queen finalists dazzled next in striking resortwear by Mandira Wirk, exuding confidence, strength and individuality. A high-energy musical performance by Manasi Scott set the stage for the much-anticipated Q&A round, where finalists appeared in elegant gowns by Designer Amarjit Bora, articulating their thoughts with clarity, compassion and conviction—embodying beauty that listens, speaks and leads.
The Queens Who Will Carry India Forward
The night reached its pinnacle with the crowning of India’s new ambassadors to the world:
- Avni Gupta was crowned Miss Diva Supranational 2025, set to represent India at Miss Supranational 2026.
- Avani Kakekochhi claimed the title of Miss Diva Cosmo 2025, earning the honour of competing at Miss Cosmo 2026.
- Anoushka Chauhan and Anushka Singh were named 1st and 2nd Runners-Up, respectively.
In parallel categories that reflect Miss Diva’s evolving vision:
- Aishwarya V won Miss Diva Fashion Designer 2025, with Ruchika Goel as Runner-Up.
- Monica D’Souza was crowned Miss Diva Content Creator 2025, alongside Runner-Up Deepshika Prasad.
These victories underscore Miss Diva’s commitment to celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and digital influence, alongside runway excellence.
Star Power and Strong Voices
The high-octane evening was steered by the charismatic hosting duo Sachiin Kumbhaar and Pooja Bhamrrah. The eminent jury panel featured Rakul Preet Singh, Miss Supranational 2025 Eduarda Braum, designers Nandita Mahtani and Mandira Wirk, former Miss Diva Adline Castelino, mentor Sahil Salathia, and ace athlete Megan Fudge.
The glittering guest list included Sangeeta Bijlani, Vindoo Dara Singh, Tanuj Virwani, Meet Bros, Sushrii Shreya, among others.
More Than a Pageant
At its heart, Miss Diva 2025 stood as a tribute to India’s diversity and evolving talent ecosystem—where beauty intersects with purpose, artistry fuels opportunity, and dreams are transformed into global realities.
Catch exclusive behind-the-scenes moments on Diva Diaries 2.0 on the Beauty Pageants India YouTube channel.
Watch the Grand Finale telecast on January 4, 2026, at 8 PM on Zoom TV, with simultaneous streaming on Times Play and Beauty Pageants India YouTube.
As the newly crowned winners step into their global journeys, they carry a resonant message for young women everywhere: when passion meets the right platform, the possibilities are limitless.
Spotlight on the Winners
Miss Diva Fashion Designer 2025 – Aishwarya V
At just 22, Aishwarya V, a NIFT Gandhinagar graduate from Chennai, emerges as a compelling new voice in Indian fashion. Raised across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, her tri-lingual upbringing shaped her belief that fashion is a bridge between cultures, emotions and stories. Her designs reflect depth, individuality and fearless self-expression, positioning her as a designer to watch on the national and global stage.
Miss Diva Content Creator 2025 – Monica D’Souza
A 28-year-old Mumbai-based creator, Monica D’Souza’s journey from a 9-to-5 professional to a digital influencer is rooted in courage and reinvention. Discovering her calling during the lockdown, she blended her love for beauty, fashion and everyday storytelling into a powerful content voice—proving that unplanned paths can lead to extraordinary success.
Miss Diva Cosmo 2025 – Avani Kakekochhi
An aerospace engineer, classical dancer and entrepreneur, Avani Kakekochhi (25) from Bengaluru embodies multidimensional excellence. Actively contributing to India’s Make in India mission through her family’s manufacturing business, she is also a Ministry of Culture scholar and founder of global dance institute Trayee. From performing at the G20 Summit to fashion runways, Avani redefines what modern beauty leadership looks like.
Miss Diva Supranational 2025 – Avni Gupta
Hailing from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 22-year-old Avni Gupta balances a career in auditing with a lifelong passion for modelling and pageantry. Inspired by her mother’s resilience and grace, Avni brings empathy, confidence and quiet strength to the crown—qualities that make her a formidable contender on the Miss Supranational 2026 stage.
