Miss Universe India 2026 pageant held in Jaipur

The Miss Universe India 2026 pageant is currently taking place in Jaipur, Rajasthan, to select the national representative for the Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico. The event features 52 finalists representing various states, union territories, and non-resident Indians.

Selection committee members, including actress Urvashi Rautela, film producer Pragya Kapoor, actor Celina Jaitly, and Miss Universe India 2024 Rhea Singha, have emphasized the pageant's role as a platform for empowerment and professional growth. Rautela, who won the title in 2015, noted that the competition serves as a gateway to careers in Bollywood or the business sector. Kapoor highlighted that the competition focuses on celebrating womanhood and seeks contestants who are confident and use their voices to impact the world.