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Dehradun, 29 Dec: Mrs Uttarakhand–2025 was organised for the first time by Sinmit Communications and RJ Events, in which fifteen participants showcased their talent and grace on the ramp. Rhythm Sharma was crowned Mrs Uttarakhand 2025, while Shraddha Srivastava secured the title of First Runner-up and Deepika Rawat became the Second Runner-up at the Grand Finale held here on Sunday.
In the Mrs Uttarakhand Classic 2025 category, Gauri Sharma won the title, with Pallavi Badoni as First Runner-up, and Preeti Sharma and Priyanka Uniyal jointly declared Second Runners-up.
After auditions and various sub-titles, the grand finale of Mrs Uttarakhand–2025 was held here on Sunday at Hyatt Centric. The contestants impressed the audience in three different rounds. In the first round, participants wore Chhap brand sarees, highlighting Indian culture. In the second and more engaging round, they showcased the culture of Uttarakhand, donning traditional attire from Garhwal, Kumaon, and Jaunsar, and even performed dance steps in a distinctive hill style. In the third and final round, participants walked the ramp in elegant gowns.
This year, a total of six winners were selected across two categories—Mrs Uttarakhand 2025 and Mrs Uttarakhand Classic 2025. As per the organizers, three winners were chosen from each category, making a total of six titleholders.
The judges also interacted with the contestants by asking questions, which were answered confidently. Participants from across the state appeared highly confident and shared that while they had cherished these dreams since childhood, this platform finally gave wings to their aspirations.
Dalip Sindhi, Director of Sinmit Communications, stated that Miss Uttarakhand has been successfully organised for several years, and considering the growing demand and enthusiasm among women, Mrs Uttarakhand was introduced for the first time. Rajeev Mittal added that the aim of this platform is to provide women with a new opportunity to showcase their talent, personality, and confidence. Ritu Bahuguna, Director of RJ Events, said that after auditions, the selected women were shortlisted and groomed before the grand finale, which was held after various sub-title rounds.
Expressing her views after the fashion show, Dr Bhavana Goyal, Dean of the School of Journalism and Liberal Arts, said that her primary focus has always been women empowerment. She emphasised that such fashion shows provide a platform for women’s creativity, self-reliance, and skills, especially in areas where traditional employment opportunities are limited. She further added that these events promote local crafts, sustainable thinking, and cultural identity on a global platform, helping women become economically empowered and giving Uttarakhand international recognition. According to her, the fashion show was not just an event, but a powerful medium reflecting women’s strength, self-reliance, and social transformation.
The panel of judges included Dr Bhavana Goyal, Badri Chhabra, Alok Joshi, Prem Joshi, and Annie Singh.
Choreographers Jazz Pushkar Soni, Himani Rawat, Ananya Bhandari, and Raj Kaushik provided special support. The complete makeover of the participants was done by JBC Salon, Subhash Road, led by owner Javed and his team.
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