The much-awaited Mrs Maharashtra 2024, owned by Anjana & Karl Mascarenhas: Founders: DIVA Pageants reached its grand culmination on 1st December 2024, hosted at the luxurious HYATT Pune. This year’s pageant was a true celebration of brilliance, redefining beauty pageants by spotlighting intellect, grace, and social consciousness.
In its 8th consecutive year Mrs Maharashtra featured 53 finalists from diverse backgrounds of Maharashtra, each showcasing their remarkable abilities. Women from various walks of life and age groups graced the stage, highlighting that beauty, talent, and grace have no boundaries. Organized by DIVA Pageants, ( www.divapageants.com) the 8th season celebrated the limitless potential of Women.
The event was graced by an esteemed panel of juries, including Sonali Kulkarni, the renowned actress from iconic Bollywood films like Dil Chahta Hai, Singham, and many more. Alongside her, actor Virat Madake contributed to the judging panel. Other distinguished jury members included, Apeksha Dabral, DIVA Queen and Universal Woman India 2024 Social Project Winner; Karl Mascarenhas, Director of DIVA Pageants; Farha Anwar, Mrs. India 2016 & Mrs. Asia 2018, and organizer of Mr., Ms., and Mrs. Madhya Pradesh and Miss and Mrs. Central India,; Meghna Dewan Gopal, Woman of the Universe Indo Asia 2024; Vidhya Tiwari, popular food critic and fashion stylist; and Shikha Singh, Mrs. Maharashtra 2023 Winner, Season 7.
The evening was hosted by Chaitanya Rathi, whose engaging presence kept the audience captivated throughout the night. The training, led by Grooming Mentors Anjana & Karl Mascarenhas, alongwith Cicilia Sanyal, Madhavi Ghosh, and Apeksha Dabral, helped the finalists unlock their full potential and present their best selves on stage.
Over four days, the contestants underwent personalized coaching in poise and presentation, Q&A, ramp walk, and more. This comprehensive grooming and coaching were key highlights of the event. The choreography was expertly crafted by Pooja Singh, ensuring a visually stunning and polished presentation. DIVA Margaret Shibu, was crowned Mrs. Millennium Universe India 2025, and DIVA Radhika Bhushan was crowned Woman of the Universe India 2025. They will now proudly represent India on the global stage.
The seamless execution of the event was made possible by a dedicated team, including Mrinalini Bhardwaj, Mrunali Tayade, Tanuja Bangera, Cicilia Sanyal, and Spenta Patel, who ensured every detail was impeccably coordinated.
The winners of Mrs. Maharashtra 2024 Season 8 included:
Silver Category
Winner: Nanditha Chauhan
1st Runner-Up: Mehar Equbal
2nd Runner-Up: Pratiksha Jagtap
3rd Runner-Up: Monika Bhosale
Gold Category
Winner: Dr. Swetha Karlapudi
1st Runner-Up: Dimple Zaveri
2nd Runner-Up: Priyanka Gowardhan
3rd Runner-Up: Amrita Kaur
Elite Category
Winner: Prajakta Bhoir
1st Runner-Up: Anupama Singh
2nd Runner-Up: Dr. Manisha Naik
3rd Runner-Up: Pramita Shetty
