Dhruvi Patel, a Computer Information Systems student from the USA, has been crowned Miss India Worldwide 2024, marking a significant achievement in the longest-running Indian beauty pageant outside India. Dhruvi, who dreams of becoming a Bollywood actor and serving as a UNICEF Ambassador, expressed immense pride after her crowning in Edison, New Jersey.
In her victory speech, Dhruvi shared, “Winning Miss India Worldwide is such an incredible honour. It’s more than a crown – it represents my heritage, my values, and the opportunity to inspire others on a global scale.”
The competition also recognized other talented contestants from around the world. Lisa Abdoelhak from Suriname was named the first runner-up, and Malvika Sharma from the Netherlands secured the position of second runner-up.
Mrs and Teen Categories
In the Mrs. category, SuAnn Mouttet from Trinidad and Tobago took home the crown, while Sneha Nambiar was declared the first runner-up, and Pawandip Kaur from the United Kingdom was the second runner-up.
In the Teen category, Sierra Suret from Guadeloupe was crowned Miss Teen India Worldwide 2024. The first runner-up was Shreya Singh from the Netherlands, and Shradha Tedjoe from Suriname secured the second runner-up title.
About the Pageant
The Miss India Worldwide pageant is organized by the India Festival Committee, based in New York. It is led by Indian-Americans Neelam and Dharmatma Saran and has become a prestigious platform for Indian women across the globe to showcase their talent, culture, and heritage. The competition fosters a connection between the global Indian diaspora and its rich traditions.
Dhruvi Patel’s win adds to the growing list of accomplished individuals of Indian origin making their mark on the world stage.
