Gujarat’s Rhea Singha has been adjudged Miss Universe India 2024 at a gala event in Jaipur. Rhea beat 51 other competitors at the top beauty pageant contest to win the crown. She will now represent India at Miss Universe 2024 which will take place in Mexico.
“I am so thankful. I have done so much work to get to this level where I can consider myself worthy enough for this crown. I am so inspired by the previous winners,” the 19-year-old from Ahmedabad told media persons on the sidelines of the prestigious event.
Rhea is an actress, a teen model and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in performing arts at GLS University, Ahmedabad. She is the daughter of Rita Singha and Brijesh Singha, who is an entrepreneur and the director of eStore Factory. To note, Rhea is also a fitness enthusiast and a TEDx Speaker.
Rhea made her modelling debut at the age of 16 when she won Diva’s Miss Teen Gujarat in 2020. She also won represented India at Miss Teen Universe 2023 in Madrid, Spain and secured a spot in Top 6. This isn’t all. Rhea also emerged as the first runner up in JOY Times Fresh Face Season 14 in 2023.
Former Miss Universe Urvashi Rautela crowned Rhea as the winner.
During the grand finale, Rhea dazzled the audience with her stunning outfits. She wore a shimmery peach-golden gown that highlighted her elegance during the evening wear segment. For the swimsuit round, she confidently donned a metallic red bikini, showcasing both her fitness and poise. In a culturally significant touch, she wore a striking costume featuring a white-red-yellow dress and a veil, along with a Shivling, reflecting her roots and values.
Pranjal Priya was named first Runner-Up, Chhavi Verg took the second Runner-Up spot. Sushmita Roy and Ruopfuzhano Whiso secured third and fourth Runner-Up positions, respectively.
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