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Miss Queen Kerala 2024 Press Release

Cinda Padamadan Crowned As DQUE Miss Queen Kerala 2024

Pegasus Event Production Company has successfully organized the 12th edition of Miss Queen Kerala, which was presented by DQUE. The pageant was won by Cinda Padamadan, while Lekha Unnikrishnan Nair and Harsha Haridas were crowned as the first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively.

The ceremony took place at Le Meridian Kochi on May 13th, 2024, where the winners were honored by SAJ Hotels MD, Sajan Varghese. Dr Ajit Ravi Pegasus, the Chairman of Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd was present during the ceremony. A dazzling gold crown specially crafted by Preethi Parakkat of Parakkat Jewels graced the heads of each and every triumphant winner, in a truly befitting tribute to their remarkable achievements.

The judging panel included Dalu Krishnadas (Fashion Choreographer), Cerena Ann Johnson (Miss Queen Kerala 2022), Nikitha Thomas (Miss South India 2019) and Regi Bhaskar (Fashion Photographer). From a vast pool of candidates across the state, 14 individuals were chosen to participate in the event. The event featured three rounds, where the first round was showcased them in red ethnic wear, the second round had participants dressed in black cocktail attire and, the third round in white gown.

Subtitle Winners

Miss Talent: Nithesha C K

Miss Solidarity: Krishnendu G S

Miss Fashionista: Amrutha Lakshmi

Miss Perfect Ten: Harsha Haridas

Miss Congeniality: Dyuthi Kurian Puliyeli

Miss Ramp Walk: Shincy Prem

Miss Humaneness: Kalyani Ajith S

Miss Inspiring: Vishnupriya Rajhu

Miss Shining Star: Khulsum

Miss Vivacious: Renuka Reghu

Miss Tenacious: Athira P R

Miss Diligent: Sandhra V

The powered partners of event were Manappuram Finance Ltd, SAJ Earth Resorts, Medimix, Unique Times and Parakkat Resorts while co-partners included Kalpana International, Aiswaria Outdoor Media, St Joseph Hospital, FICF, Vee Kay Vees Caterers, Times New, Europe Times, UT World, Gireesh Photography, Neenu Pro The Sound Experts, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Alcazar, Akshay Inco and Green Media. The competition aimed to showcase the diverse and rich cultural values and promote tourism.

Amrutha Lakshmi, Athira P R, Cinda Padamadan, Dyuthi Kurian Puliyeli, Harsha Haridas, Kalyani Ajith S, Khulsum, Krishnendu G S, Lekha Unnikrishnan Nair, Nithesha C K, Renuka Reghu, Sandhra V, Shincy Prem and Vishnupriya Rajhu were the participants of the pageant.

Miss Asia 2023 Press Release

Bashkortastan’s Iluza Isyandavletova Reigns Supreme as Miss Asia 2023 Queen

Iluza Isyandavletova, hailing from Bashkortastan, emerged victorious as Miss Asia 2023, with Aayushma Bajracharya of Nepal securing the first runner-up position. The second runner-up title went to Cerena Ann Johnson from the UAE, and Jinnapat Palsuea from Thailand claimed the third runner-up position. The prestigious crowning ceremony witnessed the presence of notable personalities such as former Miss Asia Winner Nguyen Thi Yen Trang, SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts CMD Sajan Varghese, Mini Sajan, CEO of SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts, and Jolly Antony, Chairman of Vibe Munnar. Dr. Ajit Ravi, Chairman of Pegasus, was also among the distinguished attendees.

Out of numerous hopefuls, 15 finalists emerged, showcasing their poise and elegance in three distinct rounds: the National Costume Round, the White Cocktail Round, and the Royal Blue Gown Round. Two contestants faced unexpected challenges, including visa issues, hindering their participation in the finals.

Prior to the finals, the contestants underwent grooming sessions organized by Pegasus, a renowned organization dedicated to nurturing young talents in the modeling industry. Pegasus played a pivotal role in preparing the participants for the global stage, exemplifying its commitment to empowering emerging talents.

The Miss Asia 2023 winners were adorned with splendid gold crowns designed by Preeti Prakash from Parakkat Jewellers. The event was coordinated by primary partners SAJ Group Hotels and Resorts and DQUE, organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd. Additional support was provided by Unique Times, FICF, Vibe, Parakkat Resorts, DQUE Face and Body Skin Friendly Soap, Aiswaria Advertisements, Kalpana International, Times New, UT World, Europe Times, Photogenic Fashion and Weddings, Neenu Pro The Sound Experts, Green Media, Good Day Hotels and Resorts, Akshay Inco, Alcazar, FOG, St Joseph’s Hospital Trust, and JD Institute of Fashion Technology.

Sub Title Winners:

Miss Asia Social Media: Nguyen Thi Kim Trang (Vietnam)

Miss Asia Fashionista: Chen Chia Pei (Taiwan)

Miss Asia Talent: Natalia Savina (Russia)

Miss Asia Diligent: Azhar Zhumabekova (Kazakhstan)

Miss Asia Inspiring: Aayushma Bajracharya (Nepal)

Miss Asia Vivacious: Risa Nakatani (Japan)

Miss Asia Shining Star: Ella Anak Apit (Malaysia)

Miss Asia Ramp Walk: Meurel Beverly Viegas (India)

Miss Asia Tenacious: Rashmi Subedra (Sri Lanka)

Miss Asia National Costume: Kalisa Putri (Indonesia)

Miss Asia Adorable: Cerena Ann Johnson (UAE)

Miss Asia Renaissance: Jinnapat Palsuea (Thailand)

The judging panel included esteemed individuals such as Rozanne Diasz, Miss Sri Lanka Universe 2005 and Grooming instructor, Alonkot Sungkahapong, CEO of Starfighter, Dr. Mahima Bhakshi, Model & Entrepreneur, Harmeet Singh Gupta, Managing Director of U&I Entertainment, and Rita Mathan, Owner of Pro Nail Studio. 

Contestants in the Miss Asia 2023 lineup featured Iluza Isyandavletova representing Bashkortastan, Meurel Beverly Viegas from India, Kalisa Putri representing Indonesia, Risa Nakatani from Japan, Azhar Zhumabekova from Kazakhstan, Ella Anak Apit from Malaysia, Nilar Linn from Myanmar, Aayushma Bajracharya from Nepal, Micaela Alexandra Taupo from the Philippines, Natalia Savina from Russia, Rashmi Subedra from Sri Lanka, Chen Chia Pei from Taiwan, Jinnapat Palsuea from Thailand, Cerena Ann Johnson from the UAE, and Nguyen Thi Kim Trang from Vietnam.

Miss South India 2023 Press Release

21st Miss South India Title won by Kerala’s Harsha Sreekanth
The 21st Miss South India 2023 title organized by Pegasus Global Private Limited in a joint venture of Manappuram Finance Limited and DQUE belongs to Kerala’s Harsha Sreekanth. Akshatha Das of Tamil Nadu became the first runner-up and Rosmin T of Kerala became the second runner-up. Saj Hotels and Resorts CMD Sajan Varghese crowned the winner and the first runner-up at the competition held at Kaloor Gokulam Convention Center on September 30.
Sobha Viswanath, owner of Weavers Village, crowned the second runner-up. Pegasus Chairman Dr. Ajit Ravi was present at the event. The winners were presented with golden tiaras encased in one gram of gold designed by Preethi Parakkat of Parakkat Jewels.
Also, the winner of Miss South India 2023 received a gift prize worth Rs 1,00,000, while the first runner-up and second runner-up received gift prizes worth Rs 60,000 and Rs 40,000 respectively. 19 contestants selected through various stages from more than 300 applicants from South India have lined up in the Miss South India 2023 pageant.
Saj Group Hotels and Resorts, Medimix, Unique Times, Parakkat Resorts, Alcazar are the Powered by Partners of the event. Aishwarya Advertising, UTWorld, FICF, UT TV, Times New, Kalpana International, Europe Times, Photogenic Wedding, Goodday Hotels and Resorts, Rotary Cochin SmartCity, Akshay Inc., Green Media, Neenu Pro The Sound Experts, JD Institute of Fashion and Technology are the co-partners.
Subtitle winners:

  1. Miss Perfect Ten – Cerena Ann
  2. Miss Congeniality – Akshatha Das
  3. Miss Ramp Walk – Aishwarya Pundlik Magdum
  4. Miss Photogenic – Akshatha Das
  5. Miss Social Media – Pragathi Yashas
  6. Miss Popular – Anuradha Kumari
  7. Miss Talent – Gowridev R Nair
  8. Miss Humanness – Liya Elizabeth Joshy
  9. Miss Adorable – Deepika Krishnamurthy
  10. Miss Sensational – Namrata Gollamandala
  11. Miss Vivacious – Dr. Dhalika
  12. Miss Renaissance – Livya Leffi
    Regional title winners
  13. Miss Queen Kerala – Livya Leffi
  14. Miss Queen Karnataka – Aishwarya Pundlik Magdum
  15. Miss Queen Andhra – Muskan Nayar
  16. Miss Tamil Nadu – Akshatha Das
  17. Miss Queen Telangana – Anusha Kantam

Aishwarya Pundlik Magdum (Karnataka), Akshatha Das (Tamil Nadu), Anuradha Kumari (Telangana), Anusha Kantam (Telangana), Cerena Ann Johnson (Kerala), Deepika Krishnamurthy (Karnataka), Dr. Dhalika (Tamil Nadu), Gowridev R Nair (Kerala), Harika Kapilavai (Andhra Pradesh), Harsha Sreekanth (Kerala), Keerthana S (Karnataka), Livya Leffi (Kerala), Liya Elizabeth Joshy (Kerala), Muskan Nayar (Andhra Pradesh), Namratha Gollamandala (Telangana), Pragathi Yashas (Karnataka), Rithika Reddy (Telangana), Rosmin T (Kerala) and Sreeja U (Andhra Pradesh) are the other contestants.

MRS SOUTH INDIA PRESS RELEASE 2023

Unique Times and DQUE presents Mrs South India 2023 title is now owned by Merin John along with Vaishali S from Tamilnadu as first runner-up and Shalu Raj from Tamil Nadu as second runner-up. Apart from this Priyadarsini Deepak from Kerala crowned as Mrs South India Classic 2023. The pageant was conducted on 16th January at Le Meridien, Kochi.

Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd MD, Jebitha Ajit, Pegasus Chairman, Ajit Ravi and Principal commissioner ministry of Finance New Delhi, Sreeram Bharath crowned the winners of Mrs South India pageant. 14 contestants were selected from around the South Indian states for the Mrs. South India competition. The contestants also had 1 week of grooming classes led by experts.

Regional Title Winners

Mrs Kerala Global – Sruthy K Nair
Mrs Karnataka – Minvy Ramesh
Mrs Tamilnadu – Shalu Raj
Mrs Telangana – Sravanthi Perakam
Mrs Andhra – Vaishnavi Reddy

Subtitle Winners

Mrs Solidarity – Dr Sravanthi Perakam
Mrs Fashionista – Arpitha Kariappa
Mrs Sensational – Keerthi Pai 
Mrs Diligent – Shalu Raj
Mrs Inspiring – Vaishali S
Mrs Vivacious – Minvy Ramesh
Mrs Shining Star – Soumya Saleedher
Mrs Ramp Walk – Merin John
Mrs Tenacious – Vaishnavi Reddy
Mrs Promising Model – Shalu Raj
Mrs Congeniality – Priyadarsini Deepak
Mrs Talent – Dr Sravanthi Perakam

The competition progressed in two rounds, Ethnic Round and Red Gown Round. The Mrs South India 2023 title winner earned a DQUE gift award of Rs. 1,00,000, and the first and second runners-up each received gift prizes of Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 40,000. Mrs. South India has taken a step toward joining the ranks of notable international pageants like Mrs Glam World, Mrs Asia Global and Mrs India Global.

Srini (International Director, Naturals), Jaya Mahesh (Fitness Therapist), Kripa Dharmaraj (Model and Founder of KDVSKG.COM) and Regi Bhaskar (Fashion Photographer) were on the judging panel. The winners of the subtitles were selected by a panel of eminent persons. The winners of Mrs South India were presented with a gold crown designed by Parakkat Jewelers.

Unique Times and DQUE are the main partners of Mrs South India 2023 organized by Pegasus. Naturals School of Makeup, Manappuram Finance Ltd, SAJ Earth Resorts and Convention Center, Alcazar, and Hecate Group of Companies are the powered by Partners.

Co-partners are Kalpana International, Aiswaria Advertisements, Vee Kay Vees Caterers, Photogenic Fashion and Weddings, Europe Times, UT TV, UT World, FICF, Green Media, Neenu Pro, Juzt Shine Family Fitness, Parakkat Resorts, Akshay Inco, Good Day Hotels and Resorts and JD Institute of Fashion Technology.

Archana A V from Kerala, Arpitha Kariappa from Karnataka, Keerthi Pai from Karnataka, Meenakshi Manohar from Tamil Nadu, Dr Meghana Reddy from Karnataka, Merin John from Kerala, Minvy Ramesh from Karnataka, Priyadarsini Deepak from Kerala, Shalu Raj from Tamil Nadu, Soumya Saleedher from Kerala, Dr Sravanthi Perakam from Telangana, Sruthy K Nair from Kerala, Vaishali S from Tamil Nadu and Vaishnavi Reddy from Andhra were the contestants

Miss Queen of India 2022 Press Release

Vaishnavi Sharma crowned as Manappuram DQUE Miss Queen of India 2022

Pegasus Event Production Company marks another milestone by organizing the 11th edition of Miss Queen of India. Manappuram Finance Ltd and DQUE present Miss Queen of India 2022 title was won by   Vaishnavi Sharma from Rajasthan. Meharmeet Kaur from Maharashtra earned the Miss Queen of India First Runner-up title and Abinaya Subramanian from Tamil Nadu won the Miss Queen of India 2nd Runner-up title. Miss Queen of India 2022 was conducted on March 19th at Le Meridian Kochi. Dr Ajit Ravi Pegasus, Chairman of Pegasus and Mrs Jebitha Ajit, Managing Director of Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd were also present. Lakshmi Menon, actress and model crowned the title winner.

Subtitle Winners

Miss Congeniality – Shanmughapriya N

Miss Ramp Walk – Deeksha Narang

Miss Talent – Chandralekha Nath

Miss Photogenic – Gouri Gothankar

Miss Popular – Abinaya Subramanian

Miss Social Media – Shanmughapriya N

Miss Pretty Hair – Kashish Arora

Miss Glowing Skin – Meharmeet Kaur

Miss Dazzling Smile – Dachani Santha Soruban

Miss Personality – Afrin Sayeda

Chavara Matrimony.com Best Bride to be India – Vaishnavi Sharma

Regional Title Winners

Miss Queen North – Shrutika Sharma

Miss Queen South – Shwetha Jayaram

Miss Queen West – Aqsa Varghese

The winners were crowned with a gold crown designed by Parakkat Jewelers. Model and actress Lakshmi Menon crowned the winner. Hari Anand (Fashion Designer), Lakshmi Menon (Model and Actress), Alesia Raut (Model and Grommer), and Siddhant Vir Suryavanshi (Actor and Model) was on the judging panel. The competition was organized according to the protocol set by the government in the context of the Covid spread.

The event is presented by Manappuram Finance Limited and DQUE. SAJ Earth Resorts, DQUE 78 TFM Grade One Soap, Naturals School of Makeup & VPS Lakeshore Hospital are ​​the Powered by Partners. Co-partners are Kalpana International, Zipfit Windows, Federal International Chamber Forum, Aiswaria Outdoor Media, UT TV, Unique Times, Times New, Europe Times, UT World, Fashion Konnect, Naturals School of Makeup, Photogenic Fashion & Weddings, Udaya Sound, Juzt shine Family Fitness, Million Dots, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Parakkat Jewels and Green Media. The competition is organized to showcase the diverse and rich cultural values ​​of the country and to promote tourism.

Abinaya Subramaniam from Tamilnadu, Afrin Syeda from Karnataka, Aishwarya from Rajasthan, Aqsa Varghese from Maharashtra, Chandralekha Nath from Kerala, Deeksha Narang from Maharashtra, Deepthi Srirangam from Andhrapradesh, Dhachani Santha Soruban from Tamilnadu, Gauri Gothankar  from Maharashtra, Kajal Bhardwaj from Rajasthan, Kashish Arora from Delhi, Komal Singh from Rajasthan, Meharmeet Kaur from Maharashtra, Reema Ravishankar from Kerala, Shanmugha Priya N from Tamilnadu, Shruti Raul from Maharashtra, Shrutika Sharma from Uttarakhand, Swetha Jayaram from Kerala and Vaishnavi Sharma from Rajasthan were the contestants.