India’s most exciting, glamorous and credible beauty pageant is underway and continues its talent hunt in Mumbai. The auditions took place at fbb / Big Bazaar at Infinity Mall, Malad. The winners of the auditions were Meenal Sahu, Aishwarya Devan and Saditi Kallyat from Mumbai who emerged as winner, first runner up and second runner up respectively.  The top three contestents will be gratified with a GOLDEN TICKET to the West Zonal crowning ceremony in Pune on 23rd May, 2017

The auditions received an overwhelming response witnessing more than 100 contestants participating from all parts of the state. The encouraging response assured a wide coverage of the state, in terms of ‘talent scouting’. These auditions at the fbb / Big Bazaar stores were cheered and supported by fbb customers and the general public.

The audition was judged by a panel of renowned names which included, Rohit Khandewal,  Indian model, actor, television personality, winner of Mr.India 2015, and the first ever Asian to be crowned Mister World 2016 and  Sushrii Shreya Mishraa, an Indian model and beauty queen from Odisha who represented India at the Miss United Continent 2015 pageant. She is also a certified scuba diver and aerial silk rope dancer

With a new and improvised format this year, Miss India in its 54th edition will be touring to all 30 states of the nation and to crown 30 state representatives who will then compete for the coveted Miss India crown. The shortlisted girls from Pune also came for auditions to Mumbai. The top 3 of Maharashtra have been given a golden ticket to the West zonal crowning ceremony to be held at Hyatt Regency Pune on 23rd May, 2017. Here the most deserving candidate from each of the 4 states i.e. Miss India Rajasthan, Miss India Gujarat, Miss India Goa and Miss India Maharashtra will represent their state at the grand finale which is going to be held in Mumbai in June.

For the very first time, the pageant will host mentors for each zone who will guide the contestants to merit. To take charge of the proceeding for the West Zone we have none other Waluscha De Souza

She enthusiastically quoted, “.”I have very high expectations from my girls in the west. This is going to be an amazing journey for them and I would love them to take complete advantage of this opportunity, work really hard and put in all that they have got. After all, true satisfaction lies in knowing you did all and more to better yourself. You are your only competition.”