Her family roots are in Karipuzha, Mavelikkara, in Kerala's Alappuzha district, where her parents Mejo Abraham and Suja Mejo are natives. She grew up, however, in Abu Dhabi, moving through Emirates National School, the all-girls St Joseph's School and finally the Abu Dhabi Indian School in Al Wathba, where she completed Grade 12. In interviews she has described the frequent school changes as formative — "I was constantly switching schools. But one thing I constantly felt was always at home" — an early lesson in adapting to new environments that arguably carries over into the composure demanded of a pageant contestant.

Her mother enrolled her in classical dance classes and local "baby shows" in Abu Dhabi from a very young age, and she has since accumulated more than twelve years of formal training. To that foundation she has added the violin, the drums, singing, and karate — the last of these carried up to brown-belt level. Her first professional screen appearance came in a character role in the Malayalam-language film Shylock, opposite Mammootty.

Her pageant journey followed a clear ladder rather than a lucky break. She first won Miss India Planet 2022, then trained through Gleamdiva Academy — a specialist pageant-preparation academy — before entering Miss Teen Diva 2023–24 as one of the national finalists profiled in Beauty High Magazine. On 17 April 2024, at Zee Studios in Jaipur, she was crowned Miss Teen Diva 2024 and Miss Teen International India 2024, becoming only the second Kerala girl to win the Miss Teen Diva title (after Aishwarya Vinu Nair in 2020). She went on to represent India at the international Miss Teen International 2025 pageant, where she finished as 1st runner-up.

Around age 17, she made the deliberate choice to move back to India on her own to begin a law degree in Bengaluru, describing it as an attempt to "ground her representation in the everyday realities of the country." In May 2026 she won the Beena Kannan Couture Miss Universe Kerala 2026 title at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, which qualified her for the national contest. Three months later, on 23 August 2026, she emerged as the winner from a field of 52 finalists at Miss Universe India 2026, chosen by a jury that included Bollywood actor and India's first Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, actor and former Miss Universe India Urvashi Rautela, Miss Universe India 2024 Rhea Singha, environmentalist and film producer Pragya Kapoor, and former Miss Universe India and Miss Universe runner-up Celina Jaitly.

Beyond the crown, Kaziah has used her platform to speak candidly about issues that most contestants avoid. In interviews with Khaleej Times and The New Indian Express, she described three years of her adolescence during which she could not bring herself to keep a single unfiltered photograph of herself — a public discussion of body dysmorphia that is unusually direct for a beauty-pageant winner. She has also worked with SpiritEcoHealth on sustainability in menstrual hygiene, and was earlier presented with an award for excellence by Dr. Shashi Tharoor.

She now begins preparations for the 75th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled for November 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she will attempt to bring India its fourth Miss Universe crown after Sushmita Sen (1994), Lara Dutta (2000) and Harnaaz Sandhu (2021).

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Harshita Sahu Wins Miss Universe Madhya Pradesh

Harshita Sahu captured public attention after emerging as the winner of the Miss Universe Madhya Pradesh state auditions conducted by the Miss Universe India organization.

The state-level selection witnessed participation from contestants across Madhya Pradesh, with Harshita impressing the judging panel through her confidence, communication skills, and personality.

Her victory secured her an official berth in the Miss Universe India 2026 national competition, where she will represent Madhya Pradesh alongside finalists from across the country.

Early Life and Education

Harshita Sahu was born and raised in Ruthiyai, a town located in the Guna district of Madhya Pradesh.

Growing up in a modest environment, she pursued higher education with dedication and completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Her academic background later helped her establish a successful career in the banking sector.

At the age of 23, Harshita has already balanced education, professional responsibilities, and pageantry—an uncommon combination in India's beauty pageant circuit.

Career Beyond Pageantry

Professionally, Harshita works as a Data Analyst at Deutsche Bank, showcasing a career rooted in technology and analytics.

Her transition from the corporate world to the national beauty pageant stage reflects a growing trend of professionally accomplished women entering the pageant industry. Instead of following a conventional glamour-only path, Harshita represents a generation that combines education, career achievements, and personal aspirations.

Family Background

Harshita comes from a supportive family in Madhya Pradesh.

• Father: Pramod Sahu – Contractor
• Mother: Sapna Sahu – NGO Worker

Inspired by her mother's commitment to social service, Harshita also collaborates with various non-profit organizations and participates in community welfare initiatives. Social responsibility remains an important aspect of her public identity.

Miss Universe India Journey

Harshita's participation in Miss Universe India 2026 marks her official debut in professional beauty pageants.

She earned her place after successfully clearing the Madhya Pradesh state auditions organized by the Miss Universe India organization.

According to the information provided, the selection panel included:

• Nikhil Anand – Owner of Miss Universe India
• Amjad Khan – Director of Miss Universe India
• Manika Vishwakarma – Miss Universe India 2025 and national model

Following her selection, Harshita underwent professional pageant grooming and portfolio development under pageant coach Ritika Ramtri at The Tiara Pageant Training Studio, preparing for the national competition.

A Voice for Small-Town India

One of the defining aspects of Harshita Sahu's journey is her advocacy for youth from smaller towns.

She believes that geographical limitations should never define ambition and has consistently promoted the message that education, persistence, and self-belief can help individuals achieve national recognition.

Her own transition—from Ruthiyai to the Miss Universe India stage—serves as an example of that philosophy.

Standing at a height of 5'6" (1.68 meters), she was crowned by Dr. Aishwarya Paatapati, Miss Globe India 2023, with Pooja Penumala as the first runner-up. Sowmya is set to represent India in the international Miss Globe competition, scheduled to be held in Albania on October 15, 2024.

Sowmya hails from Bangalore and first came into the limelight by winning the title of Miss Karnataka in 2022. Along with her modeling career, she is set to debut as an actress in the Telugu film "Indrajaalam." Fluent in Kannada, English, and Telugu, Sowmya captivates audiences with her charming personality and poised presence, making her a formidable contender in the beauty pageant world. She has garnered a loyal following on social media for her striking looks, captivating smile, and elegant demeanor. 

In modelling and the arts, Esha has been recognised as a Fashion Glitz Glamour Icon (Miss Beautiful Smile) and has performed in the short film Manthan. Her wider interests span acting, dancing, writing and swimming, and she cites A. R. Rahman as a favourite musician and 3 Idiots as a favourite film.

Name: Shifa Shaikh Zulfiqar Ahmed
Known As: Shifa
Nick Name: shifu
Date Of Birth: 04-03-1997
Age: 24
Profession / Occupation: Model
Mother Tongue: English,Hindi, Marathi
Religion: Muslim
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 5.4
Weight: 59

• Favorites
  Favorite Colour: black,pink, white
  Favorite Actor:Salman khan
  Favorite Actress: rani mukerji, pretty Zinta
  Favorite Food: chinese, junk food
  Hobbies: photography,cooking
  Favorite Musician: falak Shabbir
  Favorite Movies: run, hum saath saath hain
  Favorite Sports: batmenton
  Favorite Destination: Maldives

Education Qualification: M.Com

College / University: sndt university churchgate, hinduja college mcom

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