Mrs. India Inc in collaboration with hospitality partner – Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, hair and make-up partner – Ramani Fernando Salons, exclusive local producer – Jigsav and agency of record – Cyaniq Consulting & Advisory on Thursday hosted the grand finale of the 4th edition of Mrs. India at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre with the participation of 72 contestants from various parts of India vying for the glamorous title.

The panel of judges included Bollywood stars Malaika Arora, Dino Morea, Shanthakumaran Sreesanth, Cherag Bambbot and Bhawna Rao. South Asia’s pop sensation – Yohani graced the stage with a special performance, draped in a signature outfit by Lovi Sarong, captivating the audience and celebrating beauty, grace and diversity. The event was produced locally by creative producer and entertainment executive – Dilanjan Seneviratne in partnership with the franchise owner – Mohini Sharma, the National Director of Mrs. India Inc.

“This year’s edition of Mrs. India is truly a special one for us and a milestone of our extraordinary journey. We have successfully taken our pageant to the international stage here in Sri Lanka, showcasing the talent, cultural diversity and beauty of women from all around India. I’m thrilled for the winners of this year’s event and want to extend my warm congratulations to each and every one of the contestants and finalists. I also have to extend my sincerest thanks to the event partners and everyone else who supported us in making this vision a reality. Last but not least, we are all thoroughly impressed by the brand of hospitality Sri Lanka has extended, and we are confident our paths will inevitably intertwine in the near future,” commented Mohini Sharma, National Director – Mrs. India Inc.

The grand finale witnessed the crowning of Chethana Joshi Tiwari as Mrs. India for the year 2023 and also saw the crowning of Disha Shetty, Sohini Rohra, Nikita Satya and Roohi Marjara as first, second, third and fourth runner-ups respectively. The winners will have the prestigious opportunity to represent India at the global pageants later in the year.

“It’s been the realization of a long-held vision to contribute towards hosting an event of this scale and nature in Sri Lanka. I fully believe that Sri Lanka is a prime destination to hold international events, and this is just the start of what I’m sure we will achieve in this industry going forward. I had the privilege of working with a truly capable team and received the support of many individuals and brands on this journey. I’m thankful to everyone who helped us bring this event to Sri Lanka including Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, Lovi Sarong, Certis, Cyaniq, and my team at Jigsav for producing the event,” commented Dilanjan Seneviratne, Creative Director & Entertainment Executive – Jigsav.

The event saw 72 contestants vying for the title alongside the musical performance from Yohani and captivating dance performances by Aseka Wijewardena and her troupe of highly capable dancers showcasing the cultural identity of Sri Lanka to the distinguished audience in attendance.The evening concluded an after-hours celebration of the event at the Cinnamon Grand with the participation of the glamorous audience, jury and attendees.