Glamanand Group
National beauty pageant organisation in India
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The Glamanand Group is an Indian organization headquartered in New Delhi, which conducts national and international beauty pageants. Founded in 2013 by Nikhil Anand, it has since acquired a number of international beauty pageant licenses in India.[1][2][3]
| Formation | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Location | |
| Members |
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Official language | Hindi, English |
| Owner | Nikhil Anand |
National Director | Nikhil Anand |
Key people |
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Parent organisation | Glamanand Entertainment Pvt Ltd. |
| Website | www |
Glamanand Group owns 3 international pageants Miss Teen International, Miss Teen Earth and Miss Multinational.[4][5]
History
| Current Franchisees | |
|---|---|
| Membership | Year |
| Miss Tourism World | 2017, 2023 – Present |
| Miss Teen International | 2019 – Present |
| Miss Teen Universe | 2019 – Present |
| Miss Charm | 2024 – Present |
| Miss Universe | 2024 – Present |
| Miss International | 2015 – 2022, 2025-present |
| Miss Global | 2026 – Present |
| Former Franchisees | |
| Membership | Year |
| Miss Asia Pacific International | 2024 |
| Miss Grand International | 2020, 2022 – 2024 |
| Miss Cosmo | 2024 |
| Miss Earth | 2015, 2018 |
| Miss Globe International | 2016, 2021 |
| Miss Multinational | 2017 – 2022 |
Nikhil Anand founded the Glamanand Group after participating in the Mr. North India 2013 competition.[6] In 2014, he launched Glamanand Entertainment Pvt Ltd, and in 2015, the company acquired the national franchise rights for Miss Earth and Miss International.[7]
The first "Glamanand Super Model India" pageant took place on 4 November 2015 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in New Delhi. This event selected India's representatives for Miss Earth, Miss International, and Miss Tourism World.[8] Supriya Aiman was the first titleholder of Glamanand Miss International India. The pageant continued annually until 2022.[9][10]
In 2020, the Glamanand Group obtained the license for Miss Grand International. To select India's representative, the organization introduced Miss Grand India in 2023. Arshina Sumbul, the first Miss Grand India, made it to the Top 20 at Miss Grand International 2023, held in Vietnam.[11][12] Sophiya Singh, originally chosen as Miss Tourism World India at the Miss Grand India 2023 event, later became Miss Asia Pacific International India. In 2024, she represented India at Miss Asia Pacific International in the Philippines, where she reached the Top 20 and won the Continental Queen of Asia title.[13]
In 2024, Glamanand acquired the franchise rights for four more international pageants: Miss Asia Pacific International, Miss Charm, Miss Cosmo International, and Miss Universe. Following this, the group launched Miss Universe India. State franchises were introduced to select participants for the national finals, and a national audition awarded wildcard entries. NRI (Non-Resident Indians) finalists were also included.[14][15]
The first Miss Universe India competition was held on 22 September 2024, with Rhea Singha winning the title. She represented India at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico and reached the Top 30.[16]
International results
The Glamanand Group first sent representatives to international pageants in 2015, with delegates competing in Miss International, Miss Earth, and Miss Tourism World. However, none of them advanced to the semifinals.[17]
In 2018, the group acquired Miss Teen International. Ritika Khatnani, representing the group, finished as the first runner-up at the first Miss Teen International held in Gurgaon.[18][19]
In 2019, Glamanand had its first international victory when Aayushi Dholakia won Miss Teen International 2019.[20][21]
| Number of wins under the Glamanand Group | |
|---|---|
| Pageant | Wins |
| Miss Grand International | 1 |
| Miss Teen International | 1 |
| Miss Teen Universe | 1 |
In 2023, Arshina Sumbul, Miss Grand India 2023, represented India at Miss Grand International in Vietnam and placed in the Top 20.[22][23]
On October 25, 2024, in Thailand, Rachel Gupta became the first Indian to win Miss Grand International title. This was the group's first international win outside of its own pageant. Gupta was the fourth delegate the group sent to this competition.[24][25]
On November 9, 2024, Trishna Ray won Miss Teen Universe in South Africa, becoming the first Indian to claim this title. This marked the group's second international win.[26]
In 2025, Roosh Sindhu, Miss International India 2025, represented India at Miss International 2025 in Japan and placed in the Top 20 becoming the first Indian to place at Miss International since 2012. Also, Mehak Dhingra, Miss Charm India 2025 who represented India at Miss Charm 2025 secured a Top 12 placement marking a back to back Top 12 placement for India at the pageant.
Competition irregularities
In November 2024, following India's win at the Miss Grand International 2024 pageant, Nikhil Anand, President of Glamanand Entertainment, publicly criticized Miss Grand International (MGI) on social media after their partnership ended.[27] Anand accused MGI of disrespect, prioritizing financial gains, and attempting to draw comparisons with Miss Universe. He also highlighted that several national directors had left the organization due to its conduct. In response, MGI cited contractual violations and delayed payments, announcing that it would not renew its franchise agreement with Glamanand Entertainment.[28][29]
Representatives to International Pageants
- Color key
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the Finlaist/Semi-finalists
- : Unplaced but given special award(s)
Current Franchise
Miss Universe
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Placement & Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2024 | Rhea Singha | 19 | Gujarat | Top 30 | |
| 2025 | Manika Vishwakarma | 22 | Rajasthan | Top 30 | |
Miss International
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Placement & Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2015 | Ayeesha Aiman | 25 | Bihar | Unplaced | |
| 2016 | Rewati Chetri | 23 | Assam | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | Ankita Kumari | 22 | Jharkhand | Unplaced | |
| 2018 | Tanishqa Bhosale | 19 | Maharashtra | Unplaced | |
| 2019 | Simrithi Bathija | 20 | Maharashtra | Unplaced | |
| 2022 | Zoya Afroz | 28 | Uttar Pradesh | Unplaced | |
| 2025 | Roosh Sindhu | 25 | Maharashtra | Top 20 |
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The Glamanand Group did not send a delegate to Miss International in the years 1960–2014, 2023 and 2024.
Miss Tourism World
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Placement & Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2016 | Sneha Jagiasi | 25 | Maharashtra | Unplaced | 1 Special Award
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| 2017 | Ishika Taneja | 23 | New Delhi | Unplaced | 3 Special Awards
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| 2023 | Asmita Chakraborty | 23 | West Bengal | Unplaced | 1 Special Award
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| 2024 | Irene Dkhar | 22 | Meghalaya | Top 15 | 1 Special Award
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| 2025 | Amishi Kaushik | 23 | Haryana | TBA | |
Miss Charm
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Placement & Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2024 | Shivangi Desai | 22 | Maharashtra | Top 10 | 1 Special Award
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| 2025 | Mehak Dhingra | 19 | New Delhi | Top 12 | 1 Special Award
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Miss Global
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Placement & Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2026 | Tanya Sharma | 25 | Uttar Pradesh | TBA | |
Miss Teen International
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Placement & Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2018 | Ritika Khatnani | 16 | Maharashtra | 1st Runner-up | |
| 2019 | Aayushi Dholakia | 16 | Gujarat | Miss Teen International 2019 | 1 Special Award
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| 2022 | Rashi Parasrampuria | 19 | Maharashtra | Top 10 | 1 Special Award
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| 2023 | Mannat Siwach | 16 | Rajasthan | 1st Runner-up | 2 Special Awards
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| 2024 | Sejal Gupta | 13 | Punjab | Top 8 | 1 Special Award
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| 2025 | Kaziah Liz Mejo | 17 | Kerala | 1st Runner-up | 1 Special Award
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| 2026 | Divvya Wadhwa | 16 | Maharashtra | TBA | |
Miss Teen Universe
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Placement & Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2019 | Vridhi Jain | 19 | New Delhi | Top 11 | 2 Special Awards
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| 2021 | Wachi Pareek | 18 | Chhattisgarh | 2nd Runner-up | 1 Special Award
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| 2022 | Brunda Yerrabali | 16 | Karnataka | Top 10 | 1 Special Award
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| 2024 | Trishna Ray | 19 | Odisha | Miss Teen Universe 2024 | 5 Special Awards
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| 2025 | Carrissa Bopanna | 19 | Karnataka | 3rd Runner-up | 2 Special Awards
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Former Franchise
The following is a list of franchises formerly held by the Glamanand Group, for which the organization no longer sends delegates.
Miss Asia Pacific International
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Placement & Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2024 | Sophiya Singh | 29 | Uttar Pradesh | Top 20 | 2 Special Awards
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Miss Grand International
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Placement & Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2020 | Simran Sharma | 22 | Assam | Unplaced | 1 Special Award
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| 2022 | Praachi Nagpal | 24 | Telangana | Unplaced | 2 Special Awards
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| 2023 | Arshina Sumbul | 24 | Rajasthan | Top 20 | 2 Special Awards
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| 2024 | Rachel Gupta | 20 | Punjab | Miss Grand International 2024 | 5 Special Awards
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Miss Cosmo
Miss Earth
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Placement & Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2015 | Aaital Khosla | 20 | Punjab | Unplaced | 1 Special Award
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| 2018 | Nishi Bhardwaj | 23 | New Delhi | Unplaced | 1 Special Award
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The Miss Globe
Miss Multinational
| Year | Delegate | Age | Hometown | Placement & Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placements | Special award(s) | ||||
| 2017 | Shefali Sharma | 22 | New Delhi | 2nd Runner-up | |
| 2018 | Simran Sharma | 20 | Assam | Top 8 | 1 Special Award
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| 2021 | Tanvi Malhara | 25 | Maharashtra | No competition held | |
| 2022 | Divija Gambhir | 25 | Rajasthan | No competition held | |