Nehal Chudasama
Indian model
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Nehal Chudasama is an Indian model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Diva Universe 2018 and represented India at Miss Universe 2018.[2] In 2025, she participated in Bigg Boss season 19 aired on Colors TV.
- Model
- TV Host
- Actress
Nehal Chudasama | |
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Chudasama in 2018 | |
| Born | Nehal Chudasama Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Education | St. Rocks School,[1] |
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| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Universe India 2018 |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Early life
Nehal Chudasama was born and raised in Mumbai, India. Her father was a flower seller of Gujarati origin.[3] She spoke at a TEDx event, "It was my responsibility to cook food for the entire family every day, which included 15 rotis, rice, one sabzi and dal."[citation needed]
Chudasama was bullied for her darker skin tone, being overweight, and was subject to body shaming.[4] She suffered from depression during her teenage years.[5] She also reported that she was stalked, mentally harassed, and attacked in public.[4]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | The Holiday | Rhea | |
| 2022 | Tu Zakhm Hai | Shanaya Suri | |
| 2024 | Badi Heroine Banti Hai | Anastasia | |
| 2025 | Bigg Boss 19 | Contestant | 14th Place[6] |
| 2026 – present | The 50 | [7] |
Pageantry
In 2018, she auditioned for the title Femina Miss Gujarat, where she was one of the top 3 finalists.[8] Later, the same year, she participated in Miss Diva - 2018 contest and won the title of Miss Diva Universe 2018.[citation needed] Nehal represented India at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant held on 17 December 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand, but failed to make it to the top 20.[citation needed]