Dhruvi Patel, a Computer Information System student from the USA, has been crowned Miss India Worldwide 2024 at a grand event held in Edison, New Jersey. Organized by the New York-based India Festival Committee, this prestigious event is the longest-running Indian pageant outside India.
Dhruvi, who aspires to become a Bollywood actor and UNICEF Ambassador, expressed her joy and gratitude after winning the title. “Winning Miss India Worldwide is such an incredible honor. It’s more than just a crown – it represents my heritage, my values, and the opportunity to inspire others on a global scale,” she said after her crowning.
The competition saw contestants from around the world competing for the coveted title. Lisa Abdoelhak from Suriname was declared the first runner-up, while Malvika Sharma from the Netherlands secured the second runner-up spot.
In the Mrs. category, SuAnn Mouttet from Trinidad and Tobago was crowned the winner. Sneha Nambiar and Pawandip Kaur from the United Kingdom were named the first and second runners-up, respectively.
In the Teen category, Sierra Suret from Guadeloupe won the title of Miss Teen India Worldwide, with Shreya Singh from the Netherlands and Shradha Tedjoe from Suriname finishing as the first and second runners-up.
The event, spearheaded by Indian-Americans Neelam and Dharmatma Saran, celebrates Indian heritage on a global stage and has become a symbol of cross-cultural pride.
