{"id":40933,"date":"2025-07-09T18:30:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/09\/meghana-venkatesh-crowned-first-runner-up-at-mrs-india-one-in-a-million-2025-season-5\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T18:30:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:00:29","slug":"meghana-venkatesh-crowned-first-runner-up-at-mrs-india-one-in-a-million-2025-season-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/09\/meghana-venkatesh-crowned-first-runner-up-at-mrs-india-one-in-a-million-2025-season-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghana Venkatesh Crowned First Runner Up at Mrs India One in a Million\u00a02025,\u00a0Season\u00a05"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi [India], July 8: <\/strong>Mrs. India One in a Million 2025 \u2013 Season 5, presented by Forever India Events, concluded in a spectacular showcase of strength, elegance, and empowerment at Hotel Leela Ambience, New Delhi. Among 57 exceptional finalists chosen from over 3,700 applicants worldwide, Meghana Venkatesh earned the coveted title of 1st Runner\u2011Up, celebrated for her intelligence, grace, and authenticity.<\/p>\n<p>Organised by Mr. Prashant Chaudhary and Ms. Swati Dixit, powered by Tiska Grooming Academy, and supported by Jai Dental Care, Pitch-X Wellness Brand by Dr. Tannu Gupta, and ICONIC Management, this four-day event highlighted the celebration of womanhood on national and international platforms.<\/p>\n<p>From the start, Meghana stood out \u2014 showcasing poise and presence in rounds spanning ethnic wear, cocktail gown, talent, and Q&amp;A. She garnered admiration from judges, peer contestants, and the audience alike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Her achievements were further recognised with two esteemed subtitle awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0Mrs. Best Hair<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0Mrs. Beauty with Brains<\/p>\n<p><strong>Corporate Leader Turned Crowned Queen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meghana is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Tonbo Imaging, a major player in the defense and aerospace industry. She holds a B.E. in Computer Science from GSSSIETW, Mysore and an MBA in HR &amp; Marketing from Alvas Institute, Mangalore.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t just hire talent \u2014 I spot brilliance before the world even notices it,\u201d Meghana said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ramp was simply another stage to express that passion and purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her decision to join the pageant represented more than personal achievement \u2014 it was a powerful statement blending professional success with grace. Meghana embodies today\u2019s Indian woman: ambitious, poised, aware, and courageous.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Rooted in Growth, Guided by Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Outside her professional sphere, Meghana is a dedicated traveller, fitness enthusiast, and serene gardener who believes in continuous growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether in the workplace, on stage, or in my garden \u2014 I\u2019m always nurturing something. Growth is the most honest expression of who I am,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n<p>Her transformation through the pageant \u2014 managing fitness regimes, grooming schedules, and mental training \u2014 inspired many around her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Mentored by Experts, Judged by Icons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The grand finale was hosted by actor Sachin Khurana and attended by Bollywood actress Tisca Chopra, who also sat on the jury. The esteemed panel included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Director, Forever India Events -Sanjay Berry<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Supermodel Donna Masih<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Entrepreneur Syed Zareen<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Smile Coach &amp; Expert \u2013 Dr Suruchi Bawa<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Motivational Speaker,Writer and Banker \u2013 Purnima Padmasana<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Founder, Mrs. India One in a Million \u2013 Prashant Chaudhary<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meghana expressed her gratitude to her mentors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Dr. Suruchi Bawa \u2013 Smiling coach and Expert<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ramp coach -Super model Donna Masih<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Suchana Bera \u2013 Social Media Expert \u00a0and Luxury Brands Consultants<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Anupama Katyal \u2013 Celebrity makeup artist &amp; Former Lakm\u00e9 Creative Director<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Rashmi Virmani \u2013 Show director<\/p>\n<p>She also thanked founders Mr. Prashant Chaudhary and Ms. Swati Dixit for creating a life-changing platform that uplifts women across the globe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Using the Crown as a Platform for Change<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>As 1st Runner\u2011Up, Meghana is committed to transforming her title into meaningful advocacy. Her priorities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Promoting women\u2019s leadership in professional spaces<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Advocating for mental wellness and emotional resilience<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Championing body positivity and self-image confidence<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Empowering working women in both traditional and non-traditional careers<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis crown carries meaning far beyond the stage. It\u2019s a tool, a voice, and a commitment. I want to use it to inspire women who feel unseen or unheard in their everyday roles \u2014 whether they\u2019re managing boardrooms, classrooms or living rooms,\u201d Meghana affirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Her message is clear: women should dream boldly, lead fearlessly, and overcome all barriers\u2014self\u2011imposed or societal.<\/p>\n<p>Email:\u00a0contact@mrsindiamillion.com<\/p>\n<p>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrsindiamillion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.mrsindiamillion.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi [India], July 8: Mrs. India One in a Million 2025 \u2013 Season 5, presented by Forever India Events, concluded in a spectacular showcase [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":40934,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[625],"class_list":["post-40933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-lifestyle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40933","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40933"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40933\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40934"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40933"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40933"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40933"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}