The 72nd Miss World Grand Finale concluded in Hyderabad with Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand securing the prestigious Miss World 2025 crown. She received the title from outgoing winner Krystyna Pyszková, marking a celebratory moment for Thailand on the global stage.
This year’s gala event was co-hosted by Miss World 2016 Stephanie del Valle and Indian television presenter Sachiin Kumbhar, continuing India’s vibrant association with hosting global pageants.
Nandini Gupta Reaches Final 20, Misses Top 8
India’s contender, Nandini Gupta, advanced impressively through multiple rounds—first the Top 40, then entering the Top 20—before concluding her Miss World 2025 journey just ahead of the Top 8 cutoff.
Had she lifted the crown, Nandini would have become India’s seventh Miss World, joining an illustrious list that includes:
- Reita Faria (1966)
- Aishwarya Rai (1994)
- Diana Hayden (1997)
- Yukta Mookhey (1999)
- Priyanka Chopra (2000)
- Manushi Chhillar (2017)
A Rising Star from Rajasthan
The 21-year-old Nandini, crowned Miss India 2023 after winning the Miss Rajasthan title, hails from Kaithun, a small town near Kota. Daughter of a farmer and a homemaker, she grew up amid fields of mustard, millets, and black chickpeas. In interviews, she has often spoken affectionately about her family, her younger sister, and Banjo, their playful Labrador.
India Hosts the Pageant Again
This edition of Miss World carries additional significance as India hosted the event for the second consecutive year, showcasing the country’s global cultural presence and hospitality. Hyderabad welcomed 108 contestants from around the world for the month-long pageant celebrations.
Despite missing the top spots, Nandini Gupta’s journey has inspired millions, reinforcing India’s strong legacy on the Miss World stage.
