Glamanand Group

Last updated
Formation2014
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters New Delhi
Location
Membership
Official language
Hindi, English
OwnerNikhil Anand
National Director
Nikhil Anand
Key people
  • Nikhil Anand
  • Nishant Anand
  • Rajiv K Shrivastava
Parent organisation
Glamanand Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
Website www.glamanand.com

The Glamanand Group is an Indian organization headquartered in New Delhi, which conducts national and international beauty pageants. Founded in 2014 by Nikhil Anand, it has since acquired a number of international beauty pageant licenses in India. [1] [2] [3]

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Glamanand Group owns two international pageants, Miss Multinational and Miss Teen International. [4] [5]

History

Current Franchisees
MembershipYear
Miss Tourism World 2017, 2023 – Present
Miss Teen International 2019 – Present
Miss Teen Universe2019 – Present
Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 – Present
Miss Charm 2024 – Present
Miss Cosmo 2024 – Present
Miss Universe 2024 – Present
Former Franchisees
MembershipYear
Miss Grand International 2020, 2022 – 2024
Miss International 2015 – 2022
Miss Earth 2015, 2018
Miss Globe International 2016, 2021
Miss Multinational2017 – 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. Supriya Aiman was the first titleholder of Glamanand Miss International India. The pageant continued annually until 2022. [8] [9]

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. [10] [11] 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. [12]

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. [13] [14]

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. [15]

International results

Number of wins under the
Glamanand Group
PageantWins
Miss Grand International 1
Miss Teen International 1
Miss Teen Universe1

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. [16]

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. [17] [18]

In 2019, Glamanand had its first international victory when Aayushi Dholakia won Miss Teen International 2019. [19] [20]

In 2023, Arshina Sumbul, Miss Grand India 2023, represented India at Miss Grand International in Vietnam and placed in the Top 20. [21]

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. [22] [23]

On November 9, 2024, Trishna Ray Ray won Miss Teen Universe in South Africa, becoming the first Indian to claim this title. This marked the group's second international win. [24]

Representatives to International Pageants

Color key

Current Franchise

Miss Universe

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of Mexico.svg 2024 Rhea Singha 19 Gujarat Top 30

Miss Tourism World

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2016Sneha Jagiasi25 Maharashtra Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Miss Tourism Best Personality
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2017 Ishika Taneja 23 New Delhi Unplaced
3 Special Awards
    • Miss Tourism World Business Woman
    • Miss Popularity
    • Miss Beauty with Brain
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2023Asmita Chakraborty23 West Bengal Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Best Talent of the World
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2024Irene Dkhar22 Meghalaya TBA

Miss Asia Pacific International

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2024 Sophiya Singh29 Uttar Pradesh Top 20
2 Special Awards
    • Continental Queen of Asia
    • 2nd Runner-up – Best National Costume

Miss Charm

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2024 Shivangi Desai22 Maharashtra Top 10
1 Special Award
    • Best in Evening Gown

Miss Cosmo

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2024 Rajashree Dowarah19 Assam Unplaced

Miss Teen International

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of India.svg 2018 Ritika Khatnani 16 Maharashtra 1st Runner-up
Flag of India.svg 2019 Aayushi Dholakia 16 Gujarat Miss Teen International 2019
1 Special Award
    • Winner – Best National Costume
Flag of India.svg 2022 Rashi Parasrampuria19 Maharashtra Top 10
1 Special Award
    • Miss Teen International Asia
Flag of Cambodia.svg 2023 Mannat Siwach16 Rajasthan 1st Runner-up
2 Special Awards
    • Beauty with a Purpose
    • Best in Ramp Walk
Flag of India.svg 2024 Sejal Gupta13 Punjab Top 8
1 Special Award
    • Beauty with a Purpose
Flag of India.svg 2025Kaziah Liz Mejo17 Kerala TBA

Miss Teen Universe

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of Mexico.svg 2019Vridhi Jain19 New Delhi Top 11
2 Special Awards
    • Miss Teen Universe Asia
    • Best Hair
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2021Wachi Pareek18 Chhattisgarh 2nd Runner-up
1 Special Award
    • Best in Interview
Flag of the United States.svg 2022Brunda Yerrabali16 Karnataka Top 10
1 Special Award
    • Top Model
Flag of South Africa.svg 2024 Trishna Ray 19 Odisha Miss Teen Universe 2024
5 Special Awards
    • Winner – Miss Talent
    • Top 5 – Best National Costume
    • Top 10 – Influencer Challenge
    • Top 10 – Face to Face Challenge
    • Top 10 – Miss Social Media
2025Carrissa Bopanna19 Karnataka TBA

Former Franchise

Miss Grand International

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of Thailand.svg 2020 Simran Sharma22 Assam Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Top 15 – Queens with the Golden Crown
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2022 Praachi Nagpal24 Telangana Unplaced
2 Special Awards
    • Top 10 – Pre-Arrival Voting
    • Top 10 – Country's Power of the Year challenge
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2023 Arshina Sumbul 24 Rajasthan Top 20
2 Special Awards
    • Top 20 – Best National Costume (Judge's Choice)
    • Top 20 – Country's Power of the Year Challenge
Flag of Thailand.svg 2024 Rachel Gupta 20 Punjab Miss Grand International 2024
5 Special Awards
    • Winner – Grand Pageant's Choice Award
    • Top 4 – Country's Power of the Year Challenge
    • Top 10 – Pre-Arrival Voting
    • Top 10 – Best in Swimsuit (Judge's Choice)
    • Top 30 – Grand Voice Challenge

Miss International

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of Japan.svg 2015 Supriya Aiman 25 Bihar Unplaced
Flag of Japan.svg 2016 Rewati Chetri 23 Assam Unplaced
Flag of Japan.svg 2017 Ankita Kumari22 Jharkhand Unplaced
Flag of Japan.svg 2018 Tanishqa Bhosale 19 Maharashtra Unplaced
Flag of Japan.svg 2019 Simrithi Bathija 20 Maharashtra Unplaced
Flag of Japan.svg 2022 Zoya Afroz 28 Uttar Pradesh Unplaced

Miss Earth

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of Austria.svg 2015 Aaital Khosla 20 Punjab Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • Winner – Cooking challenge (Team Asia)
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2018 Nishi Bhardwaj23 New Delhi Unplaced
1 Special Award
    • 2nd Runner-Up – Resort Wear Competition (Air Group)

The Miss Globe

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of Albania.svg 2016Rammya Singh Ahluwalia21 Punjab Did not participate
Flag of Albania.svg 2021 Tanya Sinha23 Jharkhand Did not participate

Miss Multinational

YearDelegateAgeHometownPlacement & Performance
PlacementsSpecial award(s)
Flag of India.svg 2017Shefali Sharma22 New Delhi 2nd Runner-up
Flag of India.svg 2018Simran Sharma20 Assam Top 8
1 Special Award
    • Best National Costume
2021Tanvi Malhara25 Maharashtra No competition held
2022Divija Gambhir25 Rajasthan No competition held

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