Mohini Sharma

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Mohini Sharma
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In a 2024 interview
Born
Mumbai, India
Alma mater Middlesex University London
Occupation(s)Social entrepreneur, and beauty pageant director
Years active2016–present
Organization Mrs. India Inc
Notable work Mrs. World (2016)
TitleMrs. India World (2016)
Website mohinisharma.in

Mohini Satyendra Sharma is an Indian educationist, social entrepreneur, and beauty pageant director, known as the founder and national director of Mrs. India Inc., a national beauty pageant for married women. She represented India at Mrs. World 2016 pageant.

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Sharma is also a TEDx speaker and trustee of the Udaan Trust, advocating for women's rights and environmental causes.

Early life and education

Mohini Satyendra Sharma was born to Satyendra Sharma in Mumbai, India. She holds a Bachelor's degree in banking and insurance, and an MBA in business strategy and social welfare from Middlesex University London, United Kingdom. [1] [2] [3]

Prior to her pageantry career, she managed secondary schools and preschools in Mumbai and its outskirts for nine years, establishing her foundation as an educationist. [4] [2]

Career

Sharma began her career in the beauty pageant industry after winning the Mrs. India World 2016 title, representing India at the Mrs. World pageant held in Korea. [5] [6] [7]

Inspired by her experience, she founded Mrs. India Inc. in 2016 to create a platform for married women to showcase their beauty, intelligence, and talents while challenging societal stereotypes. The pageant is affiliated with international competitions such as Mrs. World, Mrs. Globe, and Mrs. Galaxy, Mrs. International Summit, and Mrs. International World, and has produced notable winners like Sargam Koushal (Mrs. World 2022). [8] [2]

Under Sharma's leadership, Mrs. India Inc. has expanded to include initiatives like Indian Femme, aimed at further women’s empowerment. In 2021, she became the first Indian to serve on the judging panel for the Mrs. Sri Lanka World pageant. [9] [8] [10]

As a social entrepreneur, Sharma serves as president of the Inner Wheel Club and is involved with NGOs focusing on health, sanitation, cancer care for children, and education for underprivileged girls. [11]

In 2025, she collaborated with Greenpeace India and Greenpeace South Asia at the Cannes Film Festival to advocate for climate justice, partnering with Juhi Vyas. [12] [13] [14]

Sharma is also a TEDx speaker and has been featured in publications for her entrepreneurial journey. [15]

Awards and recognition

References

  1. "Mrs India 2025 | Beauty Pageant For Married Women | Mrs India Inc". www.mrsindiainc.org. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Outdoing Expectations with Mohini Sharma Mane: From Entrepreneur to Mrs. India - Jam with Sam". 28 January 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  3. Vidya (9 October 2024). "Mrs India winner Shherryi Singh barred from participating in other pageants". India Today. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  4. "About Us | Mrs India Inc". www.mrsindiainc.org. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  5. "Mohini Sharma to Represent India at Mrs World 2016 in Korea". News18. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  6. "Women need a platform to showcase beauty: Ex-Mrs India". Women need a platform to showcase beauty: Ex-Mrs India. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  7. Excelsior, Daily (3 November 2016). "Mohini Sharma to represent India at Mrs World 2016 in Korea". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  8. 1 2 "About Us | Mrs India Inc". www.mrsindiainc.org. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Mrs. India Inc founder, Mohini Sharma becomes the first Indian to join the judging panel of Mrs Sri Lanka World 2020 pageant". The Times of India. 10 April 2021. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  10. thepostadmin (29 April 2022). "Meet the Founder ~ Mohini Sharma of Mrs. India Inc and Indian Femme – The Post India". The Post. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  11. "Mohini Sharma | Owner of Mrs India Inc | Philanthropist | Queen Maker of India". mohinisharma.in. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  12. "Cannes with a Cause: Not Just a Dress, Not Just a Red Carpet". Greenpeace South Asia. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  13. MPost (16 May 2025). "Indian voices take climate justice to Cannes". www.millenniumpost.in. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  14. "Juhi Vyas and Mohini Sharma spotlight climate crisis at Cannes Festival". Media India Group. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  15. "TEDxIIMSambalpur | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  16. Sharma, Mohini. "Mohini Sharma - Author Biography | Entrepreneur". Entrepreneur. Archived from the original on 28 April 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  17. "India's Leading Women Empowerment Organization - Shekunj.com". Shekunj. Retrieved 26 August 2025.