Mrs India International Queen Is More Than a Beauty Pageant—It's a Platform That Creates Role Models: Ankita Saroha

Published 12 August 2026 · local

Ankita Saroha Founder and Director of Mrs India International Queen (MIIQ), hit the headlines again after the successful completion of one of the top beauty

Ankita Saroha Founder and Director of Mrs India International Queen (MIIQ), hit the headlines again after the successful completion of one of the top beauty pageants for married women in India. She has redefined the married women beauty pageant experience by moving beyond glamour to champion confidence, inclusivity and women's empowerment, earning appreciation for her progressive approach to pageantry. The recently concluded sixth edition of Mrs India International Queen 2026, held at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi, reflected her philosophy. Along with Bollywood actor Neelam Kothari Soni, Ankita Saroha, crowned Dhanashri Joshi Deshmukh from Delhi as the Winner of Mrs India International Queen 2026, and Mira Gadhia from Dubai as the Winner of Classic Mrs India International Queen 2026. Both the winners received Rs 1 Lakh cash prize each. Yet, according to Saroha, the true success of the platform goes far beyond the winners' podium. As a former titleholder of Mrs. India 2017 and Mrs International Global 2018 3rd Runner-Up, Ankita Saroha has become a popular face in India’s beauty pageant world. Since launching the platform in 2020, her vision is to reclaim their aspirations and inspire others through their journeys, has won her accolades from all corners of the industry. Speaking from the grand finale podium Ankita said, “A lot of women unknowingly give up their dreams after marriage while juggling their roles at home and office.

I wanted to give them a platform which tells every woman, it’s never too late to dream.” The trailblazer entrepreneur in the beauty and fashion world elaborated, “My above vision became the inspiration behind Mrs India International Queen. Competitors come from diverse fields, backgrounds and age groups showcasing that the zest to achieve something isn’t restricted by marriage or kids. Age has never been a barrier for MIIQ. The contestants this year ranged from 21-74 years old! Competitors from small towns have been pitting it against those from larger cities and even international participants over the years. Every year contestants hail from different parts of the world! Empowering Beauty with a Purpose So far so good, but Mrs India International Queen is not any regular pageant. Beauty with purpose has been the focus. Competitors are not only judged on their looks but their confidence and intent. Mrs India International Queen is a platform to empower women to be the role models of the society and not just about modelling. From answering rounds on stage to their communication skills, leadership abilities and achievements; MIIQ pushes contestants to bring their A-game. Monisha Sreekanth (Singapore) won Mrs India International Queen 2026 1st Runner Up and a cash prize of 50,000. Mrs. Elanor Rajendran (Singapore) won Classic Mrs India International Queen 2026 1st Runner Up and a cash prize of 50,000.