- Actress Padmini Kolhapure Enhances the Prestige of the Event by Crowning the Winners
TIL Desk Lucknow:
The grand finale of the prestigious beauty pageant Miss & Mrs. Uttar Pradesh Queen of Excellence 2026 – Season 3, dedicated to women empowerment, was held late Sunday night at Hotel Regnant, Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, in a magnificent and dignified atmosphere. On this special occasion, renowned Bollywood actress Padmini Kolhapure graced the event as the Chief Guest, while the program was elegantly hosted by celebrity anchor Simran Ahuja.
In the Miss Category, Miss Prachi Sharma claimed the winner’s title with her outstanding performance. Divya Singh secured the position of First Runner-Up, while Khushboo Verma was declared Second Runner-Up.
In the Mrs. Uttar Pradesh Queen of Excellence 2026 – Ruby Group, Mrs. Shweta Singh was crowned the winner. Mrs. Ina Flora emerged as First Runner-Up, and Mrs. Saba Anjum secured the Second Runner-Up position.
Additionally, in the Pearl Group, Mrs. Sakshi Bajaj won the title, while Mrs. Tanya Singh was declared First Runner-Up and Mrs. Kalpna Tripathi as Second Runner-Up.
The competition was evaluated by an esteemed jury panel comprising Dr. Sukeshini Agarwal (MBBS, DGO), Mrs. India Worldwide – Beyond Giving 2019; Kirti Mishra, Mrs. India Worldwide 2018; Alpa Shah, Mrs. Universe Eloquence 2022; and Rinky Verma, Mrs. India Body Beautiful 2021.
During the event, Padmini Kolhapure crowned the winners and, while addressing the audience, said.
“Miss & Mrs. Uttar Pradesh Queen of Excellence is not merely a beauty contest; it is a powerful platform that celebrates women’s confidence, talent, and self-reliance. Today’s woman is creating her identity in every sphere—be it home, career, or society. Platforms like these give women the courage to relive their dreams and turn them into reality.”
The event was successfully organized by Dr. Akansha Gogna Creative Eye Foundation. The concept and direction of the platform are led by Dr. Akansha Gogna, a medical professional and titleholder of Mrs. India Queen of Substance and Mrs. Elegant 2021. This platform is specially designed for women who wish to give a new direction to their dreams, confidence, and identity.
Throughout the event, participants showcased their talent, thoughts, confidence, and life journeys across multiple rounds. The grand finale emerged as a powerful celebration of women’s determination, inner strength, and spirit of success.
