Abu Dhabi: Lipika Fashion and Events organized the prestigious “Mr. and Mrs. Middle East” fashion show and beauty pageant at the luxurious Sheraton Resort in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Captain Prashant, a resident of Patna living in Abu Dhabi, spearheaded the production, while Lipika Bhattaru assumed the pivotal role of show creator.
The event showcased the charm and elegance of models hailing from Bihar and Jharkhand, who participated with great enthusiasm. The runway saw the likes of Sanskriti Verma, Pratima Mishra, Preeti Yadav, Amrita Singh, Jyotiraj, Naina Prasad, Lishant Acharya, Sheona Singh, Kumar Rudra Prasad, and more, creating a star-studded affair. Distinguished guests in attendance included Abu Dhabi’s Arabist music sensation Ahmed Al Hoshani, French opera singer Elinor Morel, Chanda Bhatia, Bindu Nair, DJ Mac, Parheem Pratapan, Aishwarya, Imran Khan, Shilpa Hingorani, Piyush Biyani, Simra Abida, Sandeep Dharma, Sonakshi, among others.
The pageant crowned various titles, with Shweta Anchaliya securing the coveted title of Mrs. Fashion Icon. Other notable awards included Sanskrit Verma as Mrs. Congeniality, Anusha Nair as Mrs. Photogenic, Bhumika as Mrs. Beautiful Smile, Shirleu George as Mrs. Talented, Sonali Pawar as Mrs. Glamorous, Sonali Jain as Mrs. Popular, Preeti Yadav as Mrs. Rampwalk, and Falguni as Mrs. Beautiful Hair. Pratima Mishra was honored with the title of Miss Courageous, Jyoti Raj as Mrs. Fit and Fabulous, and Anuprita as Mrs. Confident.
The final results crowned Bhumika Pancholi in the Royal Winner Category, while Shweta Anchaliya claimed the top spot in the Classic Winner Category, emerging as the first winner. The First Runner Up titles were awarded to Royal Falguni Kumar and Classic Sonali Jain, with the Second Runner Up titles going to Royal Jyotiraj and Classic Sanskriti Verma. Sonali Pawar and Anuprita Pagaria were selected as brand ambassadors.
In the men’s category, Prince John clinched the winner’s title, followed by Nitin Lalchandani as the first runner up and Dev Sushil Kumar as the second runner up. Karan Verma was named the brand ambassador in this category.
Recognizing social influence and impact, Bihari Pride founder Kumar Diwakar Prasad received the Social Influencer award, while FIMM Vice President Lokesh Mishra was honored as the Social Impact Entrepreneur. The event not only celebrated beauty and talent but also showcased the diversity and vibrancy of the Middle East’s cultural landscape.
