Samikshya Sharma and Rita Tamang emerged as the major winners of the 11th edition of Miss & Misses Beautiful Nepal, held at the National Dance Theatre in Jamal, Kathmandu. Samikshya claimed the Miss Beautiful Nepal crown, while Rita was named Mrs. Beautiful Nepal.
Rita Tamang, a professional beautician, delivered one of the evening’s standout performances. Along with the Mrs. Beautiful Nepal title, she won three additional honours Best Walk, Most Photogenic and Most Talented—highlighting her confidence, stage presence and overall performance.
Miss Beautiful Nepal winner Samikshya Sharma also dominated several award categories. In addition to the main crown, she secured the titles of Most Popular, Best Walk, Most Photogenic and Most Punctual, making her one of the most decorated contestants of the event.
In the Mrs. Beautiful Nepal category, Mandira Acharya was named First Runner-Up, while Geeta Budhathoki finished as Second Runner-Up. Srijana Ghimire secured the Third Runner-Up position, followed by Rita Katuwal as Fourth Runner-Up.
Among the additional honours, Srijana Ghimire received the Viewers’ Choice award, Rekha Shrestha was selected as Organiser’s Choice, and Sunita Shrestha Acharya won the Most Popular title.
In the Miss Beautiful Nepal category, Tara Kumari Dulal was named First Runner-Up, Nisha Rajbahak secured the Second Runner-Up position, and Sanjina Chaudhary finished as Third Runner-Up.
The 11th edition of the pageant was organised by Dakshya International under the leadership of its chairman and veteran makeup artist Tek Raj Pandey. Geeta Upreti managed the event, Rahul Banjade served as director, and Ashwini Kant Jha handled the choreography.
Lila Kumari Bhandari, Vice-Chairperson of the National Assembly, attended as Chief Guest, while veteran actor Shiva Shrestha was present as Special Guest.
The judging panel was headed by veteran actress Tripti Nadkar as Chief Judge. Other jury members included singer Anand Karki, journalist Sandip Poudel, Bijaya Adhikari, winner of Misses Beautiful Nepal 2024, Dr. Suchana Marahatta, fashion designer Dina Gurung, and Neelam Gurung, winner of Misses Gurung 2022.
Bringing together beauty, confidence, personality, talent and stage presentation, the 11th Miss & Misses Beautiful Nepal offered contestants a platform to showcase their individuality while celebrating contemporary beauty and womanhood.
