Shashank Shahi Wins Manhunt International Nepal 2026

The glamorous grand finale of Arna Presents Manhunt International Nepal 2026 concluded with rising talent Shashank Shahi winning the prestigious title of Manhunt International Nepal 2026. Alongside the main crown, he also secured the Empire Collection Mr. Personality award, making him one of the standout contestants of the evening.

Held at Alice Reception, Gairidhara, Kathmandu, the 15th edition of the pageant celebrated Nepal’s emerging male models and personalities who are now set to represent the country on various international platforms. The event brought together fashion, confidence, talent, and professionalism in a grand showcase of Nepal’s growing male pageantry scene.

Prashanna Rai earned the title of Mister Model International Nepal 2026. He also impressed the judges and audience by winning the Square Hotel Mr. Etiquette and Image Channel Mr. Public Choice awards. Meanwhile, Siddhartha Sanjyal was crowned Mister Cosmopolitan Nepal 2026.

Another major winner of the evening was Chanchal Shahi Thakuri, who secured the title of Mister Eco International Nepal 2026. He further added two special awards to his achievement — Suiro Men’s Wear Most Stylish and Jasmine Fitness Mr. Physique.

Several contestants were also recognized with special honors during the event. Bijay Bikram Thapa won the Aventoz Mr. Popular and Creative D Studio Mr. Photogenic awards. Pranav Kattel was named IIFT Manhunt Male Supermodel, while Gagan Rokaya received the Mole Tole Mr. Friendship title. Diwas Magar was honored with the Ultima Lifestyle Mr. Talent award.

The event featured impressive fashion presentations and runway showcases. Contestants first appeared in specially designed outfits created by fourteen student designers from the International Institute of Fashion Technology Nepal (IIFT). The evening also included stylish collections from Suiro Men’s ready-to-wear line, RULEX9 body-fit wear, and elegant tuxedo designs by Empire Collection.

The competition moved through several challenging rounds, including introduction segments, Top 10 semifinal verbal question rounds, and a Top 5 written question segment designed to test intelligence, communication ability, confidence, and social awareness.

The show direction and choreography were handled by renowned fashion choreographer Anup Saxena, while media personality and fashion choreographer Rojin Shakya mentored contestants in stage presentation and communication skills. The grand finale was hosted by Rojin Shakya and Urussa Joshi.

The judging panel featured notable personalities including Mister International Nepal 2024 Dilip Nepali, Manhunt International Nepal 2024 Abhinav Thapa, public health expert Sameer Mani Dixit, entrepreneur Romi Aryal, Evana Manandhar, and veteran choreographer Rachana Gurung Sharma. Legendary fashion choreographer and actor Prashant Tamrakar chaired the judging panel as Chief Judge.

Organized by the Group of Event Entertainers (G.E.E.) in association with Ultima Lifestyle and powered by Image Channel HD, the pageant once again highlighted Nepal’s growing influence in the international fashion and male modeling industry. The platform continues to provide young talents with grooming, exposure, and opportunities to compete globally.

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