Swastik Dhakal Wins Nepal’s Top Male Pageant Manhunt International Nepal 2025

14th edition of Manhunt International Nepal concludes with Swastik Dhakal taking the crown. Rujit Duwal secured the First Runner-up and Ribhun Kunwar secured the Second Runner-up spot.


The grand finale of Manhunt International Nepal 2025, Nepal’s longest running male beauty pageant, was successfully held at G.A. Hall in Thamel, Kathmandu. Now in its 14th edition, the prestigious event saw Swastik Dhakal claim the coveted title of Manhunt International Nepal 2025.

The competition also crowned Srijesh Joshi as Mister International Nepal 2025 and Kelishan Bajracharya as Mister Cosmopolitan Nepal 2025. These three titleholders will go on to represent Nepal at their respective international pageants.

In the runner-up positions, Rujit Duwal secured the First Runner-up spot, while Rivan Kunwar was named Second Runner-up.

Organized jointly by the Group of Event Entertainers (G.E.E.) and House of Fashion Nepal, the event served as the official national selection platform for the international Manhunt pageant.

Several participants were also recognized with special awards:

  • Kiran Joshi – Mister Discipline Award
  • Jeevan BK – Mister Talent Award & Mister Friendship Award
  • Rujit Duwal – Mister Photogenic & Mister Personality Award
  • Tilak Joshi – Mister Stylish Award
  • Rivan Kuwar – Mister Popular Award
  • Kelishan Bajracharya – Mister Public Voice Award
  • Srijesh Joshi – Mister Supermodel Award
  • Safik Raj Bhujju – Mister Physique Award

This year’s event highlighted not only style and charisma but also the growing talent in Nepal’s male pageant industry.

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