Mumbai: Jinal Kolekar from Mumbai Suburbs was crowned winner of the Mrs. India Dreams 2025 at the prestigious Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Navi Mumbai among dozen of shortlisted contestants who made the cut for the Grand Finale from all across India.  

The inaugural edition of the event, was organized by Bryte Skills Academy, a sister concern of Bryte Guard Force, was a glamorous showcase of talent and empowerment.

Shweta Sinha a native of Bihar currently residing with her family in Noida finished first runner’s-up while Mumbai based Ashu Verma Chobey was declared second runner’s-up following three rounds of competition that was adjudicated by an elite panel of judges including Baldev Singh (Director, Bryte Guard Force), Dr. Vikram Parekh (Chairperson), Farah Titina (Model & Actress), and Prajakta Malgaonkar (Head Designer).

The event was also graced by showstopper Tanu (Nivedita) Chandel, visionary model-actress cum fashion entrepreneur who is known for her work in the Indian entertainment industry and music video, who set the ramp on fire by donning a golden traditional gown designed by Kashmir based designer Naser Ahmed. Kirti Kumar, Managing Director at One Good Internet Pvt Ltd too was present Guest of Honour.

Mrs. India Dreams 2025 winner, Jinal Kolekar, who recited a poetry based on ‘Love’ in the talent round was very happy to win the prestigious pageant and credited her self  belief and the support of her near and dear ones including her mother who was her source of inspiration that saw her through.

First runner’s-up Shweta Sinha, who showcased the dance steps of Bollywood actress Sri Devi, whom she idolized since the age of nine, highlighted how the fruitful journey that evolved out of fear not only helped her overcome mid life crisis but also saw her evolve as a person.

Second runner’s-up, Ashu Verma Chobey was philosophical after her success and stressed on the need to come out of one's comfort zone. Even if you don’t win you won’t lose, concluded the mother of triplet who incidentally is also an Electronic Engineer.

Navi Mumbai based Mandeep Kaur who is the organiser of this prestigious Pageant said, “Mrs. India Dreams is a celebration of grace, strength, and empowerment. The grand finale marks the culmination of a journey where women redefine confidence and inspire others to chase their dreams fearlessly.”

She further added, “The selection for the marquee event that showcased remarkable women of all shapes and sizes who embodied grace, strength, and resilience, in fact started four months back with the aim to break the stereotype outlook of women in a beauty pageant. Having received entries from over 400 applicants from all across the country, the arduous process of shortlisting was followed by online grooming over the next couple of months. Twelve of them made the cut for the Grand finale, who were not only judged for their overall poise, grace, talent but also their inner beauty by the esteemed panel of judges”. 

Photo Cover: Wearing a traditional gown, Tanu (Nivedita) Chandel, an model and actress known for her work in the Indian entertainment industry including movies and music videos too walked the ramp

Photo Above: Mrs. India Dreams 2025 winner Jinal Kolekar  (5^th from Right) along with first and second runner-ups Shweta Sinha (to her Right) and Ashu Verma Chobey (to her Left) are flanked by the Guest of Honour, Judges, Pageant organiser Mandeep Kaur  (2nd from Right) and her better half Varun Wilson (Extreme Right