Draft:Rekha Pandey
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Rekha Pandey (born 1 May 2002) is an Indian beauty queen and pageant titleholder from Dadra & Nagar Haveli,[1] who was crowned Femina Miss India 2024 - 1st Runner-Up.[2] She represented the Union Territories of India in the 60th edition of the annual Femina Miss India[3] contest.
| Rekha Pandey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 01 May 2002 (age 22) |
| Alma Mater | Indira School of Communication (ISC), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
| Occupations | Model |
| Height | 5'7" |
| Beauty Pageant Titles | |
| Title | Times Miss Photogenic
Times Miss Beautiful Smile |
| Major Competition(s) | Femina Miss India 2024 |
| Years Active | 2023 - Present |
Early life and education
Hailing from Dadra and Nagar Haveli[1], Rekha was born to supportive parents with humble backgrounds. Watching prominent Bollywood actresses like Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Madhuri Dixit, she was driven by a passion to connect with something greater than just herself. The dream of becoming a Miss India started at the age of 9 or 10, when she would note down qualities and attributes required to win the title.[1]
Rekha studied at Lions English School, Silvassa[4] and did academically well, with a bronze medal in the International Commerce Olympiad. With a degree in Film and Mass Communication from Indira School of Communication, Savitribai Phule Pune University[4], she is also passionate about creative storytelling. While pursuing her degree in Mass Communication in Pune, she directed, researched, and scripted the documentary 'Rajmachi - Bhavna Antarmanachi', which won the Best Film About a Social Issue Award at the 2023 edition of the Student World Impact Film Festival (SWIFF).
Rekha is fluent in Hindi and English, along with Gujarati. She is a professionally trained dancer as well.
Pageantry
Femina Miss India
Rekha had her first attempt at pageantry with the Times Femina Miss India 2023, however wasn't successful in getting through to the next round. However, in 2024, she went on to win the title of Femina Miss India Union Territory 2024, collectively representing for all the Union Territories conducted by the Miss India Organization.
Subsequently, she went on to win the title of Femina Miss India 2024 - 1st Runner-Up in October, sassed by Indian actress and model, Neha Dhupia and crowned by Shreya Poonja,[6] the Femina Miss India 2023 - 1st Runner-Up.
She also earned the sub-titles of Times Miss Photogenic and Times Miss Beautiful Smile during the competition.[7]
When asked about what the competition and the title mean to her,
"Since then, it has represented empowerment and transformation in my eyes. This iconic platform, where magic has thrived for the past 60 years, offers a unique opportunity to embrace that magic—a journey few are fortunate enough to embark on," she says[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Femina Miss India 2024 First Runner-Up Rekha Pandey Gets Candid About Her Pageant Journey, Role Model, Future Plans And More". Times Now. 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Meet your new Femina Miss India 2024 winners | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ a b "Crowning Glory: Nikita Porwal, Rekha Pandey, and Aayushi Dholakia Shine At 60th Femina Miss India 2024". Times Now. 2024-10-17. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ a b "Rekha Pandey - 2024 - Miss India Contestants - Miss India - Beauty Pageants | Femina.in". www.femina.in. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Beauties win pageant with glamour and quick wit". The Times of India. 2024-10-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ Team, DNA Web. "Meet Shreya Poonja, 22-year-old from Delhi crowned as Femina Miss India first runner-up". DNA India. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
- ^ "Meet the stunning winners of Femina Miss India 2024". www.femina.in. Retrieved 2025-01-06.