Rajnandini Pawar, the 22-year-old first runner-up at the 61st Femina Miss India, is still in awe of her achievement. Having performed on stage since she was three, Rajnandini feels most alive on stage and has always strived to represent India internationally.
Her goal is to leverage her platform to do the 'next big thing' and create a tangible impact beyond boundaries. Rajnandini draws inspiration from former pageant winners Sushmita Sen and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, admiring their legacies and fearlessness.
Despite the decline of pageantry in today's time, Rajnandini believes that platforms like Femina Miss India still offer a unique opportunity to amplify one's voice and create a lasting impact.