Miss & Mrs. India Global USA and Miss & Mrs. Punjaban USA Crown Winners at Los Angeles Gala
The Miss & Mrs. India Global USA and Miss & Mrs. Punjaban USA pageants dazzled audiences on March 16 in Los Angeles, in an event hosted by the nonprofit India Global USA. Celebrating South Asian culture, diversity, and women’s empowerment, the event brought together contestants from across the United States, Canada, and Punjab (Pakistan).
A vibrant celebration of heritage
Under the leadership of Kimi Verma—actress, Stanford-trained MBA and nutritionist—the evening became one of the most dynamic cultural showcases of the year. Contestants, many from professional fields such as medicine, business, and education, competed across talent, Q&A, and stage segments, representing the strength and ambition of South Asian women worldwide.
Special recognitions
The event also honored two community leaders with the Power Woman Award:
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Archana Nirvana, founder of Naturally Desi Restaurant (San Diego)
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Rennu Dhillon, founder of Genius Kids Foundation (Bay Area)
Both were recognized for their outstanding contributions to business and community service.
Winners of 2025
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Miss India Global USA – Kiranjeet Kaur
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Mrs. India Global USA – Tajinder Kaur
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Miss Punjaban USA – Rupinder (Ruby) Dhillon
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Mrs. Punjaban USA – Satvir Dhaliwal
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Grace of Punjab – Farah Eqbal Saeed
Runners-up included Varu Lingegowda, Narinderjit Kaur, Simran Kaur, Tanisha Obroi, Indoo Angel, Amandeep Kaur, Sumanpreet Kaur, Payal Gupta, and Arpan Deol.
A star-studded evening
Judges included filmmakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders such as Kavi Raz, C.J. Virdi, Sanya Kerney, Sukhjeet Babbar, Smita Vasant, and Manveer Brar. The event was co-hosted by Sunny Babbar, Dean of Bakersfield High School, and Kimi Verma, keeping the audience engaged with charm and energy.
In a surprise announcement, all 2025 participants will feature in the upcoming Hindi-English web series “Vibe Toh Hai”, to be filmed in California later this year.
Sponsors & gratitude
India Global USA extended thanks to its sponsors including Reva Blue Realty Inc., Naturally Desi Restaurant, Royal India Banquet, Blue Stone Lending Firm, Urban Punjab Restaurant, JS Insurance Fresno, Kaur Transport, Pizza Twist Rialto, NuSkin, Kissan Italian Cuisine, Raj Walia–SMOR Realty, Paul Husson, and Dhamaka Productions.
Empowerment through pageantry
Founded in 2021, India Global USA continues to use pageants as a platform to empower women, elevate confidence, and foster cultural pride. As Verma stated:
“Every woman deserves recognition for her unique abilities. This pageant celebrates their journey and helps elevate them to new heights.”
For details on future events, visit IndiaGlobalUSA.org.
