One of the world’s most anticipated global events, the Miss World 2025 Grand Finale, will light up Hyderabad on Saturday, May 31, as the city welcomes contestants from around the globe for a dazzling evening of glamour, talent, and purpose. The event will be hosted at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, marking a proud moment for India as it stages the grand finale of the pageant in Telangana for the very first time.
All eyes will be on Nandini Gupta, India’s official representative, as she steps onto the world stage to compete for the coveted crown. Nandini earned her place at Miss World after winning the Femina Miss India 2023 title. A proud daughter of Rajasthan, she stood out among 30 contenders — one from each state and a collective representation for all Union Territories — to claim the national title.
When And Where To Watch
The Miss World finale will begin at 6:30 PM IST (1:00 PM GMT) and will be available for live streaming on www.watchmissworld.com, the pageant’s official pay-per-view platform. Fans in India can also catch the event on SonyLIV, ensuring they don’t miss a moment of the glamour and emotion.
First held in 1951 in the United Kingdom, Miss World has evolved far beyond the realm of traditional beauty contests. While it once faced resistance and criticism, particularly from feminist groups in its earlier decades, the event has since rebranded itself as a global platform for diversity, intelligence, and social impact. Contestants today are evaluated not just for their appearance, but for their advocacy work, talent, and ability to be an ambassador for change.
The reigning Miss World, Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic, was crowned last year in Mumbai — making it two years in a row that India has hosted this international event. As the world prepares to welcome a new titleholder, the anticipation is high and the energy in Hyderabad is electric.
