Punjabi Beauty Pageants Held In LA
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Miss & Mrs. India Global USA and Miss & Mrs. Punjaban USA pageants took place here on March 16, organized by the nonprofit India Global USA. The event brought together participants from across the US, Canada, and Pakistan Punjab to compete in a series of cultural and talent-based segments.
The pageants were led by India Global USA President and actress Kimi Verma. She noted that this year’s event saw a diverse group of contestants, many from professional backgrounds such as medicine, education, and business.
The 2025 title winners were Kiranjeet Kaur as Miss India Global USA, Tajinder Kaur as Mrs. India Global USA, Rupinder (Ruby) Dhillon as Miss Punjaban USA, Satvir Dhaliwal as Mrs. Punjaban USA, and Farah Eqbal Saeed who was recognized with the Grace of Punjab award.
The competition featured a talent round and a Q&A segment, judged by a panel including filmmaker Kavi Raz, entrepreneur C.J. Virdi, and community members Sanya Kerney, Sukhjeet Babbar, Smita Vasant, and Manveer Brar.
Special recognition was given to Archana Nirvana, founder of Naturally Desi Restaurant, and Rennu Dhillon, founder of Genius Kids Foundation. Both received the Power Woman Award for their contributions to their communities and industries.
The event was co-hosted by Sunny Babbar, Dean at Bakersfield High School, and Kimi Verma.
Participants were also invited to appear in an upcoming bilingual web series, Vibe Toh Hai, scheduled to be filmed in California later this year.
