April 7, 2025 | New Jersey – Glamour, grace, and cultural pride lit up Royal Albert’s Palace in New Jersey on April 6, as Miss Bharat NJ/NY 2025 crowned its winners in an extraordinary evening of South Asian heritage and empowerment. The event reached dazzling heights with the presence of Bollywood actress Tulip Joshi, who served as the evening’s guest of honor and crowned the winners herself, adding star power to an already unforgettable celebration.
Organized by MyDream TV USA and presented by Title Sponsor Sunita Patel of Millennium Skin & Laser, the pageant honored tradition while embracing the modern spirit of empowered South Asian women. From high fashion to heartfelt moments, the event stood out as a platform for cultural expression and female leadership.
Tulip Joshi Shines as the Evening’s Highlight
Best known for her work in Hindi and regional Indian cinema, Tulip Joshi brought charm and elegance to the event as she graced the stage, interacted with contestants, and crowned the new queens. Her presence thrilled attendees and added a Bollywood sparkle to the evening’s festivities.
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“Being part of such a culturally rich and empowering platform is truly an honor,” Joshi said. “These women are all winners for the confidence and grace they carry with them.”
Crowning the Queens
The newly crowned titleholders will now represent the NJ/NY region at Miss Bharat USA 2025, and each will be featured in MyDream Fashion Magazine, with opportunities for global modeling, brand partnerships, and pageantry.
Here are the winners of Miss Bharat NJ/NY 2025:
Sameeksha Sharma – Miss Bharat New York 2025
Khushpreet Kaur – Miss Bharat New Jersey 2025
Dishitha Gundloory – Teen Bharat New York 2025
Anika Panchal – Teen Bharat New Jersey 2025
Pallavi Banerjee – Mrs Bharat New Jersey 2025
Shilpika Doijode – Mrs Bharat New York 2025
Nisha Jasani – Mrs Bharat Elite New Jersey 2025
Namrata Singh – Mrs NJ Curvy Universe 2025
Purvee Parekh – Mrs NJ Elite Universe 2025
Varsha Lapsia – Mrs NJ Petite Universe 2025
Shruti Wadhawan – Ms New Jersey Universe 2025
Nicole Cornetti – Mrs NY Universe 2025
Swapnali Wani – Mrs NY Petite Universe 2025
Photo Credit: Ashish Nigam – Miss Bharat.
Complete list of participants:
MISS BHARAT CATEGORY:
- Winner – Miss Bharat New Jersey 2025 – Sameeksha Sharma
- Winner – Miss Bharat New York 2025 – Khushpreet Kaur
- 1st Runner Up – Miss Bharat New Jersey 2025 – Kritika Chug=
MRS BHARAT CATEGORY:
- Winner – Mrs Bharat New Jersey 2025 – Pallavi Banerjee
- 1st Runner Up – Mrs Bharat New Jersey 2025 – Rashmi Dewangan
- 2nd Runner Up – Mrs Bharat New Jersey 2025 – Sangeetha Sanal
- Winner – Mrs Bharat New York 2025 – Shilpika Doijode
- 1st Runner Up – Mrs Bharat New York 2025 – Syeda Banu
MRS BHARAT ELITE CATEGORY:
- Winner – Mrs Bharat Elite New Jersey 2025 – Nisha Jasani
- 1st Runner Up – Mrs Bharat Elite New Jersey 2025 – Dr. Chhavi Kaushik
- Winner – Mrs Bharat Elite New York 2025 – Swarnika Singhi
- 1st Runner Up – Mrs Bharat Elite New York 2025 – Shravani Korumilli
MRS BHARAT PETITE CATEGORY:
- Winner – Mrs Bharat Petite New Jersey 2025 – Srushti Madewar
- Winner – Mrs Bharat Petite New York 2025 – Rakhee Shah
MRS BHARAT CURVY CATEGORY:
- Winner – Mrs Bharat Curvy New Jersey 2025 – Retika Jain
- Winner – Mrs Bharat Curvy New York 2025 – Shalini Polavarapu
MRS BHARAT CLASSIC CATEGORY:
- Winner – Mrs Bharat Classic New Jersey 2025 – Aparna Bijala
UNIVERSE & INTERNATIONAL TITLES:
- Winner – Miss International New York 2025 – Jesse Resurrecci
- Winner – Mrs New Jersey Elite Universe 2025–2026 – Purvee Parekh
- Winner – Mrs New Jersey Curvy Universe 2025–2026 – Namrata Singh
- Winner – Mrs New Jersey Petite Universe 2025–2026 – Varsha Lapsia
- Winner – Mrs New York Petite Universe 2025–2026 – Swapnali Wani
- Winner – Ms New Jersey Universe 2025–2026 – Shruti Wadhawan
- Winner – Mrs New York Universe 2025–2026 – Nicole Cornetti
Mr. BHARAT CATEGORY:
- Winner – MR Bharat New Jersey 2025 – Giridhar Marichetty
Mr. BHARAT ELITE CATEGORY:
- Winner – MR Bharat Elite New York 2025 – Dr. Raj Buddhavarapu
Mr BHARAT PRE-TEEN CATEGORY:
- Winner – MR Pre Teen Bharat New Jersey 2025 – Ahaan Pati
COUPLE CATEGORY:
- Winner – Mrs & Mr Bharat New Jersey 2025 – Nisha Jasani and Amin Jasani
TEEN BHARAT CATEGORY:
- Winner – Miss Teen Bharat New Jersey 2025 – Anika Bijala
- 1st Runner Up – Miss Teen Bharat New Jersey 2025 – Astu Govindia
- Winner – Miss Teen Bharat New York 2025 – Dishitha Gundloory
- Winner – Miss Teen Bharat Pennsylvania 2025 – Rishika Kurma
PRETEEN CATEGORY:
- Winner – Preteen 2025 – Aria Wadhawan
- Winner – Preteen 2025 – Ayati Khare
TWEEN BHARAT CATEGORY:
- Winner – Tween Bharat 2025 – Daksha
- Winner – Tween Bharat 2025 – Krina Patel
- Winner – Tween Bharat 2025 – Amaya Gohel
An Evening of Empowerment, Culture, and Glamour
The event included vibrant cultural performances, fashion showcases, and moving speeches centered around confidence, leadership, and unity among South Asian women. More than just a pageant, the night was a celebration of identity and empowerment.
“This pageant is more than a showcase of beauty—it’s a platform for voice, vision, and cultural pride,” said Rashmi Bedi, Founder and CEO of MyDream TV USA. “We’re honored to have Tulip Joshi join us and grateful to every sponsor who helped bring this vision to life.”
Saluting the Sponsors
The success of the event was made possible by generous partners and sponsors:
Millennium Skin & Laser – Title Sponsor
9Lakha Jewelers – Gold Sponsor
Royal Albert’s Palace – Venue & Hospitality Partner
MyDream Fashion Magazine – Official Media Partner
Desi Talk & ITV Gold – Media Sponsors
MyDream Global Foundation – Community Outreach Partner
Photo Credit: Ashish Nigam – Miss Bharat.
For media, interviews, or partnership inquiries, contact info@mydreamtvusa.com or visit www.mydreamtvusa.com. Follow @mydreamtvusa across all major platforms for behind-the-scenes coverage and more from the crowned queens.
With Tulip Joshi at center stage and dreams taking flight, Miss Bharat NJ/NY 2025 proved to be a powerful tribute to heritage, talent, and the limitless potential of South Asian women.