Lucknow | The grand finale of the prestigious beauty pageant Miss & Mrs. Uttar Pradesh Queen of Excellence 2026 – Season 3, dedicated to women empowerment, was held late Sunday night at Hotel Regnant, Nirala Nagar, Lucknow, in an atmosphere marked by elegance and celebration. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation and a distinguished gathering, reaffirming its position as a significant platform for showcasing women’s confidence, talent, and self-expression.
Renowned Bollywood actress Padmini Kolhapure graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and enhanced the prestige of the evening by personally crowning the winners. The event was smoothly and elegantly hosted by celebrity anchor Simran Ahuja, adding charm and energy to the grand finale.
In the Miss Category, Prachi Sharma emerged as the winner with an impressive performance across all rounds. Divya Singh secured the First Runner-Up position, while Khushboo Verma was declared the Second Runner-Up.
In the Mrs. Uttar Pradesh Queen of Excellence 2026 – Ruby Group, Shweta Singh was crowned the winner. Ina Flora claimed the First Runner-Up title, and Saba Anjum was named Second Runner-Up.
Meanwhile, in the Pearl Group, Sakshi Bajaj won the coveted crown. Tanya Singh finished as First Runner-Up, followed by Kalpna Tripathi as Second Runner-Up.
The competition was judged by a distinguished jury panel comprising Dr. Sukeshini Agarwal (MBBS, DGO), Mrs. India Worldwide – Beyond Giving 2019; Kirti Mishra, Mrs. India Worldwide 2018; Alpa Shah, Mrs. Universe Eloquence 2022; and Rinky Verma, Mrs. India Body Beautiful 2021. The panel evaluated participants on multiple parameters, including confidence, articulation, personality, and overall presentation.
Addressing the gathering, Padmini Kolhapure said, “Miss & Mrs. Uttar Pradesh Queen of Excellence is not merely a beauty contest; it is a powerful platform that celebrates women’s confidence, talent, and self-reliance. Today’s woman is creating her identity in every sphere—be it home, career, or society. Platforms like these give women the courage to relive their dreams and turn them into reality.”
The event was successfully organized by the Dr. Akansha Gogna Creative Eye Foundation. The concept and direction of the platform are led by Dr. Akansha Gogna, a medical professional and titleholder of Mrs. India Queen of Substance and Mrs. Elegant 2021. The initiative is specially designed to provide women with a meaningful platform to rediscover their confidence, nurture their aspirations, and redefine their identities.
Throughout the competition, participants showcased their talent, life journeys, perspectives, and determination across multiple rounds. The grand finale stood as a powerful celebration of women’s resilience, inner strength, and pursuit of success, making Uttar Pradesh Queen of Excellence 2026 a memorable and inspiring event.
