Sargam Koushal of India was crowned Mrs World on 18th December at a gala event in Las Vegas. Mrs. Koushal defeated contestants from 63 countries to reclaim the title for India after 21 years.
The Mrs India pageant announced the news on Instagram, saying, “The long wait is over, it’s after 21 years we have the CROWN back!”
Mrs. Koushal sobbed after being named the winner.
Sargam Koushal, from Jammu and Kashmir, also posted a video expressing her joy at winning the title.
“We’ve got the crown back after 21-22 years. I’m so excited. Love you India, love you world,” the newly crowned Mrs World said.
Mrs Koushal has a postgraduate degree in English Literature, according to her Instagram posts. She previously worked as a teacher in Vizag and revealed that her husband is a member of the Indian Navy.
The first beauty pageant for married women is Mrs World. The Mrs. America pageant inspired the creation of the pageant in 1984. The pageant was originally called Mrs Woman of the World. Mrs World was only given that name in 1988. Mrs World has had entrants from over 80 countries over the years, with America having the most winners.
India has only won the Mrs World title once, in 2001, when Dr Aditi Govitrikar took the title. Dr. Govitrikar is now a judge for Mrs. India Inc 2022-23.
Aditi Govitrikar also congratulated Mrs. Koushal on her accomplishment. “Heartiest congratulations @sargam3 @mrsindiainc so happy to have been part of the journey.. it was time the crown came back after 21 years.” Koushal wore a pink centre slit glittery gown designed by Bhawna Rao for the final round and was mentored for the runway by pageant expert and model Alesia Raut.