Dhruvi Patel, a Computer Information Systems student from the United States, has won the prestigious Miss India Worldwide 2024 title, marking an important milestone in the longest-running Indian pageant outside India. Dhruvi, who dreams of working in Bollywood and becoming a UNICEF Ambassador, says the crown represents her roots and the ability to inspire others all around the world.
Lisa Abdoelhak of Suriname was named first runner-up at the grand finale in Edison, New Jersey, with Malvika Sharma of the Netherlands coming in second. SuAnn Mouttet from Trinidad and Tobago won the Mrs. category, with Sneha Nambiar and Pawandip Kaur from the UK coming in first and second place, respectively.
Dhruvi expressed gratitude to her family on Instagram, writing, “Mom and Dad, your love and support have shaped me into who I am today.” This crown belongs to you as much as it does to me. She also treasured the friendships she formed with other participants, referring to them as “sister queens” and appreciating the amazing moments they shared.
Sierra Suret of Guadeloupe won Miss Teen India Worldwide, with Shreya Singh of the Netherlands and Shradha Tedjoe of Suriname coming in first and second place, respectively.
