Shomal Naidu, Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2026, with the runners-up

Fiji 2026 Results

Shomal Naidu Crowned Fiji's First Miss India South Pacific

The Sigatoka lawyer and human resources professional made history at the Suva Civic Centre on 1 August 2026 and will represent Fiji at the Grand Finale in Auckland on Friday 23 October 2026.

Winner: Shomal NaiduTeam Fiji 2026

Inaugural Fiji Edition

Celebrating Our Winner and Team Fiji

Shomal Naidu emerged victorious from 14 contestants. Khushi Bulsara was named first runner-up and Mannishka Lal second runner-up, while Narishma Sharma and Delwyn Kaur completed the top five who now form Team Fiji.

Winner

Shomal Naidu

First Runner-Up

Khushi Bulsara

Second Runner-Up

Mannishka Lal

Event Highlights

A Historic Night in Suva

Shomal Naidu with the Fiji 2026 runners-up
Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2026 crowning ceremony
Fiji 2026 contestants on stage
Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2026 finalists
Fiji 2026 awards presentation
Fiji 2026 winners celebrating

Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2026

Meet the Judging Panel

Three respected industry leaders bringing experience, expertise, integrity and impact to the Fiji 2026 stage.

Shania Singh

Judge 1

Shania Singh

Media, Branding and Authentic Communication

Meet Shania Singh, one of Fiji's leading media personalities, digital creators and entrepreneurs, whose career reflects a powerful connection with audiences across the South Pacific.

Zulfikhar Ali

Judge 2

Zulfikhar Ali

Fashion, Design and Presentation

With more than 30 years of experience in fashion, Zulfikhar Ali is one of Fiji's leading designers and a respected creative voice in contemporary Indian and fusion wear.

Monisha Kumar

Judge 3

Monisha Kumar

Dance, Culture and Creative Leadership

Fiji-born choreographer, performer and dance educator Monisha Kumar returns to Suva as a judge and guest performer for Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2026.

Celebrating grace, culture, confidence and purpose

Meet the Contestants

Fourteen proud Fiji-Indian women stepping forward with their own stories, ambitions and commitment to positive change.

Archana Shayal

Contestant 01

Archana Shayal

Education, Creativity and Community Leadership

Some women step forward with ambition. Others step forward with a purpose shaped by service. Archana Shayal brings both to the Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2026 stage.

Avani Ayusha

Contestant 02

Avani Ayusha

Awareness, Education and Positive Change

Some women walk with beauty. Some walk with a mission. Avani Ayusha steps into Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2026 with a strong desire to use her voice for education and meaningful social change.

Delwyn Kaur

Contestant 03

Delwyn Kaur

Confidence, Compassion and Personal Growth

Meet Delwyn Kaur, a proud young woman from Veisari, Lami, whose journey to Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2026 is guided by curiosity, compassion and the desire to grow.

Jessica Raj

Contestant 04

Jessica Raj

Vision, Design and Entrepreneurship

Some women walk onto the stage with a dream. Some walk with vision. Meet Jessica Raj, a 22-year-old aspiring architect, model, entrepreneur and content creator bringing creativity, intelligence and ambition to Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2026.

Khushi Bulsara

Contestant 05

Khushi Bulsara

Individuality, Courage and Connection

Meet Khushi Bulsara, an ambitious and energetic young Fiji-Indian woman whose profile brings together education, enterprise, creativity and a genuine love for connecting with people.

Mandeep Kaur

Contestant 06

Mandeep Kaur

Professionalism, Fashion and Creative Expression

Bula, Namaste and Sat Sri Akaal Sareyaan Nu. Meet Mandeep Kaur: a proud Indo-Fijian woman, Finance Officer, model, fashion enthusiast and poet.

Mannishka Shanon Lal

Contestant 07

Mannishka Shanon Lal

Justice, Advocacy and Purposeful Leadership

Meet Mannishka Shanon Lal, a 26-year-old legal professional whose journey reflects resilience, academic commitment and a strong belief in fairness and justice.

Narishma Sharma

Contestant 08

Narishma Sharma

Belief, Experience and Youthful Ambition

Some women walk with a dream. Some walk with belief. Meet Narishma Sharma, a 19-year-old Fiji-Indian woman whose pageant journey began at a remarkably young age.

Raksha Radhika Malik

Contestant 09

Raksha Radhika Malik

Resilience, Enterprise and Hope for Women

Meet Raksha Radhika Malik, a marketing professional, small-business owner, content creator and former pageant titleholder whose story is shaped by resilience and responsibility.

Ria Reaansu Mala

Contestant 10

Ria Reaansu Mala

Education, Creativity and Emerging Leadership

Meet Ria Reaansu Mala, an 18-year-old Form 7 student bringing youthful energy, creativity and ambition to Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2026.

Shomal Naidu

Contestant 11

Shomal Naidu

Experience, Law and Cultural Pride

Some women walk with experience. Some walk with purpose. Meet Shomal Naidu, a 28-year-old lawyer, human-resources professional, model and pageant contestant proudly representing Sigatoka.

Simal Goundar

Contestant 12

Simal Goundar

Healthcare, Service and Northern Pride

Meet Simal Goundar, a proud representative of Vunivau, Labasa and Fiji’s Friendly North, whose journey combines healthcare service, community involvement and creative expression.

Vaishali Singh

Contestant 13

Vaishali Singh

Leadership, Culture and Performance

Some women walk with grace. Some walk with leadership. Meet Vaishali Singh, an accomplished pageant contestant, model, cultural performer and emerging leader.

Violeta Ugeshni Lata

Contestant 14

Violeta Ugeshni Lata

Heritage, Family and Determination

Meet Violeta Ugeshni Lata, a proud young woman from Vanua Levu whose story reflects family values, honesty and the courage to step forward even when the journey feels unfamiliar.

Fiji 2026

Miss Public Choice

Meet the Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2026 contestants.

Anisha Prasad
Archana Shayal
Avani Ayusha
Delwyn Kaur
Jessica Raj
Khushi Bulsara
Mandeep Kaur
Mannishka Shanon Lal
Narishma Sharma
Neha Devi
Raksha Radhika Malik
Ria Reaansu Mala
Shomal Naidu
Simal Gorundan
Vaishali Singh
Violeta Lata

2027 Application Form

Miss India South Pacific Fiji 2027

2027 event date and venue will be announced by the organisers.

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Competition Format

Pageant Rounds

Contestants will take part in five rounds designed to showcase culture, confidence, fashion, talent, elegance and stage presence.

Round 1

Made in India

Traditional saree or Indian ethnic wear.

Round 2

Talent

Optional round for contestants competing for the Miss Talent title.

Round 3

Fiji Girl

South Pacific elegance with a modern cultural style.

Round 4

Q&A

Indian ethnic wear, preferably lehenga or formal traditional wear.

Round 5

Crowning

Same outfit as Q&A.

Behind the Pageant

About the Producers

Rhythm House Events & Films

Est. 2002

Rhythm House Events & Films

www.rhythmhouse.co.nz

Rhythm House Events & Films was established in 2002 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Led by producer Dharmesh Parikh, Rhythm House has produced major cultural events, pageants, festivals and film projects across New Zealand, Australia and the wider South Pacific.

The company is also the team behind Miss IndiaNZ, one of New Zealand’s longest-running Indian cultural pageants, which has provided a platform for hundreds of young women since 2002.

Building on this legacy, Rhythm House now brings Miss India South Pacific to Australia, Fiji and New Zealand.

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Est. 2002

Miss IndiaNZ

www.missindianz.co.nz

Miss IndiaNZ has been a long-running platform celebrating culture, confidence, fashion, music, dance, talent and community.

Miss India South Pacific builds on this history and expands the platform across the wider South Pacific — connecting young women across Australia, Fiji and New Zealand.