Kathmandu, Nepal, November 17, 2025: Rakshya Panta from Butwal has won the title of Mrs Nepal World, surpassing 24 other contestants.
In the biggest beauty pageant for married women held in Kathmandu on Saturday, she also won the KD Photography Most Photogenic subtitle.
The newly crowned Mrs Nepal World, Panta, is the sister of actress Surakshya Panta.
Upon winning the prestigious beauty title, she received a scooter as a prize and earned the opportunity to represent Nepal at Mrs World 2026, which is scheduled to be held in the United States of America (USA).
In the main competition, Bidhya Chauhan became the first runner-up and received the Viewer’s Choice and Facebook Choice awards; Elina KC was announced as the second runner-up and won the Cute Care Best Hair award, and Nirmala Sunuwar became the third runner-up and was honored with the Sabitri Kanchenjunga Best Dancer title.
Other Title Winners:
In the same event, Sanju Bhatt became Mrs Nepal International and secured the Central Fashion School Fashion Icon subtitle, while Deepika Tamang won the title of Miss Nepal International.
According to the organizer, the winners of Mrs Nepal International and Miss Nepal International will represent Nepal in their respective international competitions in Singapore.
On the same occasion, actress, storyteller, and lyricist Pooja Chand was honored with the Honorary Mrs Nepal World 2025 title.
The panel of judges was former IGP Sarbendra Khanal, actor and director Saroj Khanal, director Saroj Khanal, actress Sunny Rauniyar, Mrs Nepal World 2023 Prithiviya Thapa, glamour photographer Rajbhai Suwal, and actor, choreographer, writer, and film producer Gajit Bishwokarma, along with general physician Dr. Kurt.
