Dhruvi Patel: Crowned Miss India Worldwide 2024

Dhruvi Patel's Victory and Background

• Dhruvi Patel, a Computer Information System student from the USA, crowned Miss India Worldwide 2024
• Event held in Edison, New Jersey, known as the longest-running Indian pageant outside India
• Dhruvi, age 24, born in Gujarat, India, and moved to the USA at a young age
• Currently studying at Quinnipiac University
• Aspires to become a Bollywood actor and UNICEF Ambassador
• Runs a nonprofit organization, 3DCharities, with her siblings
• Active on social media with over 18.6K Instagram followers

Pageant Results and Categories

Miss India Worldwide:

• Winner: Dhruvi Patel (USA)
• First Runner-up: Lisa Abdoelhak (Suriname)
• Second Runner-up: Malvika Sharma (Netherlands)

Mrs. India Worldwide:

• Winner: SuAnn Mouttet (Trinidad and Tobago)
• First Runner-up: Sneha Nambiar
• Second Runner-up: Pawandip Kaur (United Kingdom)

Miss Teen India Worldwide:

• Winner: Sierra Suret (Guadeloupe)
• First Runner-up: Shreya Singh (Netherlands)
• Second Runner-up: Shradha Tedjoe (Suriname)

Pageant Background and Significance

• Organized by the New York-based India Festival Committee
• Headed by Indian-Americans Neelam and Dharmatma Saran
• Celebrating its 31st anniversary in 2024
• Aims to showcase Indian talent globally and connect the diaspora community
• Provides a platform for young women of Indian origin to represent their heritage

Dhruvi Patel's Journey and Aspirations

• Balances academics with pageantry and philanthropy
• Previous title: Miss India New England 2023
• Maintains strong connection to Indian heritage
• Comes from a supportive family with a background in Gujarat, India
• Sister Drishtii Patel was crowned Miss Indian Teen New England in 2023
• Actively involved in charitable initiatives through 3DCharities
• Passionate about sports and maintains an active lifestyle