Pune (Maharashtra) [India]: Making Maharashtra proud, Pune’s Megha Jadhav has achieved remarkable success at the prestigious national-level beauty pageant ‘Tiska Miss & Mrs India 2026’ held in Delhi. She made it to the finals and secured the fourth position while competing against talented contestants from across the country. Along with this, she also bagged the ‘Best National Costume Award (Gold Category)’ for an outstanding presentation of Maharashtra’s culture.
A Journey of Multitasking and Determination
Megha Jadhav, an interior designer by profession, achieved this success while managing her business and fulfilling her family responsibilities as the mother of a three-year-old child. Over the last two to three months, she worked extremely hard for this competition. Through excellent time management and dedication to her dreams, she has achieved success at the national level, setting an inspiring example for women.
Glimpses of ‘Shaniwar Wada’ Architecture Displayed on the National Stage
The grand finale, which spanned several days, included a talent round, a national costume round, and several challenging segments that tested general knowledge and analytical skills. Megha gave an impressive performance across all rounds. Notably, as an interior designer and architecture lover, she created a unique concept for the national costume round. She creatively showcased the architecture of Maharashtra’s historic symbol, ‘Shaniwar Wada,’ through her attire, personally hand-painting fine architectural details onto the costume. This unique concept and design were widely appreciated at the national level, winning her the award for ‘Best National Costume’ (Gold Category). Beating talented contestants from every state of the country, she secured her place first in the ‘Top 8’ and then in the ‘Top 4’, ultimately finishing in fourth place.
Reflecting on her success, Megha said, “This journey was not limited to winning just one title. It was a journey of hard work, self-confidence, the unwavering support of my family, and self-belief. The love and appreciation that my concept received at the national level mean the world to me.”
