| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Manika Vishwakarma represented India at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. |
| Result | Reached the Top 12 but exited after the swimsuit round. |
| Advocacy Focus | Inclusive education, better mental health support, encouraging creativity and art. |
| Special Highlight | Paid tribute to Lord Buddha's enlightenment through her National Costume. |
| Crowning Event | Crowned Miss Universe India 2025 in August. |
| Historical Context | India has won the Miss Universe crown three times (1994, 2000, 2021). |
| Sushmita Sen | First Indian woman to win Miss Universe in 1994. Entered the film industry post-win. |
| Lara Dutta | Won Miss Universe in 2000. Became a respected Bollywood actress. |
| Harnaaz Sandhu | Third Indian Miss Universe winner in 2021. Debuted in Bollywood with Baaghi 4. |
