Maven Ms Plus Size India Held, Celebrates Confidence, Skill, & Inclusion

Chandigarh, January 29, 2026: The grand finale of Maven Ms Plus Size India 2025–26 (Season 8) was held in the Chandigarh capital region, marking another significant milestone in India’s inclusive pageantry landscape. The event was directed by the founder and visionary behind the platform, Mr. Hardeep Arora, whose continued leadership has shaped Maven into a powerful national movement.

Mysuru’s Anjali B Gupta was crowned the winner of Maven Ms Plus Size India Season 8 (2025-26) while Raveena Karjodhkar from Mumbai was adjudged First Runner-Up. Maven Ms Plus Size India also saw the declaration of winners from different regions of India. Chandigarh’s Roshaali Kapoor won the title of Maven Ms Plus Size North India; Siliguri’s Shashwati Karmakar took the Maven Ms Plus Size East India crown; Ananya Paresh from Bengaluru clinched the Maven Ms Plus Size South India title; & Nargis from Mumbai earned the coveted title of Maven Ms Plus Size West India.

Hardeep Arora, Founder of The Maven Productions said, “Created with a clear vision, Maven Ms Plus Size India provides a mainstream platform for plus-size women, challenging long-standing stereotypes and redefining conventional beauty standards. The pageant strongly conveyed that women are not defined by inches, but by their impact; not by sizes, but by their skills; and not by numbers on a weighing scale, but by the weight of their achievements.”

Having successfully completed seven previous seasons, Season 8 continued the legacy with participation from women across diverse states, cities, and backgrounds. After nationwide auditions, top 50 finalists were shortlisted and underwent rigorous grooming under experienced and celebrity mentors. The contestants received professional training in stage presence, styling, makeup, nutrition, ramp walk, photoshoots, presentation skills, and overall personality development. The 50 finalists then took part in an elimination  round  , after which 15 finalists advanced to the final round, held in the Chandigarh tricity region. In the final round an intensive question-and-answer session judged by a panel of renowned celebrity and industry jurors. Based on cumulative evaluation and marking, six winners were crowned, representing excellence across regions.

The jury boasted of a distinguished panel and included Aman Grewal, Mrs.India Worldwide 2014; Simrat Kathuria a celebrity dietician & wellness coach, actress Mehreen Kaleka and author Soni Sangwan. The finale stood as a celebration of confidence, resilience, and talent, reinforcing Maven Ms Plus Size India’s core belief that true beauty lies in individuality, capability, and self-belief—beyond all labels.

Founder of The Maven Productions & Show Director Hardeep Arora walks the ramp.