Nandini Gupta’s 3-Year Masterpiece Shines at Miss World 2025

The 72nd Miss World competition officially kicked off on May 13 at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, and honestly, it was something to remember. India’s own Nandini Gupta, who won Femina Miss India World 2023, showed up looking absolutely stunning in a traditional outfit that really made people stop and look. She wasn’t just wearing something beautiful — her whole look felt like a tribute to India's culture. It was one of those moments where you just feel proud to see someone represent the country like that.

Nandini’s Outfit Was More Than Just Fashion

Let’s be real — her outfit wasn’t just a dress, it was a piece of art. Designed by Gaurang Shah, it was made using a traditional Jamdani weaving technique that comes from states like Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. What really stood out was the “Bangdi Mor” design — it means four peacocks dancing inside a bangle shape. It’s the kind of thing that sounds simple but looks super detailed and rich when you see it up close.

Here’s what made the outfit special:

• It was made with khadi spun on a charkha (that hand-spinning wheel we all read about in history books).

• It had gold zari woven in a leharia pattern.

• The borders and palla (that’s the end part of a saree or dupatta) were covered with the dancing peacock design.

• It had this gold shimmer on an ivory base — honestly, it looked royal but still soft and classy.

Three Years of Work Went Into That One Outfit

Yep, three whole years. That’s how long it took to make the fabric used for Nandini’s outfit. Gaurang Shah, the designer, shared in an interview that eight skilled weavers worked together to bring this vision to life. It wasn’t something they just threw together — the plan was clear from the start. As soon as Nandini’s team reached out to him, Gaurang had this idea in his mind of how he wanted her to look, and he stuck to it. You don’t always hear about this kind of effort going into a single outfit, and it shows how much value was placed on staying true to Indian roots.

Who Is Nandini Gupta?

Nandini was born in Kota, Rajasthan in September 2003. She studied at St. Paul’s Senior Secondary School and then went on to do her Business Management degree at Lala Lajpat Rai College in Mumbai. After she won the Miss India crown in 2023, she became the country’s official entry for Miss World 2025. Now, she’s competing with more than 100 contestants from around the world for the big title. No matter how this competition ends, the way she carried herself at the opening ceremony already made a mark.