Punjabi beauty pageants in LA

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The Miss & Mrs. India Global USA and Miss & Mrs. Punjaban USA pageants were held on March 16, organized by the nonprofit organization India Global USA. This event attracted contestants from the United States, Canada, and Punjab in Pakistan, who competed in various cultural and talent-oriented segments.Kimi Verma, the President of India Global USA and an actress, led the pageants. She highlighted the remarkable diversity among this year’s participants, many of whom hailed from professional fields such as healthcare, education, and business.The winners for the 2025 titles included Kiranjeet Kaur as Miss India Global USA, Tajinder Kaur as Mrs. India Global USA, Rupinder (Ruby) Dhillon as Miss Punjaban USA, Satvir Dhaliwal as Mrs. Punjaban USA, and Farah Eqbal Saeed, who received the Grace of Punjab award.

The competition featured a talent showcase and a question-and-answer segment, evaluated by a panel that included filmmaker Kavi Raz, entrepreneur C.J. Virdi, and community members Sanya Kerney, Sukhjeet Babbar, Smita Vasant, and Manveer Brar. Special honors were awarded to Archana Nirvana, founder of Naturally Desi Restaurant, and Rennu Dhillon, founder of Genius Kids Foundation, both of whom received the Power Woman Award for their significant contributions to their respective communities and industries.The event was co-hosted by Sunny Babbar, Dean at Bakersfield High School, alongside Kimi Verma. Additionally, participants were invited to take part in an upcoming bilingual web series titled Vibe Toh Hai, which is set to be filmed in California later this year.