About Glamanand Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
Glamanand Group is the biggest beauty pageant organization of India, based in New Delhi, India. Founded in 2013 by Nikhil Anand, the group quickly rose to prominence in the Indian pageant industry. What started with the Glamanand Supermodel India contest in 2013, soon evolved into a national beauty pageant empire, known for its grand productions, intensive grooming of participants and strong international presence. Today, Glamanand Group owns the maximum number of beauty pageant in India and is the largest Indian contributor to international pageant industry.
In 2015, Glamanand made a major breakthrough by acquiring the national franchises of multiple big international beauty pageants, breaking a long-standing monopoly in the Indian beauty pageant space. Nikhil Anand further expanded the brand by launching India’s first international beauty pageant, Miss Multinational, in 2017. He also revived Miss Teen International and created other prestigious platforms like Miss Teen Diva and Mr. India Universe.
One of Glamanand’s most historic milestones came in 2024, when the organization acquired the franchise of the biggest international beauty pageant in India – Miss Universe. This marked a major shift from the traditional beauty pageant stages and led to the creation of the standalone Miss Universe India pageant, with the inaugural winner crowned in September 2024.
Apart from organizing pageants, Glamanand Group also runs a philanthropic arm, the Glamanand Foundation, which focuses on women’s empowerment, education, and environmental causes. Under Nikhil Anand’s visionary leadership, the group has redefined beauty pageantry in India through innovation, inclusivity, and global outreach. Today, Glamanand holds licenses for multiple international pageants and continues to make a significant impact on the global stage, solidifying its place as a transformative force in the industry. What started off as a national event in India 2013, has today transformed into one of the biggest and most diverse beauty pageant organizations in the world with its associations in over 70 countries.
Pageants owned by Glamanand Group:
- Miss Universe India – The biggest national beauty pageant of India. The winner represents India at Miss Universe competition.
- Glamanand Supermodel India – A Major national beauty pageant in India whose winners represent India at different international events like Miss Asia Pacific International, Miss Global, Miss Tourism World and Miss Charm.
- Miss Teen Diva – The biggest beauty pageants for teenaged candidates in India. The winners of the competition represent India at Miss Teen International, Miss Teen Earth, Miss Teen Universe and Miss Teen Grand.
- Miss Multinational – the first major international beauty pageant to originate in India.
- Mr. India Universe – A national level pageant for Indian men.
- Mr. Universe – An international pageant for men.
- Mrs. India – A national beauty pageant for married women.
- Miss Teen International – The biggest international beauty pageant for teenaged girls.
- Miss Teen Earth – A sister pageant of Miss Teen International.
- Miss Teen Universe – An international beauty pageant for teenaged candidates.
