The 61st Femina Miss India Awards took place in Mumbai, marking a significant milestone for India's oldest beauty pageant. The event brought together 30 state winners, celebrating their journeys and recognizing their achievements with various subtitle awards. The theme 'Connecting the DOTS' highlights the unity in diversity of Indian women. Notable personalities from the entertainment and fashion industries attended, and the evening included performances by the singer duo Sukriti and Prakriti Kakar. The winners of the subtitle awards included Dhanushree Chauhan (Femina Miss India Madhya Pradesh 2026) and Parinaz Cooper (Femina Miss India Gujarat 2026), among others. Following this event, the contestants will continue their grooming in Mumbai, leading up to the grand finale scheduled for April 18, 2026, in Bhubaneswar, where the winner will represent India at the Miss World pageant. The pageant has a proud legacy of producing global winners such as Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra.