Miss Indianz is more than a pageant
Venkat Raman –
Organising an event that brings together a host of people to witness talent in its varied manifestations year after year is not just a challenge, it requires talent in itself.
Rhythm House Limited Director Dharmesh Parikh established Miss Indianz 14 years ago (he was a bachelor then) to create a platform for our young women to express themselves, providing an evening of entertainment and fun for a cross-section of our plural society. Since then both- Dharmesh and the Event- have matured; he is now an expert event manager and Miss Indianz has become one of ‘the most responsible and responsive events’ on our social calendar.
Ideal Partnership
Dharmesh has found us at Indian Newslink and Radio Tarana ideal partners to bring news, views, profiles of participants all through the past 14 years; which in essence speaks about the beauty of our relationship.
“I would like to establish Miss Indianz as the best show of its type Down Under. It should an event of endearment and entertainment, in addition to glamour, music, dance and a host of other things,” he told us in 2002.
He is justifiably proud that Miss Indianz has travelled far, establishing records of sorts in a crowded marketplace of entertainers and show organisers. His event remains the best in the business and each year, at least a dozen young women take home various titles, justifying the premise that Miss Indianz is a combination of various factors, beauty being just one of them.
Good Achievers
Many participants and winners have scored well in their chosen professions.
Anamika Singh, who won the Miss Indianz title in 2012 is one of them.
Born in Varanasi (Varanasi) in Uttar Pradesh (India), she is a qualified lawyer at the High Court Bar.
She told us (Indian Newslink, April 15, 2012) that her ambition is to be successful in whatever she sets to do.
“Being a qualified lawyer gives me the opportunity to share my knowledge and offer advice to those in need. I hope to make my friends and family proud of me and be an example to younger women who wish to pursue their dreams and show people that the sky is really the limit,” she said.
Dharmesh is hopeful that this year’s event, scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 730 pm will be bigger, better and more resplendent than its predecessors.
Tickets will go on sale on August 1, 2016 at www.aucklandlive.com
Spectacular visuals
“Miss Indianz 2016 promises spectacular visuals using state-of-the-art technology and sophisticated entertainment with colour, costume and humour. It will also feature some of the best known celebrities of India,” Dharmesh said.
“Miss Indianz is a dazzling celebration of Kiwi-India culture. It has become way more than just a beauty pageant,’ he added.
Indian Newslink will commence profiles of contestants from its May 1, 2016 issue.
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Photo Caption:
Anamika Singh, Miss Indianz 2012
