Annual Pageant at Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Auckland on September 15, 2018
Venkat Raman
When Dharmesh (a bachelor then), organised the first-ever Miss Indianz show in 2002, there were only two of us-Indian Newslink and Radio Tarana to offer him unconditional support.
Success brings claims but as Dharmesh says, “Only these two organisations have stood by us, keeping us on track. They never failed to correct me whenever I went wrong.”
It is again in that spirit of friendship and understanding the two media organisations are once again promoting Miss Indianz 2018, which has already raised expectations.
We will commence profiling them from our next issue, but suffice to say that the event this year will be spectacular as it was when it all began 16 years ago,
Tribute to Indian Culture
Miss Indianz has, year after year, provided a platform for young women of Indian origin to step out, gain self-confidence and make a mark in showbusiness or graduate to become cultural ambassadors. That was what Jumana Shakeer, winner of the title in 2009 did.
Colin Mathura Jeffree, who choreographed the show, trained the contestants and was on the judging panel, said as always, the challenge was to ensure that each of them was given equal opportunity to showcase their talents.
“Their enthusiasm and willingness to learn was amazing,” he said.
Dharmesh Parikh has filed the following report:
Love a little glitz and glamour? Well, brush up on your Bollywood dance moves because entries are now open for the magical, unmissable 2018 Miss Indianz event.
Entry Requirements
Open to women of Kiwi-Indian descent aged between 16 and 27, Miss Indianz is the ultimate celebration of culture, fashion, dance and music. Up for grabs are $3000 worth of prizes, plus the chance to launch a career in the exciting world of entertainment.
More than 380 young women have competed in Miss Indianz since its inception 16 years ago. Of those, many have gone on to forge highly successful stage careers.
Miss Indianz is such a fantastic launchpad into acting, modelling and entertainment. Contestants gain confidence and an outlet to express and celebrate their unique heritage, and the audience is treated to a spectacular show unlike anything else on offer in Auckland. Training workshops are delivered by industry professionals in the lead up to the competition, and contestants will be promoted by New Zealand’s leading ethnic media, including Indian Newslink and Radio Tarana.
Different and distinct
While many beauty pageants focus primarily on contestants’ physical attributes, Miss Indianz provides a platform for contestants to showcase all their talents, with categories such as ‘Kiwi Girl,’ ‘Made in India,’ ‘Talent’ and a ‘Q & A’ Section.
For those who love fanfare and razzle-dazzle this event is unmissable.
It is the ultimate celebration of the Kiwi-Indian culture, showcasing a unique and diverse mix of ethnic backgrounds, talents, and passions.
There is no debating the popularity of the Miss Indianz event. Every year it is a sell-out show, and with this year promising to be the most spectacular one yet.
Clutter-Free and Transparent
We believe that Miss Indianz is by far the most clutter-free and transparent event.
The clean and simple format allows participants to fully express their passion and love for what they believe. Full training and equal footing is given to all participants and they are not required to fundraise, look for sponsors or sell tickets to the event.
They simply enjoy participating in a showcase of elegance, beauty, fashion, music and dance.
Each contestant will be given a chance to shine, plus the opportunity to lay claim to a string of different titles, such as Miss Talent, Miss Potential Model – and the coveted Miss Popular title, earned via eight weeks of public voting which finishes on September 14.
For registration and more information, please text INDIANZ to 226
Website: www.missindianz.co.nz
Photo Caption:
- Gagan Kaur (Miss India 2006) with Runners Up Surinder Manak and Kurisha Naidu
- Jumana Shakeer (Miss Indianz 2009)
- Nameeta Gounder (Contestant 2011)
