Fasiha Nauman was crowned Miss Universe Andhra Pradesh 2026 on the glitzy evening of June 6, 2026. Alongside winning that glittering crown, she also earned the rights to represent the state of Andhra Pradesh, at the most prestigious beauty pageant in the country – Miss Universe India, to take place on August 18, 2026 in Jaipur.
Fasiha Nauman is a model and MBA graduate from Hyderabad, who is currently based in Bangalore. Standing at 5’7”, she has built her presence in the fashion industry through modelling, while also developing a natural flair for acting and emotional expression. Her ability to connect with an audience through performance adds another dimension to her creative personality.
Born in Hyderabad, Fasiha’s journey has been shaped by ambition, resilience and a strong sense of purpose. Her life took on a new meaning with the birth of her child, an experience that transformed the way she viewed her identity, aspirations and the woman she wanted to become. Motherhood did not lead her away from her ambitions; instead, it gave her a deeper reason to pursue them. She wanted her child to grow up seeing a mother who continued to dream, embraced challenges with courage and never allowed circumstances to determine the limits of her aspirations.
In 2026, Fasiha’s determination reached a significant milestone when she was crowned Miss Universe Andhra Pradesh 2026 and secured her place in the national finals of Miss Universe India 2026. Her achievement carries an added distinction as she became the first mother to secure a place in the finals of the competition this year. Her journey towards the title began just four months after childbirth, when she auditioned for her state pageant while still recovering physically from the experience of becoming a mother.
Following that first step, Fasiha committed herself to preparing for the competition with discipline and consistency. She worked extensively on her ramp walk, fitness, grooming, confidence and overall personality while simultaneously embracing the responsibilities of motherhood. The demands of balancing both roles were at times physically and emotionally challenging, but the experience also strengthened her resolve and gave greater meaning to her pursuit.
Beyond pageantry, Fasiha has steadily established herself in the fashion and media space. In July 2026, she was featured in Vogue India’s Wedding Atelier for designer Shravan Kumar, marking another notable moment in her modelling journey. Earlier, in October 2023, she received her first international magazine feature and interview with Filmfare Middle East. These appearances have added to her growing association with established names in fashion and media.
Fasiha Nauman’s journey is defined not simply by her achievements in modelling and pageantry, but by the determination with which she has continued to pursue them while embracing motherhood. Her story reflects a woman who chose to evolve with every new chapter of her life, turning a significant personal transition into a renewed source of purpose and ambition.
In the coming weeks, she will be seen walking down the stage at the most anticipated beauty pageant of the country – Miss Universe India. The competition is owned by one of the biggest beauty pageant organizations in the world – the Glamanand Entertainment Pvt Ltd (popularly known as the Glamanand Group). The organization was established by its founder and president, Nikhil Anand in the year 2013 and gradually it became one of the leading beauty pageant producers in the world. At the conclusion of this year’s Miss Universe India competition, the reigning titleholder, Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan will crown her successor, who would later go onto represent India at the prestigious Miss Universe 2026 competition, scheduled to happen by end of this year in Puerto Rico.
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