Riya Tikey from Ranchi was crowned Miss Universe Jharkhand 2025 at the state finale of the contest held on May 2, 2025 at Radisson Blu Hotel Ranchi. She will now represent Jharkhand at the upcoming edition of the Miss Universe India beauty pageant. Born in Indore, Riya is currently pursuing her master’s degree in business administration. She holds a diploma in acting from Actor Prepares Mumbai and has been part of a series of regional music videos. Alongside that she is also a model, actor and entrepreneur. Apart from her academic and career achievements, she is also a trained Bharatnatyam dancer and a state level badminton player.
Hailing from a tribal community, she embraces a way of life deeply rooted in simplicity and harmony with nature. From the clothes they wear to the food they prepare, every aspect reflects sustainable living and mindful use of resources. Her journey is a reflection of these values, carrying forward the wisdom of her community and inspiring others to live with greater respect for the environment and this is also the advocacy she wants to promote at the national pageant.
In the coming months, she will be seen walking down the stage at the 2025 Miss Universe India contest, representing the state of Jharkhand. 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 of the leadings beauty pageant producers in the world.
At the conclusion of this year’s Miss Universe India competition, the reigning titleholder, Rhea Singha from Gujarat will crown her successor, who would later go onto represent India at the prestigious Miss Universe 2025 competition, scheduled to happen in the month of November in Thailand.
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