Launches the heritage hill station’s maiden beauty pageant for locals – “Mrs. Lonavala 2024” and Mrs Lonavala Senior Citizen 2024”
Pune: Indian Film Actress and Environmentalist Ms. Tanishaa Mukerji and Renowned Yoga Instructor, Ms. Boski Tripaathi graced the beauty pageant led the judge panel and crowned Mrs Rini lokegoakar as Mrs. Lonavala 2024, Mrs. Shobha Mandhare as Mrs. Lonavala Senior Citizen 2024 and Ms. Labdhi Lalwani as Ms Lonavala 2024.
Lonavala, 17th December 2024: As part of Lonavala’s Got Talent – “Go Vocal For Local, Lonavala Women’s Foundation (“LWF”) hosted bouquet of events at Maharashtra’s heritage hill-station over the weekend 14th and 15th December 2024. The foundation launched the hill station’s maiden beauty pageant – “Mrs. Lonavala 2024”, and “Mrs. Lonavala (Senior Citizen) 2024” and a “Food Festival”, to give a platform for local participants to explore and showcase their culinary expertise through delicious and innovative creations and to add to give rhythm and energy to the event, a “Group Dance Competition” was held for participants of all age groups including senior citizens. The dance competition offered a stage for talented dance groups from Lonavala to shine.
The highlight of the evening was the presence of renowned Indian actress Ms. Tanisha Mukerji and Ms. Boski Tripaathi a well-known Yoga Instructor who graced the event as Judges. The two women achievers led the judge panel and crowned the winners of the beauty pageant and the dance competition winners.
The Lonavala Beauty Pageants resonate LWF’s ethos of celebrating grace, confidence and empowerment of local women. The event witnessed an overwhelming turnout of attendees who came together to honor the achievements of married women breaking barriers and redefining beauty standards.
After intense competition across multiple rounds, Mrs. Rini Lokegoakar emerged as the winner of the coveted Mrs. Lonavala 2024 title. Mrs. Anusuya Shetty was declared the First Runner-Up and Mrs. Snehal Patil was the Second Runner-Up.
The Mrs. Lonavala Senior Citizen 2024 category recognized the elegance and achievements of senior participants, with Mrs. Shobha Mandhare winning the title. Mrs. Saroj Goyal was declared the First Runner-Up, and Mrs. Hemlata Agarwal was awarded the Second Runner-Up.
A Special Category for Exceptional Women was also introduced to honour extraordinary contributions. Mrs. Jyoti Rangane was presented with a special award for her inspiring achievements.
In the Miss Lonavala 2024 category Labdhi Lalwani won the title with her impressing grace and poise.
Indian Film Actress and Environmentalist, Ms. Tanishaa Mukerji said, “It’s heartwarming to see Lonavala Women Foundation’s initiative that empower women to step into the spotlight and celebrate their uniqueness. Witnessing the Lonavala pageant, Group Dance Competition and the food festival was indeed an honour and every participant is a winner in her own right.”
Renowned Yoga Instructor, Ms. Boski Tripaathi, said “I am truly inspired by Lonavala Women Foundation’s initiative of creating Lonavala’s Got Talent – a platform to promote local talent. To all participants Lonavala pageant, Group Dance Competition and the food festival, let your journey be guided by balance, resilience, and mindfulness. Shine bright, for you are already a winner by celebrating yourself. Mrs. Lonavala, Mrs Lonavala Senior. Citizen beauty pageants truly celebrate the beautiful harmony of confidence and self-care.”
Founder of the Lonavala Women’s Foundation, Smt. Brinda Ganatra, said, “Vocal for local is our mantra and Lonavala Women’s Foundation is committed to create platforms where local talent importantly the women can thrive and shine. The Mrs. Lonavala, Mrs. Lonavala Senior Citizen, Ms Lonavala 2024 Beauty Pageant are not just a celebration of beauty but of resilience, strength, and individuality. Each participant has shown us that being a woman is about embracing every role with confidence and grace. We are grateful to Ms. Tanishaa Mukerji and Ms. Boski Tripaathi for inspiring all of us with her presence and support.”
