Malini Persaud first Guyanese to place in top 3 at Mrs India Worldwide

…as Guyanese team collect historic sweep of awards in pageant

Guyana has made history at the prestigious Miss, Mrs & Teen India Worldwide 2025 pageant, returning home with a series of remarkable accolades, including a historic top three placement in the Mrs category and the coveted Best National Director Award.
The international pageant, hosted at the elegant Lalit Hotel in Mumbai, India, was a dazzling showcase of beauty, talent, and culture, bringing together contestants from across the globe.
Amid the glamour and bright lights, Team Guyana stood out for its preparation, poise, and professionalism, quickly capturing the hearts of both judges and audiences.

Mrs India Guyana placement
Leading the sweep at Mrs India Guyana 2025 was Malini Persaud, one of the country’s premier makeup artists, who created history by becoming the first-ever Guyanese to place in the Top 3 at Mrs India Worldwide, finishing as 2nd Runner-Up.
Malini’s journey through the competition was marked by sophistication, charisma, and unshakeable confidence. She delivered a show-stopping talent performance – an electrifying dance choreographed by former Mrs India Guyana and acclaimed dancer Reana Roopnauth – earning roaring applause from the audience. Her powerful final answer on the importance of preserving culture and prayer as core values further cemented her place in history.
In addition to her historic placement, Malini also earned the title of Mrs Congeniality 2025, recognised for her warmth, friendliness, and ability to inspire those around her.
Her achievements not only mark a personal milestone but also signal a new era for Guyana on the global pageant stage.

Double scoop for Teen India Guyana, Darshanie Tickapersaud
Representing the youth of Guyana, Darshanie Tickapersaud lit up the stage with energy, elegance, and passion. Her dynamic dance performance in the talent round captivated both judges and the audience, earning her recognition as a true crowd favourite.
Darshanie proudly walked away with two Teen category titles: Miss Congeniality and Miss Social Media, highlighting her charm on and off the stage.

Accolades for Miss India Guyana Rameshwarie Jairam; National Director, Hashim Alli
In the Miss category, celebrating its 32nd year, Rameshwarie Jairam embodied the grace, confidence, and hospitality synonymous with Guyanese culture. Her ethnic wear presentation, a stunning traditional Indian ensemble, drew praise for its elegance and authenticity. Rameshwarie also earned the Miss Beautiful Hair award, rounding out Guyana’s impressive haul of titles.
Adding to the country’s historic achievements, Guyana’s National Director, Hashim Alli, was awarded Best National Director 2025 by Mr Dharmatma Saran, Founder of Miss India Worldwide and IFC.
In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Alli credited the success to the team and the delegates:
“This recognition is not just a personal milestone but a celebration of the amazing talent, resilience, and beauty of the young women who carried our flag on the international stage. To the backbone of this organisation – our Vice President and my wife, Melicia Partab Alli; our hard-working team; our partners and supporters; and most importantly, the phenomenal delegates – this award is for all of you.”

Historic Sweep
With Malini Persaud’s first-ever top 3 finish for Guyana, along with multiple wins across the Miss and Teen categories, 2025 will forever be remembered as a landmark year for the Golden Arrowhead on the international stage.
From tours of Mumbai’s iconic landmarks to standing confidently on the pageant stage, the Guyanese queens carried their homeland’s spirit with grace, charm, and pride.
This historic sweep not only cements Guyana’s growing presence in global pageantry but also sets the stage for an even brighter future, filled with inspiring queens, cultural representations, and more proud moments for the nation.