New Reality Show ‘Miss Entrepreneur India’ to Explore the Entrepreneurial Side of Former Pageant Contestants

The world of pageantry is about to get a whole new twist with the launch of Miss Entrepreneur India (MEI), a first-of-its-kind business reality show that brings together former beauty pageant winners and finalists from across India to compete for a crown of a very different kind.

Moving beyond glamour, fashion and the traditional pageant stage, Miss Entrepreneur India puts 16 former pageant contestants through an intense 72-hour business bootcamp, where beauty takes a backseat and ambition takes centre stage.

Across the series, contestants will face a fast-paced mix of live business pitches, leadership challenges, crisis simulations, team tasks and real-world entrepreneurial situations. With limited time, tough decisions and the pressure to perform, the show will test who can think on their feet, build winning strategies, handle setbacks and emerge as a true leader.

The show is set to bring together the drama and unpredictability of reality television with the ambition and competitiveness of the business world.

Speaking about the concept, Sanjay Nigam said, “Miss Entrepreneur India is about taking the excitement of the pageant world and putting it into an entirely new arena. These women have already competed on some of the biggest stages, but this time the challenge is very different. They have to think, lead, make decisions and deliver under pressure. The crown represents much more than appearance, it represents what you can build and the impact you can create.”

Hosted by Shaine Soni and Daisy Khound, the show combines glamour, entertainment, competition and entrepreneurship, bringing audiences an entirely new take on the reality-show format.

With a line up of 16 contestants, intense challenges and plenty of high-pressure moments, Miss Entrepreneur India promises to deliver glamour, competition, strategy, surprises and entertainment, while showcasing a new generation of women redefining what it means to wear the crown.

The winner will take home the inaugural Miss Entrepreneur India title, along with mentorship, industry exposure and opportunities to connect with the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Miss Entrepreneur India Season 1 premieres September 11, 2026, on Gadbad TV on YouTube.