{"id":53346,"date":"2025-07-08T10:42:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T05:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeveningpost.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/08\/mrs-india-one-in-a-million-2025-season-5-winner-apurva-samdurkar-kulkarni-crowned-in-platinum-category\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T10:42:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T05:12:54","slug":"mrs-india-one-in-a-million-2025-season-5-winner-apurva-samdurkar-kulkarni-crowned-in-platinum-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeveningpost.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/08\/mrs-india-one-in-a-million-2025-season-5-winner-apurva-samdurkar-kulkarni-crowned-in-platinum-category\/","title":{"rendered":"Mrs. India \u2018One in a Million\u2019 2025 \u2013 Season 5 winner Apurva Samdurkar Kulkarni crowned in \u2013 Platinum Category"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi [India], July 8: <\/strong>Forever India Events presented the prestigious Mrs. India \u2018One in a Million\u2019 2025 \u2013 Season 5, powered by Tiska Grooming Academy, and supported by Jai Dental Care, Pitch X Wellness by Dr. Tannu Gupta, and ICONIC Hospitality Management.<\/p>\n<p>This grand 4-day marathon celebration unfolded at Hotel Leela Ambience, New Delhi, featuring 57 outstanding finalists selected from across India and overseas. These finalists emerged from an overwhelming 3,700+ auditioning women, each bringing her unique story, strength, and elegance to the national platform.<\/p>\n<p>The event was brilliantly orchestrated by Mr. Prashant Chaudhary and Ms. Swati Dixit, who envisioned a platform where women could celebrate their identity, intelligence, and individuality, while embracing their aspirations on both national and international stages.<\/p>\n<p>Among the brilliant stars who graced the Grand Stage \u00a0Apurva Samdurkar Kulkarni shone the brightest, earning the coveted Platinum Category Winner\u2019s Crown of Season 5.<\/p>\n<p>A Journey of Power, Passion &amp; Poise<\/p>\n<p>In the National Costume Round, Apurva brought to life a stirring theme:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVictorious Warriors \u2013 The Warrior Queen of Goa\u201d, drawing inspiration from the traditional Ghode Modni folk dance \u2014 a moving tribute to strength, culture, and feminine valor.<\/p>\n<p>In the Ethnic Round, she radiated grace in a divine ensemble by Deeva Sarees Couture, epitomizing the timeless beauty of Indian tradition.<\/p>\n<p>For the Evening Gown Round, Apurva graced the stage in a dazzling custom-sequinned cocktail gown \u2014 exuding confidence, class, and charisma.<\/p>\n<p>She not only excelled in all competitive rounds but also secured special titles, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u2728\u00a0Mrs. Popular<\/p>\n<p>\u2728\u00a0Mrs. Body Beautiful<\/p>\n<p>\u2728\u00a0Best Walk<\/p>\n<p>Together, these accolades solidified her place as a complete and deserving titleholder.<\/p>\n<p>A Dream Reignited<\/p>\n<p>For Apurva, this victory is not just a personal milestone, but the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream. Her journey to the crown is a testament to unwavering dedication, hard work, and the courage to dream again.<\/p>\n<p>Academic &amp; Professional Excellence<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science) \u2013 PLIT, Buldhana<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Master of Technology (Computer Science) \u2013 Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Business Sketchnote Certification \u2013 Visual Thinking School, Netherlands<\/p>\n<p>Currently, she serves as an IT Implementation Specialist for a US-based firm, seamlessly blending technical expertise with creative flair.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the Crown \u2013 A Multifaceted Queen<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060 Passionate Artist<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060 Trained Kathak Dancer<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060 Design Thinking &amp; Visual Communication Enthusiast<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060 Advocate for Women in Tech &amp; Arts<\/p>\n<p>Words of Gratitude<\/p>\n<p>With immense humility, Apurva expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the Mrs. India \u2018One in a Million\u2019 platform for creating such a powerful and uplifting journey for women.<\/p>\n<p>She extended special thanks to Mr. Prashant Chaudhary and Ms. Swati Dixit \u2014 the driving force behind every contestant\u2019s transformation.<\/p>\n<p>Apurva also acknowledged her mentors and grooming experts from Tiska Grooming Academy, whose guidance played a vital role in her evolution:<\/p>\n<p>Hide quoted text<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Ramp Training expert Supermodel Donna Masih<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Fashion Designer Wrickie Angrish<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Grooming Mentor Model &amp; Actor Sachin Khurana<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Celebrity Stylist Bharat Gupta<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Smiling Expert Dr. Suruchi Bawa<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Creative content Educator &amp; Mentor Suchana Bera<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Makeup Expert Anupama Katyal \u00a0(Former Creative Director, Lakm\u00e9)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Backstage Excellence \u2013 The Ramp and Assisting Team from Pearl Academy<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u2060\u2060Show Direction \u2013 Rashmi Virmani<\/p>\n<p>A Special Thank You to Family<\/p>\n<p>Apurva shared her deepest gratitude to her family, whose love and unwavering belief became her foundation through every step of this journey.<\/p>\n<p>She especially thanked her mother, Smt. Uma Sunil Samdurkar, for being her first teacher, source of strength, and constant inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>She also extended heartfelt appreciation to her husband, Mr. Sushant Arvind Kulkarni, for being her strongest pillar of support, cheerleader, and companion in every endeavour.she thanked the esteemed jury members for the grand finale which was hosted by actor Sachin Khurana and graced by Bollywood actress Tisca Chopra, she also served on the esteemed jury panel. Other notable jury members included Sanjay Berry, Supermodel Donna Masih, Entrepreneur Syed Zareen, Dr. Suruchi Bawa, Motivational Speaker Purnima Padmasana, and Mr. Prashant Chaudhary, co-founder of the platform.<\/p>\n<p>Looking Ahead \u2013 Embracing New Horizons<\/p>\n<p>With the crown comes not just glory, but purpose. Apurva is excited to explore new avenues in the world of fashion, beauty, and creative expression. She looks forward to collaborating in fashion shows, modelling assignments, brand campaigns, and is open to diverse opportunities that align with her passion, personality, and platform as a titleholder.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion she stated \u201cThis crown represents every woman who dared to believe that her story matters. It\u2019s never too late to rise.\u201d \u2013 Apurva Samdurkar Kulkarni<\/p>\n<p>For media inquiries, interviews, or features, please contact:<\/p>\n<p>Email: contact@mrsindiamillion.com<\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsindiamillion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mrsindiamillion.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi [India], July 8: Forever India Events presented the prestigious Mrs. India \u2018One in a Million\u2019 2025 \u2013 Season 5, powered by Tiska Grooming Academy, and supported by Jai Dental Care, Pitch X Wellness by Dr. Tannu Gupta, and ICONIC Hospitality Management. 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