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Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru
Mangaluru, May 10: Miss Tirtha Kumar from Mangaluru, won ‘Miss Karnataka 2016’ award, held in a glittering event at the beautiful surroundings of Pandit Resort, Moodbidri, on Sunday May 8.
For the final round, 12 finalists were selected from all over Karnataka. They were groomed for five days at Pandit Resort by film producer Naresh from Mumbai, Senthil and film actress Sonal Monterio.
These girls were judged in various rounds by eminent judges from different fields namely renowned bariatric surgeon Mumbai - Dr Ramen Goel, Vijaylaxmi Bidri, IAS, Bangalore, associate producer of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Rajesh Bhat, Miss Asia USA, California - Miss Akila Reddy, MD Gem Sip, Davelgere - GM Anit, NH film producer Mumbai - Honey Chaudhary & Dr Siddhartha Naik.
The contestants did the ramp walk beautifully draped in ethnic sarees and Khadi wears especially designed by Dharamsthala Sri Khadi Industries.
After the question answer round, five finalists were shortlisted. In the last round, a common question was asked to all the five finalists. On the basis their response, the 2nd runner up, the 1st runner up and the winner were elected.
The 2nd runner up title was presented to Miss Suja Naila from Hubli by MD of Adarsh Film Institute Kiran, Dr Siddharth Naik, Honey Chaudhary and Miss Asia USA Akila Reddy.
The 1st runner up title was presented to Miss Gagana from Bengaluru by Jagadish Adhikari, Vijaylakshmi Bidri, Dr Ramen Goel, director Gem Sip Prabhu Dev and Rajesh Bhat.
The winner of Miss Karnataka title was presented to Miss Tirtha Kumar from Mangaluru by minister of youth, fisheries and culture Abhaychandra Jain, Mr & Mrs Goel - chief promoters of Pandit Resort, Ruby Agarwal - Chairperson of Pandit Health Resort, and MD Gem Sip - G M Anit.
Bollywood singer, Sangeetha Rajeev sang melodious medleys in between the ramp round enthralling crowd. The dance performances were put by the sizzling group. This event was conceived and organised by Anupama Suvarna and Charan Suvarna of Fashion ABCD.
The programme started with the traditional lighting of the lamp by former minister Amar Nath Shetty, BJP leader Jagadish Adhikari, Principal Income Tax Commissioner, Narottam Mishra, deputy commandant CISF Amit Kumar, chief promoter of Pandit Health Resort Mr & Mrs Goel, chairperson of Pandit Resort Ruby Agarwal and MD of Gemsip group G M Anit.