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Shivani Jadhav (born 30th October 1999) is an Indian model, beauty pageant titleholder and actress who was crowned Femina Miss Grand India 2019 at the grand finale of Femina Miss India 2019 by the outgoing titleholder Meenakshi Chaudhary.[1] She represented India at Miss Grand International 2019 pageant which was held in Venezuela on 25 October 2019.[2][3] She became an actress in 2025.

Key Information

Pageant History

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Miss Diva 2015

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Shivani participated in Miss Diva - Miss India Universe 2015 pageant where she got eliminated in episode five during the preliminary round.[citation needed]

Femina Miss India 2019

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Shivani was crowned as Femina Miss Grand India 2019 by the outgoing titleholder Meenakshi Chaudhary on 15 June 2019 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai. Previously, she was crowned as Femina Miss India Chhattisgarh 2019 on 23 April 2019. During the competition, she was crowned Miss Body beautiful award.[4]

Miss Grand International 2019

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Shivani represented India at Miss Grand International 2019 pageant in Venezuela, where she went unplaced.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2025 Romeo S3 Anushka [5]

References

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Shivani Jadhav

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Shivani Jadhav (born 1 November 1995) is an Indian model, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Femina Miss Grand India 2019 after winning the state title in the FBB Colors Femina Miss India competition. Representing at the pageant in , she showcased the country's cultural heritage through her national costume inspired by Rajasthani folk art. From , Jadhav pursued higher education at MIT College of Engineering in , where she earned an engineering degree and initially worked as a software developer. Her interests include reading, cooking, and meeting new people. Transitioning to the entertainment industry, Jadhav made her acting debut in the web series (2023), portraying the character Mitali, and later appeared as Anushka in the film Romeo S3 (2025).

Early life and education

Family and upbringing

Shivani Jadhav was born in , , , to a middle-class Maharashtrian family. Her parents are Jeevan Jadhav and Naina Jadhav, and she has a brother named Sanket Jadhav. Although born in , Jadhav spent much of her early life in , , where her family shifted for better opportunities. She attended Jnana Prabodhini Navnagar Vidyalaya in for her schooling. From a young age, she harbored a childhood dream of participating in the Miss India pageant to represent on an international stage. Jadhav received her initial exposure to modeling through local events in while pursuing her studies. In 2017, she won the "The Tiara Queen" title organized by The Great Pageant Community, marking an early milestone in her interest in the field. She later chose to study at MIT College of Engineering in as a practical career path before fully committing to her pageant aspirations.

Academic background

Shivani Jadhav received her early education at Jnana Prabodhini Navnagar Vidyalaya in , where she developed a strong academic foundation. She pursued higher education at MIT College of Engineering in , graduating in 2018 with a in . During her undergraduate studies, Jadhav balanced rigorous engineering coursework with her budding interest in modeling, notably by participating in the pageant while still a . She earned an award for the best paper presentation from the National Department of . After completing her degree, Jadhav worked as a software developer, leveraging her technical skills in the field before shifting to full-time pageantry and modeling endeavors in 2019.

Beauty pageants

Miss Diva 2015

Shivani Jadhav entered the national beauty pageant scene at the age of 19, representing Pune in the Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva - Miss Universe India 2015 competition. As a student pursuing engineering at MIT College of Engineering in Pune, she competed among 16 finalists selected from auditions across India. During the televised event, Jadhav advanced through initial rounds, showcasing her skills in ramp walks and interviews, but was eliminated in the fifth episode amid the preliminary swimsuit segment. The competition, hosted by and judged by a panel including actors and , and former , tested contestants on poise, intelligence, and presentation over multiple episodes aired primarily on Romedy Now. Jadhav's preparation involved intensive training in grooming, fitness, and while managing her demanding academic schedule as an student, highlighting the challenges of higher education with pageant commitments. This debut experience, though not resulting in a title, provided valuable lessons in resilience and continuous skill development, serving as a stepping stone for her future pageant endeavors.

Femina Miss India 2019

Shivani Jadhav was crowned on April 23, 2019, securing her qualification to represent her state at the national competition. Representing at the 56th edition of , held on June 15, 2019, at the in , Jadhav competed against 29 other state winners. She emerged victorious in the Miss Grand India category, receiving the crown from the outgoing titleholder , who had been crowned Femina Miss Grand India 2018. In addition to the main title, Jadhav won the Miss Body Beautiful award at the national event, recognizing her physique and overall presentation. A software engineer by profession, Jadhav dedicated herself to rigorous preparation for the pageant, training under expert mentors to enhance her skills in fitness, ramp walking, and ; this effort built on the motivation from her earlier participation in 2015.

Miss Grand International 2019

Shivani Jadhav, crowned fbb Colors Femina Miss Grand India 2019, represented at the seventh edition of , held on October 25, 2019, at the Poliedro de Caracas in , . The event featured 60 contestants from around the world, with preliminary competitions spanning several days, including and rounds on October 23, a national costume presentation on October 21, and culminating in the grand finale that incorporated question-and-answer segments to evaluate contestants' poise and advocacy skills. During the preliminaries, Jadhav competed in the swimsuit round at the Tamanaco International Hotel, showcasing her athleticism and confidence alongside other delegates. A key highlight was her national costume performance, designed by Melvyn Dominic Noronha, which drew inspiration from traditional Rajasthani attire to symbolize India's rich through vibrant colors, intricate , and motifs representing regional folklore. The was noted for its elegant fusion of historical elements with modern pageant flair, earning appreciation for effectively highlighting Indian traditions on an international platform. In the finals, Jadhav participated but did not secure a placement among the top 10 or higher, concluding her debut as unplaced overall. Despite the outcome, the experience provided her with substantial global exposure, allowing interactions with diverse contestants and an opportunity to promote anti-war themes central to the pageant's ethos. Reflecting on the journey afterward, Jadhav described it as transformative, emphasizing the cultural exchanges and personal growth gained from immersing in Venezuela's vibrant atmosphere and connecting with women from over 50 nations, which broadened her perspective on global unity and advocacy.

Professional career

Modeling work

Following her crowning as Femina Miss Grand 2019, Shivani transitioned from pageant ramp walks to modeling assignments, leveraging her title to secure commercial opportunities in and . She featured in endorsement campaigns for prominent brands, including Fashion at Big Bazaar (fbb), Senco Gold and Diamonds, and Malabar Gold and Diamonds, where she appeared on a alongside actress Kareena Kapoor. These collaborations highlighted her as a versatile model capable of embodying contemporary Indian elegance in both apparel and jewelry sectors. Jadhav participated in key fashion events, serving as a showstopper for international designer Aranka Slavikova from the at Bombay Times in March 2020, where she showcased a collection blending global influences with poised presence. Her pageant success also propelled her to the cover of Femina magazine in November 2019 alongside fellow Miss India winners, as well as features in Lifestyle magazine, establishing her as an emerging style icon through editorial photoshoots that emphasized natural beauty and confident styling. Through these ventures, Jadhav built a reputation for bridging traditional pageant poise with commercial appeal, contributing to her growing influence in India's modeling landscape via selective, high-profile appearances rather than exhaustive listings of every gig.

Acting roles

Following her participation in beauty pageants in , Shivani Jadhav transitioned into acting by pursuing auditions and leveraging her prior on-camera experience from television commercials and modeling assignments. Jadhav made her acting debut in the 2023 Amazon MiniTV web series , a exploring modern dating stories, where she portrayed the character Mitali in one episode. She entered Bollywood cinema with a supporting role in the 2024 Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, which follows a who falls in love with a ; the film stars and in the lead roles. In 2025, Jadhav took on the role of Anushka, the wife of the protagonist, in the action thriller Romeo S3, directed by , which centers on a infiltrating a amid a revenge plot involving contaminated narcotics; she stars opposite and Palak Tiwari.

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