Stella Rica Khongsni, Leimapokpam Ghanapyari Devi And Tenzing Choden Sherpa Crowned 22nd Sunsilk Mega Miss North East 2026.

Guwahati, Assam, 5th of March, 2026 : In a glittering celebration of confidence, culture, and contemporary elegance, Stella Rica Khongsni from Meghalaya, Leimapokpam Ghanapyari Devi from Manipur, and Tenzing Choden Sherpa from Sikkim were crowned winners of the 22nd Sunsilk Mega Miss North East 2026 at a spectacular Grand Finale held in Guwahati. In keeping with the pageant’s progressive format, the three winners will share equal honours and responsibilities as titleholders.

The 22nd edition followed an extensive eight-state audition process conducted both on-ground and online, drawing participation from hundreds of young women across the Northeast. Following a rigorous selection process, the shortlisted finalists underwent an intensive grooming and mentorship programme in Guwahati, culminating in a high-voltage finale that evaluated contestants on poise, intelligence, personality, confidence, and stage presence.

Conceptualised by fashion entrepreneur Abhijeet Singha, the pageant is produced by Mega Entertainment and marketed by Mega Activation, continuing its longstanding vision of empowering women from the region and “Taking India to the World Stage.”

Congratulating the winners, Abhijeet Singha said, “Twenty-two years of Sunsilk Mega Miss North East is a testament to the resilience, ambition, and global readiness of young women from our region. Stella, Ghanapyari, and Tenzing represent not just beauty, but strength of charactjter and cultural pride. Over the years, our winners have carried the Northeast to international platforms with distinction, and I am confident that this year’s titleholders will embrace the global opportunities ahead and continue that legacy.”

The newly crowned winners will receive professional representation, advanced grooming, brand endorsements, public relations advisory, and national-level exposure. They will also be considered for international pageant representation and global fashion platforms, reinforcing the pageant’s established track record of enabling contestants to compete at prestigious international competitions and modelling circuits abroad.

As the Title Sponsor, Sunsilk celebrated the individuality and confidence of the winners, the event was further supported by Furniture Partner Nilkamal, Beverage Partner Coca-Cola, and Fashion Partner Trends. The pageant was also supported under the Incredible India banner, spotlighting the cultural richness and global potential of the Northeast.

In addition to the main titles, several special awards were presented recognising individual excellence across distinct categories. Phurpa Drema from Arunachal Pradesh was honoured as Incredible India Mega Miss Tourism 2026, celebrating her potential to represent the region’s cultural and tourism identity on wider platforms. Sarah Malsawmtlungi from Mizoram received the Nilkamal Miss Popular title, reflecting strong public support and engagement. Tenzing Choden Sherpa from Sikkim was awarded Coca-Cola Miss Refreshing Beauty, acknowledging her vibrant presence and charisma, and Sanu Kumari from Assam was conferred the Sunsilk Sway Icon title for her distinctive style and confident stage appeal. These recognitions further highlighted the diversity of talent showcased at the 22nd Sunsilk Mega Miss North East 2026 Grand Finale.

The Grand Finale brought together fashion, performance, and celebration of regional diversity, reaffirming Sunsilk Mega Miss North East as one of the most influential women-centric platforms in the region.

With the crowning of Stella Rica Khongsni, Leimapokpam Ghanapyari Devi, and Tenzing Choden Sherpa, the 22nd edition marks another significant milestone in the journey of a platform that continues to inspire young women from the Northeast to aspire, achieve, and represent India on the world stage.

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