Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 27: Sonali Kakde, who bagged a runner-up title at Mrs. India Empress Of The Nation 2021 organized by Diva Pageants, is now all set to represent India at Universal Woman Pageant, a global platform for inclusivity and acceptance. She is the first-ever Indian to represent India at the Universal Woman Pageant. Sonali got this opportunity to represent her country India through the platform of Diva Pageants which is a gateway for every woman out there, from national to international pageants like Universal Woman. 

Who is Sonal Kakde?

Being a mother of a 16-year-old, Sonali has been both multi-skilled and multi-talented. An avid fitness lover immersed in Zumba and Yoga, she is also a Social Cause Director for “We Help”, which focuses on protecting the well-being of children and women. Highlighting women’s empowerment, she has powerfully spoken on various forums and uplifted and influenced the life of a large number of women out there. This unstoppable diva is an established model, a motivational speaker working as a Director of Finance for TIBCO, an IT company, and has bagged runner-up title at Mrs. India Empress of the Nation 2021, organized by Diva Pageants and earned the title of Universal Woman India. 

Things you should know about Diva Pageants!

Diva Pageants which is owned by Anjana Mascarenhas and Karl Mascarenhas, holds the franchise of Universal Woman India is the only pageant in India giving women a chance to represent themselves internationally and excelling in their own fields by breaking the stereotypical age bar and shining not just as mothers, wives, and daughters but as individual women. Diva pageants provide women of all ages the bridge to their dreams and create an everlasting impact on women’s lives by advocating their voices and what they stand for. It’s definitely a prestigious pageant to represent your country internationally and show your worth, whether it be any age, race, colour, shape, or size. A pure reflection of inclusivity and broadening one’s horizons.

What’s the Universal Woman Pageant?

Introducing to you the “Universal Woman Pageant”, having a tagline of ‘The New Era of Beauty’ presenting women of all ages who will be recognized as Universal Women and not under any other criteria like Miss, Mrs, or Ms anymore. This initiative blows our minds away as we see evolution in the pageant world which is now open for all kinds of women embracing their flaws and embodying their countries and themselves with a sense of pride in their hearts. Sonali is representing 1.3 billion Indians in the world-class pageantry of Universal Woman where she will be competing with 50 gorgeous contestants from around the world. The Universal woman pageant will be proven a game changer for every candidate as they will be groomed under the best in the industry, like Carolina Cuartas and Alexander Gonzalez. The pageant will be held from 27th January 2023 to 3rd February 2023 on a cruise over the international waters of Dubai. It will include various rounds such as Sash imposition, Photoshoots, Forums, Night of the Nations, and Elegance night, along with the Grand Finale and the election of the very first ‘Universal Woman 2023’ on 2nd February 2023, which will be telecasted on Amazon Prime.

Gratitude for the partners in her journey!

Sonali gives credit to a lot of people who have been with her on her journey to the crown, including Pooja Singh, an ace choreographer who has honed her ramp walk skills; Dr. Vikramaditya Salvi, owner of Cosmetoplast, who has ensured her healthy and glowing skin; Her extensive wardrobe courtesy Adore; National costume highlighting India’s rich cultural heritage from the house of Tasta; Beauty partners, The Paris Salon and Jewellery by Empiral9. She is truly grateful to the national directors – Anjana and Karl Mascarenhas, who have groomed her in the best way possible and been there as great mentors.

All the Best, Sonali!

Sonali is setting an inspirational example by acing the statement that ‘Age is just a number’. Sonali Kakde espouses the DIVA catchline Dare*Dream*Dazzle as she assiduously believes what is coming is better than what is gone! Depicting grace and intelligence as she forays onto a path to the Universal Woman crown, wishing her all the best!

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