Karnataka's Divita Rai, Becomes Miss Diva Universe Winner 2022

Divita Rai has crowned Miss Diva Universe in a stunning ceremony on August 28, 2022, at the 10th anniversary of the Miss Diva Universe pageant held at the Famous Studios, Mahalaxmi, in Mumbai The 23-year-old was anointed by the reigning Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu who looked lovely in her deep maroon gown at the event. Divita, who will now be representing India at the 71st Miss Universe 2022 pageant, hails from Mumbai, while she was born in Mangalore, Karnataka.

Divita is an architect by profession and has also done modeling. She studied at the Sir JJ College of Architecture in Mumbai and went on to pursue her passion for modeling at the same time. She also loves playing badminton and basketball, listening to music, and reading.

Not many know that Divita had also participated in the Miss Diva Universe pageant in 2021, where Harnaaz won the crown and eventually led India to win the 70th Miss Universe pageant. Divita was the Miss Diva 2nd Runner-Up at the competition last year, and she participated again this year to win the coveted title.

In an interview earlier, Divita revealed that she traveled a lot while growing up because her family had to live across cities within the country. Divita said this is the reason why she considers being adaptive as one of her biggest strengths because she faced changes and endured challenges while growing up. As told to the daily, her motto has always been “never fear change, embrace life and live each moment to its fullest.”

Her biggest ambition is to be involved with humanitarian organizations and create value through honesty and conviction. Her one true wish is to abolish nuclear weapons and warfare. She said, “Wars can never be justified, and it’s always the innocent people who are displaced and suffer the greatest losses.”

She considers Sushmita Sen, actor and Miss Universe 1994, as her biggest inspiration. Our congratulations on her win!