FACE OF PANACHE RUNWAY 2025 – SEASON 8 By Curator & Director Vishal Kapoor “VK”

Mumbai,India 22^nd April 2025: Mumbai witnessed the spectacular grand finale of Face of Panache Runway – Season 8 on 20th April, held at the luxurious Hotel Sahara Star, International, and curated by renowned designer and organizer Vishal Kapoor “VK.”

The evening was graced by an elite lineup of celebrities and dignitaries. The crowning moment was celebrated in the presence of producer-director Nivedita Basu, actress Jaswir Kaur, and actor Mannan Joshi, along with esteemed chief guest Mr. Sunil Sethi. Guests of honour included Mr. Sanjay Panjwani, Smita Chawan, and celebrity makeup director Saima Shabbir.

PRIYA TIWARI and SONAL WAGHMARE were crowned as the Panache Queens & Brand Ambassadors 2025. This season introduced an elevated format, selecting 11 exclusive Brand Ambassadors, each recognized for their individual excellence, professionalism, and unique flair in their respective domains.

FACE OF PANACHE RUNWAY TITLE HOLDERS: 

1) MRS. GLAMOROUS FOREVER, UNIVERSAL CLASSIQUE WINNER – FOWZIA SIDHPURWALA 

2) MRS. TIMELESS GLORY, GLOBAL CLASSIQUE GOLD WINNER – SMEETA SHITOLE 

3) MISS RISING RADIANT, NATIONAL WINNER – SHREEYA CHAWAN 

4) MRS. REAL ELEGANCE, NATIONAL WINNER – SNEHAL SONAWANE 

5) MR. VIBRANT PERSONALITY, NATIONAL WINNER – SOURAV SHARMA 

6) MISS ETHEREAL BEAUTY, INTERNATIONAL WINNER – DISHA ANAND 

7) MS. BODY BEAUTIFUL, UNIVERSAL WINNER – SHILPI CHUGH 

8) MR. ATHLETE STYLISTA, INTERNATIONAL WINNER – VARUN SHARMA

9) MRS. MAGNIFICENT DIVA, GLOBAL WINNER – ARCHANA PATIL 

10) MR. INTELLECTUAL SUAVE, GLOBAL WINNER – SUYASH UPADHYA 

11) MRS. CHARISMATIC ROYALE, INTERNATIONAL WINNER – SILKY PAREKH 

The 3-day extravaganza included runway walk and posture training sessions conducted by top industry groomers and choreographers. Participants also experienced a glamorous makeover shoot, with features lined up for billboard promotions across Mumbai, magazine covers, and widespread digital and social media exposure.

The event opened with a captivating performance by celebrity Kathak artist Lakshya Sharma and was energetically hosted by Parvej Mantrri, setting a perfect tone for an evening that celebrated fashion, talent, and elegance.