Roshmitha Harimurthy


Roshmitha Harimurthy is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as Miss Universe India 2016 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai. As winner of Miss Diva - 2016, she represented India at Miss Universe 2016 in Manila, Philippines.

Early life

Harimurthy was born and raised in Bangalore. She belongs to Dalit community and her parents did an intercaste marriage. Her sister, Rakshita Harimurthy is also a beauty pageant titleholder. She did her schooling from Sophia High School, Bengalore and later finished her Masters in International Business from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.

Pageantry

Harimurthy began auditioned for the title Femina Miss India Bangalore, where she was winner and get a direct entry to Femina Miss India 2016 as finalist. On final night, she reached the top 5 finalist and win the special awards "Miss Spectacular Eyes" and "Miss Rampwalk" in the event.

Miss Diva - 2016

Still the same year, she participated in Miss Diva - 2016 contest and won the title of Miss Diva Universe 2016 where she was crowned by outgoing titleholder Urvashi Rautela.

Miss Universe 2016

She represented India at Miss Universe 2016 which was held at Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines on 29 January 2017 and was unplaced.