Actor and top Instagram influencer Nikki Dhankhar of Rohtak clears online semis for Mrs Asia-Universe

WASHINGTON DC: In a new update regarding the international pageant Mrs Asia-Universe, the global committee for the pageant, today announced that Haryanavi actor, Instagram influencer and model Nikki Dhankhar was shortlisted and selected for the semifinals. Earlier, the august Committee had said that the actor would represent India at the event along with others, after topping the list, from more than 220 entries from the Asian subcontinent. She was picked to represent India at the event, which aims to create awareness on global warming, climate change and rising sea levels through fashion and fashion pageants in different parts of the world.

The international pageant which features participants from more than 160 nations is a very prestigious, international show and will be attended by a host of Hollywood actors, directors, singers and other international personalities at the main function later this year.

The pageant is scheduled for August-September, though the exact date will be announced later.

The 28-year-old Nikki who hails from Rohtak has been modeling and acting for the last few years and is a very popular Instagram influencer in North India. In fact, she ranks among the Top 10 North-Indian social media influencers according to an Indya Tv poll.

James Smith Langford, the President of the Mrs Asia-Universe jury welcomed Nikki Dhankhar to the global pageant and wished her all the best. There will be a series of pre-events and Nikki will spend at least two weeks in Australia where the main event will be held, he said.

The Mrs Asia-Universe project is supported by Hollywood fashion photographer Lynn Baxter and his production studio Lynn Baxter Films who will be broadcasting the entire proceedings live on various social media platforms.