Suman Rao Beauty Is Beyond The Spotlight
Her victory was celebrated as a win for diversity and roots-based success in the pageant world.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 21 Nov 2025 3:00 PM ISTA recent Instagram post by profile sumanratan rao shows Suman Rao bathed in the warm glow of the golden hour, dressed in a light pastel top and softly lit from behind. The caption reads: “Woven into the golden hour ♡”. In these pics Suman rarely seen in the high-glamour world she inhabits.
Suman has steadily built a reputation both on stage and beyond. She hails from a village near Udaipur in Rajasthan, and moved with her family to Mumbai when she was very young. She is known for her strong academic focus, having studied at a school in Navi Mumbai and then pursuing a Chartered Accountancy programme. She also trained in Kathak dance, which has helped shape her poise and stage presence.
Her big break came in 2019, when she was crowned Femina Miss India. That win earned her the chance to represent India at the Miss World pageant in London that same year, where she placed as the second-runner up and was awarded the Miss World Asia title. Her victory was celebrated as a win for diversity and roots-based success in the pageant world.
Beyond her wins, Suman has used her platform for deeper goals. During her time at Miss World, she launched “Project Pragati”, an initiative focused on empowering tribal women through financial independence.
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