Miss World 2025 Finals in Hyderabad: 1,000 Commoners to Attend
Hyderabad is set to host another prestigious international event as the Miss World 2025 pageant finals are scheduled to take place at the HITEX Exhibition Center. The Telangana state government is organizing the event with significant grandeur. Selection of delegates from 40 countries across four continents has already been completed. Final preparations are actively underway for the grand finale, which will be held on Sunday evening.
Special Chief Secretary for Tourism Jayesh Ranjan is personally overseeing the event's organizational arrangements. On Tuesday, he conducted a high-level review meeting with Cyberabad Police, Traffic Police, and officials from the Tourism Department. Speaking to the media afterward, Jayesh Ranjan confirmed that the finals would be held in Hall No. 4 of HITEX. He stated that the event would begin at 6:30 PM and conclude at 9:20 PM, with seating arrangements made for approximately 3,500 attendees. To coordinate efforts among various government departments, a special control room has been set up at HITEX.
Following the direction of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the event will not be limited to VIPs; common citizens will also be given an opportunity to participate. Online applications were invited for this purpose, and Jayesh Ranjan revealed that around 7,500 individuals had applied, of which nearly 1,000 will be selected to attend. Prominent industrialists from Telangana and celebrities from Bollywood and Tollywood have been invited as special guests. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, state ministers, elected representatives, and senior officials are also expected to attend the ceremony.
Practice sessions for the finals began on Tuesday and will continue on Wednesday and Thursday. Full rehearsals are scheduled for the mornings of May 30 and 31. Jayesh Ranjan stated that Sony TV will broadcast the finals live in 120 countries. During the telecast, there will be a 50 to 60-minute special segment showcasing the culture, traditions, and tourist attractions of Telangana. Regarding the judges for the finale, Jayesh Ranjan mentioned that the Miss World organization would soon make an official announcement.