Mr Gay World India is an annual event which is not just a beauty pageant; it's a powerful platform that empowers and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in India. This pageant serves as a crucial catalyst for positive change, breaking down barriers, and promoting a more inclusive world. By participating in Mr Gay World India, contestants from across the nation share their stories, journeys, and aspirations, inspiring countless individuals to embrace their true selves and become the gay icon of India. This year we had almost 35 registrations out of which 9 finalists we selected from 8 different states of India.
The final rounds of Mr Gay World India 2024 organized by Mist LGBTQ Foundation, will take place between the 10th and 13th April 2024. The grand finale round to elect and nominate the India representative for 2024
As the world evolves and becomes increasingly accepting of diverse sexual orientations, Mr Gay World India stands at the forefront of promoting LGBTQ+ rights and raising awareness about the challenges faced by the community. The pageant is not just about glamour and style; it's a platform for empowerment, education, and advocacy.
The top 9 finalists from 8 different states have been shortlisted from a month long various online rounds and the title winner of Mr Gay World India 2024 will be crowned on the 13th evening. The title winner then will represent India at the MR GAY WORLD pageant which is set to take place between 21 August 2024 and 27 August 2024 at The Alnwick Garden, Northumberland, Great Britain.
The event will foresee a diverse panel of judges and chief guests to evaluate and shortlist the Mr Gay World India 2024 like, Karun Raman (Fashion Choreographer), Shyam Konnur (Founder - Mist LGBTQ Foundation and Mr Gay World India 2020), Vishal Pinjani (Mr Gay World India 2023 & LGBTQ+ Rights Activist), Ankita Mehra (LGBTQ+ Rights Activist), Harsh Bajaj (Fashion Stylist), Geetha Bharathi VR (Actor), Spoorthi Gumaste (Actor), Varsha Rajkhowa (Miss Scuba International)