UMB PAGEANTS 2024 was a spectacular celebration of talent, grace, and empowerment, with Acharya Mamta Parvez Khan earning the prestigious title of 1st Runner-Up in the Elite category. A Sociology graduate from Mumbai University, Mamta, 44, impressed judges and audiences alike with her poise, confidence, and inspiring story. 

Hailing from Mumbai and now actively involved in her husband's business, Mamta has always been a multifaceted individual. A trained Bharatnatyam dancer with a deep passion for animal welfare, she co-founded the Aware Foundation, an NGO based in Ganeshpuri, Maharashtra, along with co-trustee Genevieve Adil Dubash. The foundation is home to over 150 feral animals, including more than 60 dogs and 70 cats, many of whom are disabled. The organization focuses on sheltering, treating, and advocating for the welfare of animals in need.