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Malaika Arora Honours Neelima Sharma with Crown at Narifirst Season 2 Grand Finale

Updated on: 11 April,2025 05:58 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Neelima, a Punjab-born and Bangalore-based mother of two, is a remarkable example of grace meeting purpose.

Malaika Arora Honours Neelima Sharma with Crown at Narifirst Season 2 Grand Finale

Neelima Sharma was crowned winner of the Narifirst Beauty Pageant Season 2

In a night that celebrated not just beauty, but resilience and reinvention, Neelima Sharma was crowned winner of the Narifirst Beauty Pageant Season 2, held in Goa. The crown was presented by Bollywood icon Malaika Arora, who added star power and elegance to the grand finale.

Neelima, a Punjab-born and Bangalore-based mother of two, is a remarkable example of grace meeting purpose. After earning degrees in Science and Business Administration, she began her career at Lovely Professional University, before choosing to become a full-time homemaker. Yet, her story didn’t stop there.


Driven by a passion to serve, Neelima became an active volunteer with the Neonates Foundation of India, where she supports NICU treatments for critically ill newborns in underserved communities. Her efforts have helped save over 120 lives, highlighting her commitment to meaningful impact.

The Narifirst platform was a turning point. What began as an experiment in Season 1 transformed into a personal mission in Season 2-to break stereotypes and show that ambition doesn’t age. Her confident return and subsequent win send a powerful message to women across the country: dreams are timeless.

Speaking after her crowning moment, Neelima shared, “Every woman has the right to rediscover herself. This crown is not just for me-it’s for every woman who believed in her inner strength.”

The event was choreographed by celebrity choreographer Sandip Soparrkar, whose vision brought polish and flair to the occasion. With her win, Neelima now plans to pursue a modeling career and continue using her voice to inspire women from all walks of life.

Her journey is a testament to transformation, service, and the unstoppable spirit of today’s empowered woman.

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