Sunday, Jun 04, 2023 07:30 [IST]
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GANGTOK,: Three youth from Sikkim, Kurseong and Siliguri are set to represent their region in the 19th Edition of Rubaru Mr. India 2023 Championship, a premier national pageant.
They are Revan Pradhan (21) from Gangtok, Nawang Tshering Bhutia (21) from Pedong and Mohammad Adarsh (22) from Siliguri, a press release informs.
Revan who stands at an impressive height of 6.3 feet is a fitness enthusiast and passionate about adventure sports. He was discovered during auditions held on May 26 at Hotel DaysInn by Wyndham in Gangtok.
Despite being new to the pageant ecosystem, Revan exudes confidence in representing Sikkim in this year’s highly anticipated 19th Rubaru Mr. India 2023 Championship.
The grand finale of the event is expected to take place in August 2023.
Likewise, during auditions held at Lakme Academy Siliguri, two other aspiring young men, Nawang Tshering Bhutia from Pedong and Mohammad Adarsh were selected to represent their respective regions at Rubaru Mr. India 2023.
Nawang, currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English Literature at Government General Degree College in Pedong, aspires to become a police officer or actor. Standing at 6 feet tall, he will be the first contestant from Kalimpong district to ever grace the national pageant.
On the other hand, Md. Adarsh, who stands at 5.8 feet, is a fitness trainer, athlete, and experienced model.
Nawang and Md. Adarsh are both confident and excited about their upcoming journey in the 19th Rubaru Mr. India 2023 Championship.
The auditions in Sikkim, and Kalimpong, and Darjeeling districts were held in Siliguri and Gangtok on May 19 and 26 and were curated by Yougan Tamang, the State director of Rubaru Mr. India. Approximately 40 individuals participated in these auditions supported by various enterprises.
The collaboration of these organizations and businesses helped ensure the success of the auditions, fostering the growth and recognition of talented individuals in the region, the release mentions.
In recent years, Sikkim and its neighbouring regions of Darjeeling have experienced a significant increase in male representation in national and international pageants. Previously, such participation was rare in these areas.
Notable names like Tseteej Shiwakoty and Kunzang Topgay Bhutia from Sikkim, Bimersh Rasaily from Kurseong, and Biswajit Roy from Siliguri have graced the prestigious stage of Rubaru Mr. India. These individuals later went on to represent India on international platforms, such as Mister Global, with the opportunity to participate in upcoming events like Mister National Universe in Thailand, the release informs.
Revan, Nawang and Md. Adarsh continues the trend this year.
