Kaziah Liz Mejo was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 amongst the 52 contestants at the grand finale, which took place in Jaipur on August 23, Sunday. The 19-year-old Kaziah will now represent India in the 75th Miss Universe pageant, which will be held in Puerto Rico in November.

Who is Kaziah Liz Mejo?

Kaziah Liz Mejo from Kerala won the Miss Universe India title.

Kaziah Liz Mejo is a 19-year-old model and law student from Mavelikkara. In 2025, she competed for India in Miss Teen International, placing first runner-up.

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Kaziah Liz Mejo spoke to The New Indian Express after winning Miss Universe Kerala 2026. She shared that former Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu's determination inspired her to overcome self-doubt.

"What inspires me most about Harnaaz is her resilience. She faced criticism and scrutiny after winning, yet remained true to herself. I struggled with confidence growing up. Watching her embrace who she was encouraged me to do the same."

Kaziah Liz Mejo also opened up about being insecure as a child. "For years, I didn’t have a single unfiltered picture of myself. I was insecure about how I looked, my personality… almost everything. The turning point came when I started working on myself intentionally — my communication skills, personality, appearance and overall growth."

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About Miss Universe (India) 2026

Sushmita Sen, the first Miss Universe from India in 1994, led a prominent jury in the 2026 final. Former Miss Universe India winners Celina Jaitly (2001) and Urvashi Rautela (2015) were also on the panel.

Miss Universe India 2024 Rhea Singha, film producer Pragya Kapoor, businesswoman Visha Ladhia, Miss Charm 2025 Anna Blanco, and dermatologist Dr Stuti Khare Shukla were among the other jurors.

The organisers claim that between 8,000 and 9,000 applicants were considered for the 2026 edition.

Now, Kaziah Liz Mejo is anticipated to undergo further training and grooming before the international competition as she prepares to fight for the Miss Universe title on a global scale.

FAQ

1. Who is Kaziah Liz Mejo?

Kaziah Liz Mejo is the winner of Miss Universe India 2026. She will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe.

2. What is Kaziah Liz Mejo's age?

Kaziah Liz Mejo is a 19-year-old beauty pageant winner and law student from Kerala.