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Exclusive & Extraordinary
I Am The World · India & International Pageant · Age 40 & Beyond
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Editions Since 2017
40+
India's First 40 & Above Category
1st
Int'l Culture & Heritage Pageant
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National & International Stage
About the Pageant
Redefining Beauty at Every Age
Exclusive & Extraordinary – I Am The World is the pageant founded and directed by Sana Murab Saini — a movement that celebrates women and men in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s, a vibrant plus size community, and an international stage that honours every culture.
We are India's first pageant to create dedicated categories for the 40+ generation, and the first international pageant to place culture & heritage at the heart of competition.
Participating at 56 was the most transformative decision of my life. Sana and her team made every contestant feel like royalty — this pageant changed how I see myself.
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Rekha Sharma
Mrs India Edition 18 · Delhi
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At 62, I never imagined walking a ramp. I Am The World gave me a platform, a community, and a crown. The cultural round was unlike anything I had ever seen.
Founded by Sana Murab Saini · 22 Editions Since 2017
The Vision
Redefining Beauty at Every Stage of Life
Exclusive & Extraordinary – I Am The World is the pageant founded and directed by Sana Murab Saini. Born from a conviction that beauty, grace, and confidence deepen with lived experience, this pageant created a world where women and men in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s are not merely included — they are the main attraction.
"Beauty does not diminish with age — it deepens. Every decade adds grace, and every chapter adds a story worth honouring on the world stage."— Sana Murab Saini, Founder
This is not a senior pageant — it embraces middle age and beyond, recognising that the years from 40 to 70+ are among the most vibrant, purposeful, and powerful chapters of a human life. We are also the first international pageant to place culture & heritage at the centre of competition.
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Our Philosophy
Inclusive by Design
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40 & Above — Pioneers
India's first pageant to create dedicated, celebrated categories for women and men aged 40 and above — long before it became a global conversation.
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Culture & Heritage First
The first international pageant to place cultural pride and heritage representation at the core of its judging platform and competition rounds worldwide.
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Plus Size Celebrated
A dedicated Plus Size Pageant proudly championing body positivity and representation — because confidence and grace know no size.
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Separate Gender Categories
Equal, dedicated categories for women and men across all age groups — because grace, elegance, and achievement are genderless.
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Every Decade Celebrated
From vibrant 40s to distinguished 70s — every decade has its own crown, spotlight, and celebration on the I Am The World stage.
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Truly International
Open to contestants from across the globe, celebrating the diversity of cultures, nations, and stories on one shared, extraordinary stage.
The Visionaries
Our Founders
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Sana Murab Saini
Founder & Director — Exclusive & Extraordinary – I Am The World
Sana Murab Saini is the visionary founder and director of Exclusive & Extraordinary – I Am The World. She created this pageant with one defining mission: to give women and men in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s — all body types, all backgrounds — a world-class platform that celebrates their beauty, culture, wisdom, and strength.
Under Sana's sole direction, the pageant has completed 22 editions since 2017, earning recognition as India's first pageant for the 40+ generation and the first international pageant to centre culture and heritage in its competition format. Her vision continues to redefine what luxury pageantry can be: inclusive, empowering, culturally rich, and deeply meaningful.
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Plus Size Pageant
India's Most Celebrated Plus Size Platform
The I Am The World Plus Size Pageant is a dedicated stage where confidence, charm, and grace are the only criteria that matter. Open to all eligible contestants without size restriction — celebrating body diversity with the same world-class luxury as every other category.
For the full story behind the Plus Size movement and its history in India, visit our dedicated Plus Size Pageant page →
From the Stage
Contestant Testimonials
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Participating at 56 was the most transformative decision of my life. Sana and her team made every contestant feel like royalty — this pageant changed how I see myself.
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Rekha Sharma
Mrs India Edition 18 · Delhi
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At 62, I never imagined walking a ramp. I Am The World gave me a platform, a community, and a crown. The cultural round was unlike anything I had ever heard of.
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Pushpa Nair
Mrs India Edition 20 · Kochi
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As a plus-size contestant, I was nervous. But from day one I felt celebrated, not just accommodated. This pageant truly lives its values.
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Ananya Bose
Plus Size India · Kolkata
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Competing internationally for India was a dream. The cultural heritage segment allowed me to proudly present my roots — something no other pageant does.
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Supriya Menon
Mrs International · UAE
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I am a man in my 50s who has walked the stage twice. The respect and elegance of this pageant, and Sana's personal guidance, is unmatched anywhere.
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Vijay Kapoor
Mr India Edition 21 · Mumbai
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I entered at 71 thinking I'd just have fun. I left with a crown, lifelong friendships, and a renewed sense of purpose. Age is truly just a number here.
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Malti Gupta
Mrs India (70s) · Jaipur
India National Pageant
Women & Men — Age 40s
India's first dedicated pageant category for the 40 & above generation
Your 40s are a time of power, clarity, and extraordinary confidence. I Am The World was the first pageant in India to recognise and celebrate this decade — and we are proud to have championed it since 2017.
Mrs India
Age 40 & Above
Women
Ms India
Age 40 & Above
Women – Unmarried / Divorced
Mr India
Age 40 & Above
Men
All categories at age 40 & above are fully separate for women and men. Contestants compete exclusively within their gender and age bracket.
Why the 40s Category Matters
When Sana Murab Saini created this category, it was the first of its kind in India. The 40+ generation had been invisible in mainstream pageantry. Today, this category draws contestants from every state — professionals, homemakers, entrepreneurs — all walking the stage with grace, purpose, and pride.
The 50s carry a quiet authority that no other decade can match. We celebrate the women and men who walk this stage with decades of wisdom, experience, and an elegance only time can craft.
Mrs India
Age 50 & Above
Women
Ms India
Age 50 & Above
Women – Unmarried / Divorced
Mr India
Age 50 & Above
Men
All categories at age 50 & above are fully separate for women and men. Contestants compete exclusively within their gender and age bracket.
The 50s on Stage
Many of our most decorated alumni entered the pageant in their 50s — discovering not just a crown, but a community, a new confidence, and a story that inspired thousands. If you are in your 50s and feel the call of the stage, this category was made for you.
Grace is not a destination — it is a journey. At 60, 65, 70, and beyond, our contestants prove that the most luminous years are always the ones unfolding right now.
Age 60 & Above
Mrs India
Age 60 & Above
Women
Ms India
Age 60 & Above
Women – Unmarried / Divorced
Mr India
Age 60 & Above
Men
In Their 70s
Mrs India
In Their 70s
Women
Ms India
In Their 70s
Women – Unmarried / Divorced
Mr India
In Their 70s
Men
All categories are fully separate for women and men. Contestants in their 70s compete in their own dedicated bracket — a crown designed specifically for this remarkable generation.
The Plus Size Pageant is one of India's most celebrated and loved categories — a dedicated stage where confidence, charm, and grace are the only criteria that matter. Open to all eligible contestants without any size restriction or bifurcation.
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Plus Size India
All Eligible Contestants
Open to All
No size brackets. No gender bifurcation. One unified, beautiful stage for all.
The Plus Size Pageant is open to all contestants without any gender or size bifurcation. Every individual who wishes to participate is welcome — the stage belongs to all.
Our Plus Size Heritage
India's plus size movement began gaining momentum with the Plus Size Models India community founded by Sachin Puri in 2010. Inspired by this movement, the I Am The World pageant created a dedicated Plus Size Pageant — ensuring that body diversity is celebrated on the most prestigious stage in the country.
The Miss Mr & Mrs Pageant is a special minor category within the I Am The World family — a cherished addition that broadens access and celebrates beauty, elegance, and personality beyond the 40+ core categories.
Miss India
Open Category
Women
Mr India
Open Category
Men
Mrs India
Open Category
Women – Married
Miss Mr & Mrs is a minor / special category. It is a valued and celebrated part of the I Am The World pageant family, and participants receive the same world-class experience as all other categories.
The World's First Pageant to Honour Culture & Heritage — Internationally
International Categories
Compete on the World Stage
I Am The World is the first international pageant to place culture & heritage at the core of competition. Every contestant represents their nation's traditions, attire, and identity — making this the most culturally rich pageant on the global stage.
Mrs / Ms International
Women Age 40 & Above
Women
Mr International
Men Age 40 & Above
Men
Plus Size International
All Eligible Contestants
Plus Size
Culture & Heritage — Our International Distinction
International contestants proudly represent their nations through traditional attire, cultural performances, and heritage storytelling. We believe that what makes you uniquely from your country is exactly what makes you extraordinary on the world stage. No other international pageant has made this its founding principle — we have, since 2017.
Find your nearest audition city and take the first step toward your crown
Auditions are conducted state-wise across India and country / continent-wise internationally. Each audition is warm, welcoming, and professional — we invite you to simply show up as yourself.
🇮🇳 India — State-wise
🏙️Delhi / NCR
🏙️Mumbai
🏙️Bangalore
🏙️Chennai
🏙️Kolkata
🏙️Hyderabad
🏙️Pune
🏙️Ahmedabad
🏙️Jaipur
🏙️Chandigarh
🏙️Lucknow
🏙️Bhopal
🏙️Kochi
🏙️Guwahati
🏙️Patna
🏙️Bhubaneswar
🏙️Indore
🏙️Surat
🏙️Nagpur
🏙️Coimbatore
🏙️Visakhapatnam
🏙️Vadodara
🌍 International — Country / Continental
🇬🇧United Kingdom
🇺🇸United States
🇨🇦Canada
🇦🇺Australia
🇦🇪UAE / Gulf Region
🇸🇬Singapore
🇿🇦South Africa
🇰🇪Kenya / East Africa
🇲🇺Mauritius
🇹🇹Trinidad & Tobago
🇲🇾Malaysia
🇳🇿New Zealand
🇩🇪Germany
🇳🇱Netherlands
🇫🇷France
🇫🇯Fiji / Pacific
🇯🇲Jamaica / Caribbean
🇬🇾Guyana
🇸🇪Sweden / Scandinavia
🇮🇹Italy
Your City Not Listed?
We add new audition cities each edition. If your city isn't listed, reach out — we'll connect you with the closest audition venue or arrange an alternate assessment.
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In The Spotlight
Media & Press
Coverage, Features & Visual Stories from Across Editions
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Edition 22 Highlights
The grandeur of our most recent edition — contestants, crowning ceremony, cultural showcase, and unforgettable moments.
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Press Coverage
Featured across leading national and international media outlets celebrating inclusive beauty and the 40+ movement.
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Behind the Scenes
An intimate look at the journey — rehearsals, cultural preparations, styling, and the magic of final night.
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Contestant Interviews
Hear from past winners and contestants about their transformative journey on the I Am The World stage.
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Winners Gallery
Celebrating the extraordinary women and men crowned across 22 editions since 2017.
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Photo Essays
Curated photographic stories capturing the beauty, diversity, and emotion across India and internationally.
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Align your brand with India's most prestigious pageant for the 40+ generation. With 22 editions, a national and international audience, and deep cultural resonance — sponsoring I Am The World places your brand at the heart of an extraordinary movement.
Align your brand with India's most prestigious pageant for the 40+ generation. With 22 editions, a national and international audience, and deep cultural resonance — sponsoring I Am The World places your brand at the heart of an extraordinary movement.
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