Surat, May 6 – Bhavika Khatri, a 25-year-old resident of Surat and a proud member of the Brahma Kshatriya community originally from Rajasthan, has brought laurels to her city and community by winning the prestigious Miss India Millennium Universe 2025 title. The national beauty pageant, held on April 30 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, featured participants from over 50 Indian cities.
Emerging victorious among the final 12 contestants, Bhavika earned the crown and the opportunity to represent India at the international level at the Miss Millennium Universe pageant, scheduled to take place in Paris in September 2025.
Bhavika began her journey as a medical student but decided at the age of 21 to pursue a career in the film industry. In just four years, she has acted in 12 Gujarati films and received over 70 awards for her performances. One of her recent appearances was in the Gujarati film "Divorce".
Her upcoming projects include roles in the television adaptation of "Ramayan" on DD National, "Kamdhenu" on Star Plus, the crime anthology "Crime Stories", and more than 40 music albums. She is also set to star in the films "Premnu Dhatting", "DOWRY" directed by Suresh Joshi, and "Tu Duniya Che Mari" alongside Vikram Thakor.
Reflecting on her journey, Bhavika shared that she was initially known as a social media influencer during her medical studies. She gradually expanded her identity by stepping into web series, crime dramas, Gujarati cinema, and now Hindi television. Being the only daughter in her family, she faced several societal and personal challenges, but with the support of her parents and brother, she continued to rise. Bhavika expressed her determination to continue bringing pride to her community and nation on an international stage.
