The winner of Miss Bangaluru 2025, Neeharika Bethanapalli, is a remarkable combination of grace, intelligence, and uniqueness. At 24, she embodies a modern woman who juggles her love of art, music, and social change with her job in technology. She wants to redefine beauty beyond conventional norms and empower young women, especially in STEM fields, through her project, Project Saajh. As a Salesforce Developer by trade and a classical artist by training, Neeharika's story exemplifies fortitude, genuineness, and the bravery to accept her individuality. She is a role model who demonstrates that empathy, purpose, and the capacity to inspire are just as important components of beauty as outward appearance.
Neeharika's path started when she fell in love with the arts as a young child. She has over nine years of experience as a Kuchipudi dancer and Carnatic singer, and she has performed at high-profile events, such as the 2008 and 2011 Maha Brinda Natyam Guinness World Record Kuchipudi. In addition, she performed a lot of Carnatic music under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) from 2005 to 2011.
She was also athletic, winning several gold medals in Shot Put, High Jump, and Discus Throw, which instilled discipline and perseverance. Later, she expanded her artistic world by exploring Western music and drums, envisioning a unique fusion of Indian classical and contemporary music.Her turning point came when she was honored with the title Miss Graceful, an experience that planted the seed of her pageant journey. Through years of balancing education, arts, athletics, and social initiatives, she evolved into a strong, confident individual. Today, crowned as Miss Bangaluru 2025, Neeharika represents not just beauty, but empowerment, resilience, and inspiration.





