Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF) has announced the launch of Miss Entrepreneur India (MEI), India’s first business reality show bringing together former beauty pageant winners and finalists to compete on the strength of their leadership, business acumen and decision-making skills. FEF Season 1 premieres on Gadbad TV on YouTube on September 11, 2026.
The series brings together 16 former pageant contestants from across India for an intense 72-hour business bootcamp. Through live pitches, leadership challenges, crisis simulations, team tasks and real-world business scenarios, contestants will be tested on strategy, resilience, execution and their ability to lead under pressure.
Moving beyond conventional pageantry, Miss Entrepreneur India explores how the meaning of the modern crown is evolving, from beauty and visibility to ambition, leadership, entrepreneurship and impact. The contestants compete for the inaugural MEI title, along with mentorship, industry exposure and access to the wider FEF ecosystem.
“As we launch our first original IP on Gadbad TV, we wanted a show that captures where India is headed,” said Sanjay Nigam, Founder, Fashion Entrepreneur Fund. “Miss Entrepreneur India takes women from the pageant world and places them in an environment where their leadership, judgment, resilience and ability to create value are put to the test. The modern crown is not just about appearance; it is about what you can build, lead and achieve.”
Hosted by Shaine Soni and Daisy Khound, the series brings together the energy of reality entertainment with the challenges of entrepreneurship and leadership.
