A young Ocala mom and businesswoman competed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on June 20 in the 2025 Haut Monde Mrs. India Worldwide pageant.
Nilam Patel spent months preparing for the event, working with coaches, being fitted for designer gowns, raising money and more. At the end of the pageant, she was presented with the prestigious Style Icon crown and was one of three women to earn the Mrs. India America South 2025 crown.
After crowning her for the Style Icon award, Mrs. India Worldwide 2024, Ruchika Gandhi Chauhan, noted in a social media post, “Loved seeing the Style Icon crown pass on with such grace and confidence. It brought back so many memories from last year. Congratulations on your well-deserved zone crown too. Keep shining and inspiring, queen.”…