New Delhi [India], May 26: Young talent and determination took center stage as LS Queen Curie from Angul proudly won the prestigious 1st Runner-Up crown in the Pre-Teen category at the grand finale of the Glam Mr. Miss & Mrs. India 2026. The grand event was held at the renowned Hotel Hindustan International and witnessed participation from contestants across the country.
The national-level beauty pageant was jointly led by Managing Director Mrs. Jyotirmayi Mohapatra and Director Miss Ayana Routray, popularly known for KIIT Nanhipari and Lil Miss India 2022. The competition celebrated talent, confidence, and individuality, providing a powerful platform for aspiring young achievers.
LS Queen Curie, daughter of Lingaraj Pradhan and Sangita Rani Behera, is a student of Class 8 at Rotary Public School. Despite her young age, she has already established herself as a multi-talented personality with achievements in modelling, acting, academics, and social work.
The crown was presented in the presence of an esteemed panel of judges, including Leayon Prince, KR Santoshini, Digdarshee Mishra, Jeet Jagjit, and Dr. Jayant Kumar Das. The event was further graced by distinguished guests such as Ollywood actress Sivani Sangita, actress Debjani Deghuria, Odissi dance guru Saswat Joshi, and filmmaker Dr. Prakash Srichandan.
Speaking about her journey, LS Queen Curie expressed heartfelt gratitude towards her parents, calling them her “biggest support system.” She shared that her future goals are to become a successful model, actress, and businesswoman.
She also delivered an inspiring message to young girls and women: “Your age is not a barrier. If you can dream it, you can achieve it too. Believe in yourself and your abilities, work hard, and never wait for tomorrow.”
Thanking the organizers, she said the pageant platform helped shape her confidence, communication skills, and stage presence while giving dreamers an opportunity to showcase their talent.
Apart from pageantry, LS Queen Curie is passionate about modelling and acting. Her hobbies include badminton, crafting, and dancing. She is also a motivational speaker and social media influencer who continues to inspire many through her positivity and achievements.
Her accomplishments include prestigious recognitions such as the Global Child Prodigy Award for being multi-talented, finalist position in India’s Dance Power, World Talented Award, and multiple “Miss Talented” titles in beauty pageants. Academically, she has excelled in olympiads, inter-school competitions, and consistently maintained excellent scores.
Beyond achievements, LS Queen Curie is actively involved in social work. She organizes free summer activity classes for children, where she teaches dancing, crafting, drawing, games, and educational activities — reflecting her commitment to giving back to society at a very young age.
With talent, determination, and confidence, LS Queen Curie is undoubtedly emerging as a bright young star from Odisha, inspiring countless dreamers across the nation.
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