Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], February 25: In a significant moment celebrating confidence, resilience, and inclusive beauty, Shaswati Karmakar has been crowned East India Winner at Maven Ms Plus Size India. Her achievement marks an inspiring step toward redefining conventional beauty standards and empowering plus-size women across the eastern region of India.
Representing East India, Shaswati stood out among numerous contestants with her grace, self-assurance, and authenticity. Her victory reflects not only personal success but also the growing movement toward body positivity and diversity in the fashion and modeling industry.
Professional Excellence Alongside Pageant Success
A Master’s degree holder, Shaswati Karmakar has built a strong professional career. She is currently associated with Pest Control Management Private Limited as a Public Relations Officer (PRO), where she manages communications and corporate outreach.
In addition, she has been actively engaged with AVON since 2017 in the cosmetics direct selling sector. Her performance has earned her national recognition. In 2018, she was acknowledged as a Top Seller across PAN India, and in 2025, she secured the position of second-highest seller nationwide. Her consistent achievements also led to multiple international reward trips, highlighting her leadership and business acumen in the competitive beauty market.
Her professional discipline and dedication significantly contributed to her confidence and stage presence during the pageant.
Family Support and Self-Belief
Hailing from Siliguri in West Bengal, Shaswati credits her family as her strongest pillar of support. Their encouragement motivated her to step onto the pageant stage and pursue her dreams. She also acknowledges the influence of positive social media representation in helping her embrace self-love and body confidence.
For Shaswati, winning the East India title was not merely about appearance but about authenticity, courage, and breaking stereotypes. Her journey sends a powerful message to women from smaller towns and cities that aspirations are not limited by geography or body type.
Vision for Inclusivity
Looking ahead, Shaswati aims to use her platform to advocate for body positivity and inclusive fashion. She plans to organize workshops promoting self-love, collaborate with brands supporting inclusive sizing, and encourage diversity within the modeling and fashion industries.
“Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Let’s celebrate diversity, embrace self-love, and break stereotypes,” she said, sharing her message of empowerment.
Expressing gratitude to the organizers of Maven Ms Plus Size India, Shaswati described the crown as symbolic of every plus-size woman who has felt overlooked or underestimated. She termed the experience transformative and reaffirmed her commitment to promoting confidence and inclusivity.
Her win signifies more than a pageant title—it reflects a broader cultural shift toward acceptance and representation. As she continues her journey in fashion and public life, Shaswati Karmakar stands as a symbol of modern beauty defined by confidence, resilience, and purpose.
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