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| Formation | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Type | Male pageant |
| Headquarters | Kathmandu |
| Location | |
| Members | Mister World Mister Global |
Official language | Nepali |
Key people | Ravi Dhamala |
| Website | www |
Mister Nepal is a national pageant for men in Nepal. Founded in 2001, it is currently organized by Expose Nepal and conducted by the Kathmandu-based modeling agency Next Models Nepal, selects a winner who receives a cash prize of Rs. 500,000 and the opportunity to represent the country at prestigious international contests like Mister World or Mister Global.
Winners serve as brand ambassadors, engaging in social work, advertisements, and community initiatives to promote Nepali culture globally. Notable titleholders include Himanchal Raj KC (2025), Santosh Lokshum (2024), Samarpan Karki (2023, a pilot from Morang District), and previous victors like Santosh Upadhyaya (2019) and Akshay Jung Rayamajhi (2017), many of whom have competed internationally since 2016 at events such as Mister World[1][2][3]
Titleholders
[edit]| Year | Mister Nepal | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Himanchal Raj KC | Lalitpur |
| 2024 | Santosh Lokshum Limbu[4] | Jhapa |
| 2023 | Samarpan Jung Karki[5] | Morang |
| 2022 | Nutan Shrestha[6] | Morang |
| 2019 | Santosh Upadhyaya[7] | Achham |
| 2018 | Bikalp Raj Shrestha[8] | Chitwan |
| 2017 | Akshay Jung Rayamajhi[9] | Kathmandu |
| 2016 | Ganesh Agrawal[10] | Doti |
| 2015 | Sandeep Pokharel[11] | Gorkha |
| 2014 | Suraj Chiluwal[12] | Lamjung |
| 2012 | Suresh Gauli | Budanilkantha |
| 2011 | Dr. Ayushman Ghimire | Tanahun |
| 2005 | Ujjwal Karki | Sankhuwasabha |
| 2003 | Gautam Subedi[13] | Lalitpur |
| 2002 | Jiwan Luitel[14] | Morang |
| 2001 | Rohit Thebe | Sunsari |
Placements (Current Franchise)
[edit]The following men have represented Nepal in the international franchise held by THT Mister Nepal
- : Declared as winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special award winner/ qualifier
Mister World
[edit]At the end of 2015, Mr. Nepal acquired the right to select Nepal's representative for Mister World.[15] Mr. Nepal 2016, Ganesh Agrawal, was the first Nepali to compete at this event.
| Year | District | Mister Nepal | Placement at Mister World | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jhapa | Santosh Lokshum Limbu | Unplaced | |
| 2019 | Chitwan | Akshay Jung Rayamajhi | Top 12[16] | Multimedia Award |
| 2016 | Doti | Ganesh Agrawal | Unplaced |
Mister Global
[edit]| Year | District | Mister Nepal | Placement at Mister Global | Special Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jhapa | Girish Ratna Shakya | Unplaced | |
| 2024 | Bhaktapur | Yogesh Shrestha | Unplaced | |
| 2023 | Morang | Samarpan Jung Karki[17] | Unplaced | |
| 2022 | Morang | Nutan Shrestha | Unplaced | |
| Representative elected by Group of Event (GEE Nepal) | ||||
| 2016 | Humla | Dikpal Karki | Top 10[18] | |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Himanchal Raj KC named Mr. Nepal". The Rising Nepal.
- ↑ "Himanchal Raj KC Crowned Mr. Nepal World 2025 in Grand Finale". Glamour Nepal.
- ↑ "New Mister Nepal 2025: Himanchal Raj KC". Nepal Weekly.
- ↑ "Crown of Mr. Nepal goes to Santosh Lokshum". The Rising Nepal.
- ↑ "Samarpan Jung Karki wins Mr. Global Nepal 2023". Glamour Nepal.
- ↑ "Nutan Shrestha wins Mr. Nepal World 2022". Glamour Nepal.
- ↑ "Dr. Santosh Upadhyaya bagged Mister Nepal 2019". Glamour Nepal.
- ↑ "Bikalpa Raj Shrestha is Mister Nepal World 2018". Glamour Nepal.
- ↑ "Akshay Jung Rayamajhi Wins Mr. Nepal 2017". Neo Stuffs.
- ↑ "Ganesh Agrawal wins Mister Nepal 2016". The Kathmandu Post.
- ↑ "Sandeep Pokhrel Wins Title of Mr. Nepal 2015". Neo Stuffs.
- ↑ "Suraj Chiluwal wins Mr. Nepal 2014 Title". Glamour Nepal.
- ↑ "Gautam is Mr Nepal 2003". The Himalayan Times.
- ↑ "Jiwan Luitel :: Profile, film list, biography, Awards, News, Photos, Videos". Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ↑ "Mr. Nepal now represent at Mr. World". Glamour Nepal.
- ↑ "Akshay completed Mister World as top 12 semi-finalists". Glamour Nepal.
- ↑ "Samarpan Karki wins Mr. Nepal 2023, 32 years old pilot outshined 18 competitors to win the title". Glamour Nepal.
- ↑ "Dikpal Karki positioned at top ten in Mister Global 2016". Glamour Nepal.