Femina Miss India first runner-up Rajnandini Pawar says she hopes to build a career in acting and dreams of sharing screen space with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Pawar, who hails from Maharashtra, was named first runner-up at the Femina Miss India 2026 pageant held in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Sadhvi Sail won the title of Femina Miss India World 2026 and will represent India at the 75th Miss World next year. Sree Advaita G of Jammu and Kashmir placed second runner-up.

Speaking to PTI, Pawar said she is keen to explore opportunities in film and would consider it an honour to work with Shah Rukh Khan, calling herself a long-time admirer. She also expressed admiration for filmmakers Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Imtiaz Ali and Rajkumar Hirani. Pawar said the actor’s hit number “Chaand Taare” has become her personal anthem, praising his resilience and global influence. She added that Shah Rukh Khan’s journey serves as an inspiration for aspiring performers across India.

(PTI)