The Live In Triumph (LIT) 2024 Mr/Miss/Mrs Bharat Fashion Pageant was a memorable event, blending the allure of fashion with a powerful message on mental health. Themed ‘Unmasking Depression,’ the pageant was held on August 15, 2024, from 4 PM at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Gurgaon.
Live In Triumph was created to raise awareness about critical mental health issues, focusing on the belief that if they stopped depression, they could prevent a cascade of other mental health problems, including suicide, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer’s. This year’s theme, ‘Unmasking Depression,’ underscored the importance of addressing depression early to “Nip it in the bud.”
The event was organised by My Precious Life and Belle Events, led by Anuradha Das, a philanthropist, author, motivational speaker, and director with her own movie production company, Rising Eagle Productions, based in the US. Esteemed guests and speakers contributed to the event’s impact:
Many influential people who had contributed vastly to society in their respective fields attended this path-breaking event.
Chief guest– Major General R K Razdan (Kriti Chakra VSM)
Guest of Honour– Senior Advocate Ashok Bhan (Geo- strategic expert)
Special guests– Mukesh Gambhir (Founder Radio Booze), Dr. Vandana Singh (Dir, Global Corporate Key Account Management, Saudia Cargo), Ms. Rochika Agarwal (BJP spokesperson and film censor board director, Ms. Urvashi Mittal (National Secretary, Inner Wheel), Mr.
Ravinder Pandita (Save Shardha Committee founder) and Mr. Amit Dubey (Airbnb head India).
Celebrity guest– Asma Gulzar
Some of the esteemed guests at LiT included, (celebrity fashion designer), Khurafati Nitin (RJ- 92.7 Big FM), Ritika Pathak, Anthony Deshuja, Sarika Verma, Dinesh Mohan (model), Sushant Kumar (model), Pratibha Pundur, Rohit Manocha (Taiiki Media), Rakesh Kachroo, Ruth Stewart, Jaswinder Singh, Dr. Nootan Yadav (medical in charge- primary health centre, Palra), Mohit Sharma (Chief Warden, Civil Defence, Haryana), Sunita Yadav (Deputy Mayor Gurgaon), Ranjan Kumar Das (CFI charitable trust), Shyam Prakash Pal (Wafi Media) etc. Mr. Mahavir Yadav from Dainik Jagran was present as a media partner.
The esteemed jury panel included: Tabbu, Koushik Sheel, Dr Manisha Koushik, Mahi Yaduvanshi and Renny Sharma
Runway coach Gourav Kalra coached contestants.
In the past three years, Live In Triumph has successfully raised awareness of suicide, depression, and domestic violence through its unique fashion shows. Celebrity Sudha Chandran graced last year’s event along with fashion model Dinesh Mohan, Sushant Kumar, Ritka Patak and many more. These events had not only highlighted these critical issues but also provided a platform for survivors and advocates to share their stories, fostering a supportive community.The event details can be accessed at litfreedomfashion.com
This year, LIT 2024 aimed to deepen the conversation around depression, promoting early intervention and comprehensive support. While last year’s pageant had Mr. and Mr.s titles, this year, the event was expanded to include junior, elegance (ages 60+) and crown (who have overcome depression) categories. Various speakers, including doctors, unmasked depression through their keynote speeches and panel discussions. LIT 2024 was more than just a beauty pageant; it sought individuals who not only possessed outward beauty but also demonstrated a commitment to making a positive impact on the world. “We are looking for a visionary”, said Anuradha Das.
The event featured:
- Book Release: ‘Only When It’s Too Late’ by Suzanne Smith, showcasing a teenager’s pencil drawings during their struggle with depression
- Categories of Participation: LIT Mr Bharat 2024, LIT Miss Bharat 2024, LIT Mrs Bharat 2024, LIT Junior, LIT Elegance (ages 60+), and LIT Crown ( those who have overcome depression).
- Testimonies and Walks: by fashion models Dinesh Mohan, Ritika Patak, Sushant Kumar, and Pratibha Sengar, sharing their journeys with depression.
- Lamp Lighting Ceremony: Symbolizing enlightenment and new beginnings
- Entertainment: a special walk sequence with a new video launch was showcased by ‘House of DMask, led by fashion models Dinesh Mohan and Sushant Kumar. Other performances included vocal renditions by Ashish Kumar Pandey, Hulahoops by Trisha Munjal, a Kathak performance by Mrs Prem Latha Gupta, and the ‘Miracle Workers’ skit team.
Model and actress Sonika Chopra graced the hosting.
Partnerships and Sponsors The event was partnered by the GDMR Foundation and was supported by sponsors like Aieque Trademark Services, UAE; GejoSpeaks; Golden Nib Publications, Ramgraphics, Mumbai; House of Dmask; Hungry Tau; Super Chai; Taiiki, Influencer For, Friends to the Dance; Vandana; Saurabh Arthur; and Be U.
WINNERS:
LIT Junior (6–9):
Shanaya Sahoo, Pavnoor Kaur and Tisha Kalra
LIT Junior (10–12):
Myra Arya, Sarah Steve and Riddhi Srivastava
LIT Junior (13+)
Winner: Mishka Kagra
LIT Mrs Bharat:
Hemangi Devendra Bhatnagar, . Ajaya Singh and Deepa Pal
LIT Crown:
Ruchi Raj, Krutika Satapathy and Shubhra Chadha
LIT Elegance:
Mona Chopra and Indira Haksar
LIT Mr Bharat:
Deepak Raina, Sumit Khanna and Vaibhav Sen
LIT Miss Bharat:
Harvinder Kaur, Ankita Sood and Bhawna Talwar
Live In Triumph 2024 marks the fourth successful year of this unique fashion show with a noble cause. It continues to use fashion as a platform to foster understanding, support, and hope for those battling depression, promoting the idea that stopping depression can prevent a multitude of mental health challenges.
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