Auditions for the highly anticipated modelling competition MR & MISS INDIA ASIA 2026 have officially been declared open. The announcement was made on Sunday by Mr. Sunny Verma, head of organising company CDF Venture, marking the formal beginning of what is expected to be one of the most significant talent hunts in the country.

The event, awaited for months in the modelling and entertainment industry, is being promoted as one of the largest platforms for aspiring models across India and neighbouring Asian nations.

Online Auditions as the Entry Point

In line with its earlier innovations, CDF Venture has chosen to conduct the audition process entirely online, a method the company has used since 2017. Organisers stated that the digital approach ensures wider participation, reduces travel burdens, and allows young aspirants from smaller towns to compete on equal terms with their metropolitan counterparts.

The head of the managing committee, Mr. Harish Pekha, explained that the auditions are scheduled to run for seven to eight months. “We want to give contestants enough time to prepare and develop. A show of this magnitude cannot be rushed. Our objective is to polish young talent and bring them to the stage at their best,” he said.

Applicants from selected Asian countries will also be eligible, broadening the show’s scope and potentially adding an international edge to the competition.

Semifinals Across Major Indian Cities

While the auditions will be conducted digitally, the live rounds will unfold across the country. The organisers confirmed that the Grand Finale will be held in New Delhi, with semifinals hosted in nine cities: New Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jaipur, and Dehradun.

According to the committee, this structure ensures the event’s reach across diverse regions, offering opportunities to participants from a variety of cultural and regional backgrounds.

Judges to Be Announced Later

One of the more unusual aspects of the 2026 edition is that the panel of judges will not be announced until after the auditions are completed. Explaining the decision, Verma said, “We want to give full attention to the contestants. Too often, shows are marketed around the names of judges. This time, the focus is firmly on participants. The judges will certainly be popular names from Bollywood and television, but the spotlight will remain on the talent.”

The Grand Finale is expected to feature leading Bollywood actors and celebrities, while the semifinals will include well-known personalities from television.

Prizes and Opportunities

Organisers have also announced a prize pool worth ₹10 lakh, to be distributed across different categories for winners and runners-up.

Beyond the competitive element, CDF Venture is also offering internship opportunities in event management at all live venues. These positions, the organisers said, are intended to provide practical experience to students and young professionals interested in large-scale event production.

Legacy of CDF Venture Shows

CDF Venture has a record of staging high-profile events that attract significant attention. Past editions have featured personalities such as Rannvijay Singh, Neha Sharma, Gulshan Grover, Esha Gupta, Prince Narula, and Karan Kundrra, as well as top designers and models.

The company, however, has been absent from the scene in recent years, largely due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The launch of MR & MISS INDIA ASIA 2026 is therefore seen as a comeback, raising expectations among both participants and industry professionals.

Response From Aspirants

The news of auditions opening has already begun to circulate widely on social media. Many aspiring models have expressed enthusiasm about the digital format, noting that it reduces financial and logistical hurdles.

“It’s encouraging to see auditions happening online. It gives people like me, from smaller cities, the chance to compete without the pressure of long-distance travel,” one user posted on Instagram.

Fashion observers believe that the show’s mix of online accessibility, national coverage, and celebrity involvement positions it as a potential trendsetter in the field of modelling competitions.

The Road Ahead

With the audition process now underway, industry analysts expect thousands of applications over the next several months. The gradual buildup, followed by city-level semifinals and a star-studded finale, is being seen as a format that will sustain public interest well into 2026.

As Verma summed up during the announcement:

“Our mission is to find and nurture talent across India and beyond. MR & MISS INDIA ASIA 2026 is not just about titles; it is about giving young aspirants a stage to prove themselves and an opportunity to step into the fashion and entertainment industry.”

Conclusion

The declaration of auditions for MR & MISS INDIA ASIA 2026 by CDF Venture and Sunny Verma has formally set the contest in motion. With its blend of online convenience, nationwide reach, celebrity involvement, and a substantial prize pool, the show is expected to be one of the most closely followed modelling events of the coming year.