Titikshya Dhurua, an 18-year-old contestant from Jharsuguda, Odisha, represents a new generation of women who see fashion not as validation, but as a vehicle for leadership, identity, and impact. A student pursuing her bachelor’s degree at Amity University, Titikshya’s journey is rooted in discipline, self-expression, and a clear entrepreneurial mindset.
Her interests span dance, singing, journaling, styling, vlogging, and camera work, but what distinguishes her is not the range of hobbies, it’s how intentionally she channels them into personal branding and professional growth.
A Passion That Goes Beyond the Ramp
Titikshya defines herself as a modelpreneur, a blend of modeling and entrepreneurship where creativity, confidence, and leadership intersect. From childhood, she was drawn to movement, styling, and on-camera presence, while her love for travel and exploration shaped her worldview early on. For her, modeling is not an end goal; it is a platform to build influence with substance.
Building from the Backstage to the Spotlight
Her journey reflects depth and ground-level understanding of the fashion ecosystem. Alongside her academic commitments, Titikshya is a groomer and member of Iconic Fashion Academy and has worked as a Groomer and Backstage Manager at Odisha Fashion Week, experience that sharpened her professionalism and respect for the craft beyond the ramp.
A dedicated runway model from Jharsuguda, she has consistently balanced leadership roles, performance, and responsibility. Early on, her focus was often on making others proud, academically, culturally, and athletically, sometimes at the cost of self-reflection.
That changed in 2023, when she formally entered the world of modeling and pageantry.
Pageantry as a Turning Point
Modeling did not merely open doors; it forced introspection. Through pageantry, Titikshya discovered self-love, discipline, confidence, and emotional clarity. Her progression from gaining experience in her first show to winning local titles reflects steady growth, not overnight success.
Her journey reached a defining milestone at Mission Dreams, where she earned the titles of Miss Odisha 2024 and Miss Beauty with Cause 2024, recognition that validated not just her presence, but her purpose.
Why the Title Still Matters
Returning to Mission Dreams for the second time is a conscious decision. Over the past year, Titikshya has undergone a major life transition, from completing school with achievements to stepping into adulthood with new responsibilities and expectations. Multiple shows, events, and professional interactions reshaped her confidence and resilience.
Perhaps the most significant shift has been earning the trust of her family. A path once questioned is now respected, a change she considers deeply meaningful.
Her dedication to the title is not rooted in entitlement, but in responsibility. She competes not only for personal growth, but to represent her family, hometown, and her Adivasi Scheduled Caste and Tribe community with dignity and strength.
For Titikshya Dhurua, the Mission Dreams platform stands for belief, perseverance, and the courage to rise with intention, proving that leadership in fashion begins long before the crown.