00:00Spark was fighting for the light
00:02I used to let the shadows tell me who I'm meant to be
00:06But now I'm looking in the mirror and I finally see
00:13I'm actually Rajasthan
00:15Representing the royal land of Rajasthan, the national costume is a magnificent celebration of India's rich heritage
00:21Inspired by Rajasthanese majestic forts and palaces
00:25It is adorned with traditional mirror work, vibrant tassels and intricate golden craftsmanship
00:31The iconic camel and the royal elephant symbolize the desert spirit, strength and grandeur of Rajasthan
00:38A tribute to a land where royalty, artistry and the tradition live on through generations
00:44Contestant number 5, Anshigar Chaudhary
00:55In a rush where everyone's so loud
00:57It's easy just to hide away and vanish in the crowd
01:01The sunny days of innocence felt like they slipped away
01:04But now I'm standing in my truth with so much left to say
01:08No, I am not afraid of the fire in my soul
01:12I'm taking all my broken pieces, making myself whole
01:19Stepping out the dark, shaking off the past
01:22I found a way to make this fearless, feeling less
01:29Cause there is a power
01:31When you keep the faith
01:34Breaking the walls of the darkest place
01:37The hope is fragile
01:39It refuses to break
01:42Look at the beautiful steps
01:46Look at the beautiful steps you take
01:47You'll find the strength
01:49Whatever it takes
01:51Yeah, you will rise
01:54When you keep the faith
02:17The answers don't always fall from the sky
02:20Sometimes you gotta walk through the fire and sky
02:25But when you love
02:26Contestant number 5, Tejasuna Srivastava
02:29Representing Maharashtra, Tejasuna Srivastava embodies the spirit of Swarajji
02:34The dream envisioned by Chhatapati Sivaji Maharaj
02:37Her modern Pethani inspired
02:39Exemble honours tradition while embracing the present
02:42And through the powerful art of Lathikaati
02:45Every movement reflects the fearless legacy of her land
02:48Where daughters are taught not just to overcome
02:51But to rise, lead and make history
02:54Contestant number 48, Tejasuna Srivastava
03:00Contestant number 48, Tejasuna Srivastava
03:01There is a power
03:02When you keep the faith
03:05You gotta keep it
03:07In the darkest place
03:09The hope is fragile
03:11It refuses to break
03:13So hard to break
03:16Who knows the magic
03:18Who knows the magic that you can't await
03:19You'll find the strength
03:21Whatever it takes
03:23Yeah, you will rise
03:25When you keep the faith
03:32Whatever it takes
03:34I'm building castles
03:38Just a small resilient voice
03:44You will rise
03:46When you keep the faith
03:55Contestant number 7, Anubha Vashist
03:58Anubha's national costume
03:59Anubha's national costume is an ode to Devi
04:01The eternal feminine force which is powerful, graceful and protective
04:05Draped in gold, she embodies the radiance of the goddess
04:09Drawing inspiration from the timeless spirituality of Uttarakhand
04:13More than a costume
04:14It is a celebration of Shakti
04:16The strength of a woman
04:18The spirit of a land
04:19And the divine energy
04:20That has saved generations
04:23Contestant number 7, Anubha Vashist
04:43It refuses to break
04:47Look at the beautiful steps you take
04:51You'll find the strength
04:53Whatever it takes
04:55Yeah, you will rise
04:58Contestant number 8, Anushi Satav Lekar
05:02Pwarka, a kingdom beyond time
05:04The national costume is a tribute to the legendary city of Lord Krishna
05:09On the shores of Gujarat
05:10Where maritime prosperity, cultural exchange
05:13And their spirituality converge to save one of India's greatest civilization
05:18The golden city rising from the ocean celebrates Gujarat's enduring maritime heritage
05:24While the Sudarshan chakra reflects righteous leadership
05:28And the sacred shank symbolizes the awakening of human purpose
05:32As India shapes the future, Pwarka stands as a timeless reminder
05:37That the greatest civilizations are built when the power is guided by wisdom
05:40Prosperity by purpose
05:42And the leadership by compassion
05:45Contestant number 8, Anushri Satav Lekar
06:09Contestant number 9, Chandramata
06:12Shakti and Sri
06:13The divine essence of Bengal
06:15Inspired by the powerful manifestations of divine feminine, goddess Durga and goddess Lakshmi
06:21The ivory white lehenga reflects purity and divinity
06:25While the flowing saree inspired drape homage to Bengal's iconic white and red saree
06:31The golden jewelry completes its divine vision drawing inspiration from Bengal's timeless tradition of gold craftsmanship
06:38As she walks, she carries the Shakti of Durga
06:41Fearless, resilient and protective
06:44And the Sri of Lakshmi
06:46Graceful, abundant and compassionate
06:48She is Bengal, she is Shakti and she is Sri
06:52Contestant number 9, Chandramata
06:55One thing that they show is
06:55There is a power
06:59Oh
07:00One
07:07Two
07:12Two
07:13Two
07:14Two
07:17Two
07:21Two
07:22Two
07:22Three
07:23Two
07:24Three
07:2813. Tipali Ria Johar Jharkhand
07:31From a land where majestic forests breathe life, waterfalls crave eternity and the earth
07:37cradles treasures untold, rises Vasundra Prakshika, the guardian of the Mother Earth.
07:43Adorned in the timeless beauty of Stoharai art, crowned by the mighty elephant and embraced
07:48by the Palash, Dharam tree and Tal Patarao.
07:53Sea embodies the harmony between nature, heritage and humanity.
07:57The coal and mycosi carries celebrate the abundance of Jharkhand.
08:01While the spirit of Bhagawan, Pirsa Munta reminds the world that our greatest strength lies in
08:07protecting our roots.
08:08She is not merely daughter of Jharkhand, say Jharkhand Johar, Dipali Ria.
08:22I used to let the shadows tell me who I meant to be, but now I'm looking in the mirror
08:28and I finally see.
08:32I'm stepping out the dark, dusting off my knees.
08:3618. Kezia Lismazor
08:38Ayat Piyam, the eternal spirit of Kerala.
08:42It is the soul of Kerala brought to life.
08:44The Kathakali Visage embodies Kerala's timeless art of storytelling.
08:49The elephant stands for strength, wisdom and grandeur.
08:52While the lush green leaves reflect the land's eternal connection with nature.
08:57Every detail is a tribute to our heritage that has survived generations.
09:02Ayat Piyam represents Kerala as it truly is.
09:06Ancient in its roots, powerful in its spirit and eternal in its legacy.
09:11Contestant, Kezia Lismazor.
09:13Contestant, Kezia Lismazor.
09:14In this modern rush, where everyone's so loud.
09:18It's easy just to hide away and vanish in the crowd.
09:21The sunny days of innocence felt like they slipped away.
09:25But now I'm standing in my truth with so much left to say.
09:28No, I am not afraid of the fire in my soul.
09:32I'm taking all my broken feet.
09:34Contestant number 22.
09:35Lit Jema Jacob.
09:37Veerangana.
09:38The warrior princes of Kerala.
09:40Inspired by Kerala's legendary warrior, Unni Yarcha.
09:43This costume celebrates her fearless spirit.
09:46The traditional kasabu drape represents her roots.
09:50While the armor, sword, arrows and seals symbolize her strength and courage.
09:54The crown represents valor and royalty.
09:57Today, she carried Unni Yarcha's story not merely as a costume but as a symbol of power of a fearless
10:03woman.
10:25Contestant number 25.
10:27Pinky Vasu Matadi.
10:29Sikheri Sikhwala.
10:31This national costume celebrates Assam through rich heritage of the Boro community.
10:36One of its largest indigenous tribes.
10:38Inspired by Pagurumba, the graceful butterfly dance.
10:42Its colors and motives reflect their deep connection with nature, strength and identity.
10:47The tribal elements celebrate Assam's diverse indigenous communities.
10:51While the one-horned rhinoceros honors their iconic wildlife.
10:56Contestant number 25.
10:57Pinky Vasu Matadi.
11:21And there is a power.
11:23Will you keep the faith?
11:25We gotta keep it.
11:27In the darkest blaze.
11:29The hope is fragile.
11:31It refuses to break.
11:34So hard to break.
11:36Who knows the magic that you can't await?
11:40You'll find the strength, whatever it takes.
11:44Yeah, you will rise.
12:09Contestorment 27 Pramiti Rana
12:12Rising from the ashes, the phoenix embodies the indomitable spirit of India. Resilient, powerful and eternal. Every feather represents a
12:22challenge transformed into strength while the flames symbolize courage, passion and the relentless pursuit of dreams. This is not merely
12:29costume. It's a story of rebirth. Because the phoenix does not rise because it never fell. It rises because it
12:36refused to stay down.
12:37Contestorment 27 Pramiti Rana
12:42I'm stepping off the dark, dusting off my knees. I was building castles long before I had the keys.
12:53Cause there is a power when you keep the faith. Breaking the wall.
12:59Contestant No. 29 Pura Sumpi
13:02Pura Sumpi represents the untouched beauty of Arunachal Pradesh. Seek thanks to the stage, the soul of the Appatani tribe,
13:09the farmers of the valley.
13:10Take, here you'll find the strength. Whatever it takes. Yeah, you will rise. When you keep the faith.
13:30Contestant No. 39 Swimmer Khaneja
13:34Yagyaseni, the fire of Dharma is Draupadi. Born from shattered fire, who refused to be an object and dare to
13:42raise her voice against a Dharma.
13:44Centuries later, women are still told what they can be. But this costume carries her unbroken fire, dignity and courage.
13:54When injustice silences a woman, she must stand tall. We are not objects. We are women who will carve the
14:01future.
14:02Contestant No. 38 Simar Khaneja
14:05Contestant No. 38 Simar Khaneja
14:26Contestant No. 41 Nehal Rawat
14:29Rising from the Devu with Imachal Pradesh, Snehal Rawat pays tribute to Ma Thathashwari, the fierce eight-armed guardian of
14:40Papar Valley. Honoring the saddened eight-metal idol and her roots' unwaking face, her
14:48assembled unites adopted temple gold, radiant brass, and a skirt depicting exquisite Kanga artistry, a breathtaking vision of Khemalian resilience,
14:58sovereign power, and timeless grace. Contestant No. 41 Nehal Rawat
15:24Contestant No. 42 Pooty Shetty
15:28From Karnataka's slacker legend, rises the gun to Perunda, the mighty two-headed earth symbolizing strength, wisdom, and resilience. From
15:40the Vijayanagara Empire to the royal courts of Mysore, its legacy has endured through centuries. Now Karnataka's official emblem. The
15:49twin-headed crown represents divine power, storing wings, embody fearlessness, and every handcraft feather celebrates the
15:57Karnataka's timeless heritage. Contestant No. 42 Pooty Shetty
16:05I'm building castles
16:08Just a small resilient voice
16:12You will rise
16:16When you keep the faith
16:30Conestant No. 44
16:31Shri Tara Patvika
16:33Inspired by Garuda, the divine vehicle of Lord Vishnu, Shri Tara's doctrine represents courage, strength, and protection. Its sparkle wings
16:42symbolize the freedom to rise beyond limits, while staying grounded in wisdom and perforce.
16:48carrying a timeless message of strength, devotion and fearless ambition.
16:54Contestant number 44, Sritara Paswicha.
17:23Contestant number 47, Tejasui Soni.
17:27She carries India, not just upon her shoulder, but within her shoulder.
17:32The costume celebrates the many identities of Indian women, nurtured, dealer, builder,
17:39leader, dreamer, without being defined by any one role.
17:43Rooted in tradition, yet remissors in ambition, she represents Indian women.
17:48India, where every woman is free to choose what she wants to become.
17:54She has infinite possibilities.
17:57Contestant number 47, Tejasui Soni.
18:13Contestant number 49, Fatoy Chumnav.
18:17Inspired by Manipur's distinction as the birthplace of modern polo, a gift from Manipur to war.
18:25This ensemble carries the soul of a land celebrated as a miniature of India.
18:31Traditional tribal motifs, hand-crafted textiles and sarong-inspired traits symbolize the beautiful coexistence of culture, honoring Manipur's many communities.
18:43Contestant number 49, Fatoy Chumnav.
19:02Contestant number 51, Omanga Kumawar.
19:07Rising from the heart of India, this costume embodies the invincible spirit and the architectural majesty of the legendary Collier
19:16Ford.
19:28Contestant number 51, Contestant number 51, Omanga Kumawar.
20:01Contestant number 52, Vaishnavi Ganesh.
20:05Vaishnavi represents Tamil Nadu.
20:07The state of the state of the state of the Nambas, where art, culture and tradition of woman etude every
20:13detail.
20:13As a proud South Indian, she carries the richness of a land known for logistics, gopura, timeless temple architecture, and
20:23a legacy of gold.
20:24Dressed in pure gold jewelry, from head to toe, sleep in bodies, prosperity, grandeur, and heritage.
20:33Concession No. 52, Vaishnavi Ganesh.
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