Mr. Nepal is a male beauty pageant held in Nepal. Founded in 2001,[1] it is currently organized by Next Models Nepal, a Kathmandu-based modeling agency. The winner of Mr. Nepal 2024 is Santosh Lokshum of Jhapa, Mr.Global Nepal is Yogesh Shrestha of Dhanusha, Man of the World Nepal is Aayush Dulal Kavre who was crowned on August 24, 2024 in Kathmandu.[2]
Titleholders
| Year | Mr. Nepal | Age | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Santosh Lokshum [2] | 21 | Jhapa |
| 2023 | Samarpan Jung Karki[3] | 28 | Morang |
| 2022 | Nutan Shrestha[4] | 28 | Morang |
| 2019 | Santosh Upadhyaya[5] | 25 | Achham |
| 2018 | Bikalp Raj Shrestha[6] | 25 | Chitwan |
| 2017 | Akshay Jung Rayamajhi[7] | 21 | Kathmandu |
| 2016 | Ganesh Agrawal[8] | 29 | Doti |
| 2015 | Sandeep Pokharel[9] | 21 | Gorkha |
| 2014 | Suraj Chiluwal[10] | Lamjung | |
| 2012 | Suresh Gauli | Budanilkantha | |
| 2011 | Dr. Ayushman Ghimire | 25 | Tanahun |
| 2005 | Ujjwal Karki | Sankhuwasabha | |
| 2003 | Gautam Subedi[1] | Lalitpur | |
| 2002 | Jiwan Luitel[11] | 21 | Morang |
| 2001 | Rohit Thebe | Sunsari |
Mister Nepal World 2024
Yogesh Shrestha represented Nepal on an international stage Mister Global 2024 in Thailand after winning Mr.Global Nepal 2024. Despite facing challenges like a broken leg during the competition, his determination led him to perform in the final round. His journey reflects resilience, patriotism, and dedication, inspiring others to pursue their dreams while staying grounded in their culture and values. The grand final coronation of Mister Nepal World 2024 will be held on 24 August 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Mister World Nepal 2023 Samarpan Jung Karki of Biratnagar, will crown his successor at the end of the event. The winner will represent Nepal in Mister World 2024 on 5 October 2024 in Vietnam. Meanwhile, The winner of Mister Global Nepal will participate at the Mister Global 2024 in Thailand.
Overall Top 38 contestants were chosen after a nationwide search from auditions in Damak, Itahari, Janakpur, Hetauda, Chitwan, Butwal, Nepalgunj, Pokhara, and Kathmandu.
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Subtitles
Best Physique Top 5
- Advanced to the Top 15 via judges' choice.
| Contestant no | Best Physique |
|---|---|
| 8 | Adnan Halwai - Nepalgunj |
| 16 | Manoj Gurung - Lamjung |
| 23 | Prakash Chauhan - Morang |
| 24 | Sijal Kapali - Lalitpur |
| 32 | Bipan Shrestha - Lamjung |
Mister Active Top 5
- Advanced to the Top 15 via judges' choice.
| Contestant no | Best Physique |
|---|---|
| 3 | Satynarayan Tharu - Nepalgunj |
| 16 | Manoj Gurung - Lamjung |
| 10 | Dipesh Chaudhary - Dhangadi |
| 23 | Prakash Chauhan - Morang |
| 34 | Samir Timilsina - Pokhara |
List of Mr. Nepal at International pageants
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- Ended as special Award Winner
Mister Global
Due to the irregular schedule of Mister World, since 2022, Mr. Nepal winner went to compete at Mister Global.
| Year | Mister Global Nepal | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Yogesh Shrestha | Unplaced | |
| 2023 | Samarpan Jung Karki[12] | Unplaced | |
| 2022 | Nutan Shrestha | Unplaced | |
| Representative elected by Group of Event (GEE Nepal) | |||
| 2016 | Dikpal Karki | Top 10[13] | - |
Mister World
At the end of 2015, Mr. Nepal acquired the right to select Nepal's representative for Mister World.[14] Mr. Nepal 2016, Ganesh Agrawal, was the first Nepali to compete at this prestigious event.
| Year | Mister World Nepal | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Santosh Lokshum Limbu | Unplaced | Mr People's Choice—Asia and Oceania (Top 5) |
| 2019 | Akshay Jung Rayamajhi | Top 12[15] | Multimedia Award |
| 2016 | Ganesh Agrawal | Unplaced | - |
Nepal representative at other major pageant
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- Ended as special Award Winner
Mister Supranational
The right to elect Nepal's representative for Mister Supranational is currently held by the Mister & Miss National Nepal organization.
| Year | Mister Supranational Nepal | Hometown | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dhiroj Kaji Basnet | Chitwan | Top 20 | |
| 2023 | Shishir Wagle | Pokhara | Unplaced | |
| 2022 | Sanish Shrestha | Kathmandu | Unplaced | Mister Talent |
| 2021 | Santosh Upadhyaya | Achham | 3rd Runner-up[16] | Mister Influencer |
Mister International
The right to elect Nepal's representative for Mister International is currently held by the Mister & Miss National Nepal organization.
| Year | Mister International Nepal | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kshitij Shrestha Chhetri | Unplaced | |
| 2023 | Prajwol Tamrakar | Unplaced | Mister Congeniality |
| 2022 | Manash Kumar Rai | Unplaced | |
| Representative elected by Mister and Miss National Nepal | |||
| 2018 | Prashant Jung Shah | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | Sajid Alam | Unplaced | |
| 2016 | Rokesh Tandukar | Unplaced | Best National Costume |
Manhunt International
The right to elect Nepal's representative for Manhunt International is currently held by the Group of Event Entertainers (GEE Nepal).
| Year | Manhunt International Nepal | Hometown | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Abhinav Thapa | Kathmandu | Unplaced | |
| 2022 | Bikalp Raj Shrestha | Chitwan | Top 16[17] | |
| 2016 | Samim Khan[18] | Pokhara | Unplaced | Mr Talent |
| 2013 | Anoop Bikram Shahi | Kathmandu | Unplaced | Best TV model |
| 2012 | Sanish Shakya | Kathmandu | Unplaced | |
| 2011 | Nirjan Thapa | Pokhara | Unplaced | |
| 2010 | Kanij Koirala | Kathmandu | Unplaced | |
| 2008 | Rikesh Raj Shrestha | Kathmandu | Unplaced | Mr. Friendship[19] |
| 2007 | Chandan Agrawal | Chitwan | Unplaced | Mr Personality[20] |
| 2005 | Suhrid Jyoti | Kathmandu | Unplaced | |
| 1995 | Prashanta Tamrakar | Kathmandu | Unplaced |
Man of the World
The right to elect Nepal's representative for Man of the World is currently held by the Man of the World Nepal organization.
| Year | Man of the World Nepal | Placement | Special Awards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aayush Dulal | TBA | TBA | |
| 2024 | Nepal did not compete
| |||
| 2023 | Bishal Katwal | Top 10 | Mr Personality Multimedia Award | |
| 2022 | Summer Puree | Unplaced | ||
| Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no competition held between 2020―2021 | ||||
| 2019 | Tsering Pakhrin | Top 10 | Mr Personality Multimedia Award | |
| 2018 | Chandan Bishowkarma | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Shree Ram Chand | Unplaced | Charity and Public Service Award | |
Mister Celebrity International
The right to elect Nepal's representative for Mister Celebrity International is currently held by the Mr. Nepal organization.
| Year | Mister Celebrity Nepal | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Abishek Chudal | Top 15 |
Man of the Year
The right to elect Nepal's representative for Man of the Year is currently held by the Man of the Year Nepal organization.
| Year | Man of the Year Nepal | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Krishna Nuire | Top 13 |
Mister Tourism World
The right to elect Nepal's representative for Mister Tourism World is currently held by the Mister and Miss National Nepal organization.
| Year | Mister Tourism Nepal | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Milan Bhattarai | Top 20 | Mister Photogenic |
See also
References
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- ^ "Interview with Chandan Agrawal (Mr. Personality title holder of the Manhunt International)". Cyber Sansar. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016.