Prathiksha Shrinivas Karnataka

Rooted in coastal Mangalore, I balance the precision of engineering with the rhythm of dance, painting, and athletics. A traveler at heart, I am endlessly inspired by new cultures, languages, and people. For me, life is a masterclass in growth, and I believe every new experience adds to a woman’s inner strength and elegance. On the Miss Karnataka platform, I aim to show that versatility is a woman's greatest power, and that staying curious makes us unstoppable.

I want to become Miss Karnataka to prove that a girl from a middle-class family can be both educated and fashionable. In our society, when a middle-class girl dreams big, people often question her - what is she wearing, why is she dreaming so big? I want to break that stereotype.
I may not be able to change everyone's thinking, but I want to make them realize that with strength, hard work, and self-belief, we can chase our dreams and achieve them. I want to represent every middle-class girl who is told her dreams are too big, and show her that she belongs on any stage she chooses.