Joel Anthony from Nagaland has been selected as one of the national finalists for the upcoming Mr. India Universe competition, scheduled to take place from October 6 to October 12, 2025, in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The grand finale of the competition will take place on October 11, 2025 at Zee Studios. At the culmination of the event, the first Mr. India Universe titleholder will be announced. The competition is organized by the Glamanand Group, franchise holder of world-renowned Miss Universe beauty pageant based in the United States.
Joel Anthony (popularly known as Temsu Sanglir) was born in Mokokchung and hails from Dimapur, Nagaland, where he is currently based. Standing 5’11”, he is pursuing his BA in Education while balancing his work as a student and model. A polyglot, fluent in English, Hindi, Nagamese, Ao, and Japanese, Joel brings versatility and depth to everything he pursues. Gifted in music, he sings and plays multiple instruments including the acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums and piano. His talents and determination earned him the prestigious title of Mr. Dimapur in 2024, alongside recognition as both a model and cover artist. Despite facing discrimination and criticism for his unconventional choices, he stood firm with resilience and faith, turning challenges into stepping stones. Winning his first major title gave him honour and recognition, but Joel sees it as a responsibility rather than just an achievement. With openness to growth, constructive feedback and continuous self-improvement, he strives to inspire others while staying grounded. For him, the journey is not about chasing fame but about becoming the best version of himself with every opportunity. This October, he will travel to Jaipur to compete for the title of Mr. India Universe.
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