Daughter of Mr. Shashi Bhushan Kumar, who is engaged in the transportation business, and Mrs. Punam Kumari, Durgesh is a student of Nirshu Narayan College, Hajipur (Patna) and is passionate about being a part of the entertainment industry. A young girl with no connections in the fashion and modelling world has reached the doorstep of exposure, name, and fame by being announced as a finalist of India’s oldest and most prestigious teen pageant, Alee Club Miss & Mr Teen India. Alee Club doesn’t follow the old-school philosophy of beauty and physical stature as the chief criterion for a pageant. It is an IQ and Personality Contest initiated by India’s leading Rampguru, Sambita Bose, under the guidance of legendary actor Amrish Puri.
Durgesh said that her selection for the Finale came as a surprise, as the competition was extremely tough. Speaking about the contest, Rampguru Sambita Bose also said that the level of competition was neck-to-neck. The judges were delighted to witness such an intense competition, making the selection process extremely challenging due to the exceptional talent displayed by the participants.
The next step towards the crown is the Grand Finale, scheduled for 2nd September 2026 in Delhi. This will be preceded by a 9-day training and grooming session commencing on 24th August, conducted by India’s leading fashion and ramp mentor, Sambita Bose. Her objective is to provide professional training to the finalists and prepare them for opportunities beyond the crown of Alee Club Miss & Mr Teen India 2026. She has a keen eye for the overall grooming of every contestant and ensures that each one becomes confident and independent.
The Grand Finale will be further elevated by the presence of distinguished personalities from the worlds of Bollywood, fashion, media, and public life. The Semi-Finale was graced by celebrated personalities including Imran Khan, Stefy Patel, Deeptesh Das, Haris Naik, etc making the journey even more inspiring for the finalists.

Finale night is going to be a glimpse into the glamorous world of entertainment and fashion, with music, a magnetic ambience, and a star-studded celebration. Alee Club also honours achievers from different fields every year by presenting the Alee Award for Excellence by the hands of eminent dignitaries and Bollywood Stars.
The 28th Alee Club Miss & Mr Teen India 2026 is proudly partnered by Lumiere by Sambita Bose, co-powered by Model Prepare, with Lakmé India by Aptech as the Official Grooming Partner from the Semi-Finale to the Grand Finale.
Those who cannot witness the Finale in person have good news, as Alee Club will present the entire journey as a reality series on its official YouTube channel, The Silver Screen.
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