Sashank Shahi and Co-Titleholders Triumph at Manhunt International Nepal 2026
Sashank Shahi has been crowned Manhunt International Nepal 2026 at the grand finale of the pageant’s 15th edition held at Alice Reception in Gairidhara, Kathmandu. In addition to clinching the prestigious main title, Shahi also secured the ‘Mr Personality’ award. The winners from this premier national male pageant will move on to represent Nepal on various international stages.
The competition also celebrated several other major titleholders. Prasanna Rai was named Mister Model International Nepal 2026, taking home the ‘Mr Etiquette’ and ‘Mr Public Choice’ subtitles. The title of Mister Cosmopolitan Nepal 2026 went to Siddhartha Sanjyal, while Chanchal Shahi Thakuri was crowned Mister Eco International Nepal 2026, additionally winning ‘Most Stylish’ and ‘Mr Physique’.
Other notable recognitions were distributed among the finalists: Bijay Bikram Thapa won both ‘Mr Popular’ and ‘Mr Photogenic’, Pranav Kattel was named ‘Manhunt Male Supermodel’, Gagan Rokaya took home ‘Mr Friendship’, and Diwas Magar was awarded ‘Mr Talent’.
The high-profile event was choreographed and directed by Anup Saxena, with Rojin Shakya mentoring the contestants on communication and stage presentation. Contestants progressed through intensive introduction, Top 10, and Top 5 segments that rigorously evaluated their personality and overall performance.
A distinguished panel of judges, including Dilip Nepali, Abhinav Thapa, Sameer Mani Dixit, Romi Aryal, Evana Manandhar, and Rachana Gurung Sharma, evaluated the participants under the leadership of chief judge Prashant Tamrakar. Organized by the Group of Event Entertainers in association with Ultima Lifestyle and powered by Image Channel HD, the platform aims to elevate Nepal’s male fashion and modeling sectors while opening doors for international exposure.
