CELEBRATING QUEENS OF LIFE
(A Fashion Show for a Social Cause | Celebrating Womanhood, Dignity, Strength & Empowerment) Curated by Mohan Nair
A press conference was held at Mumbai, November 13, 2026,Celebration Club,Lokhandwala, Andheri (W) Mumbai.
In a unique initiative to celebrate womanhood, dignity, confidence and empowerment, Maharani Foundation, have organized the official press conference of “MATRIKA – Celebrating Queens of Life, a fashion show dedicated to a meaningful social cause.
Positioned as India’s first social impact fashion show of its kind, MATRIKA 2026 aims to go beyond the conventional concept of fashion by creating a platform that celebrates women, their individuality, achievements and indomitable spirit.
One of the most inspiring highlights of MATRIKA will be the participation of **women from old-age homes, who will walk the ramp, breaking stereotypes and demonstrating that age is never a barrier to confidence, beauty, dignity or self-expression. Their participation will send a powerful message that every woman deserves recognition, respect and an opportunity to celebrate life at every stage.
Through this initiative, the organisers aim to create social awareness, inspire positive change and provide a platform to recognise the courage, achievements and timeless beauty of women from different backgrounds and generations.
MATRIKA seeks to redefine fashion by connecting glamour with compassion, creativity with responsibility and celebration with social impact.
The official press conference will be graced by several distinguished personalities from the entertainment, fashion, media and social sectors, including:
1. Mahi Sharma – Actress
2. – Actress
3. Ridhima Pai – Model
4. Soniya Mayers – Founder, Made in India Swadeshi Runway, Mumbai
5. Simran Ahuja – Celebrity Anchor & International Model
6. Sanjeev Kumar – Eminent Journalist, Producer & Director
7. Mohan Nair– Founder Director, MATRIKA & Maharani Foundation (Host & Main Speaker)
8. Ritu Goel– Official Fashion Designer
9. Amy Pandey – Official Choreographer
10. Anvita Malhotra – Social Worker
11. Delina Poonawala – Holistic Health & Lifestyle Consultant, Celebrity Nutritionist & CEO, FabnFamous
12. Pooja Soni
13. Khushi Thakkar
As briefed by the organizer Shri Mohan Nair the grand finale of this pageant is going to be held on 13th of December 2026 at BKC ,Bandrs Mumbai . The celebrity Chief guest will be the Actress Esha Deol. Other celebrities like Alisha Panwar and others too notched personalities from film and TV Industry, bureaucrats and politicians are also there.
MATRIKA 2026 is not merely a fashion show; it is a celebration of life, resilience, self-worth and the extraordinary spirit of women. By bringing together women from different generations and walks of life, particularly those who are often overlooked by society, the initiative aims to inspire a more inclusive and compassionate world.
