Eight-year-old Rushabh Rao from Kulshekar, Mangaluru, has made the city and state proud by winning the coveted “Prince of Junior Model International 2025“ title at the prestigious Junior Model International competition held in Goa on May 25, 2025.
A Class III student at Lourdes Central School, Rushabh displayed exceptional confidence and charisma to emerge as the winner on a national stage, showcasing his dancing, acting, and modeling prowess. He is the son of Rakshit Rao, Assistant Engineer at KUWSDB, and Ashwini.
Rushabh’s journey into modeling began at just six years old. He’s already acted in three Tulu films and a Kannada television serial, gaining popularity for his expressive performances. His recent Goa victory includes not only the main title but also three major sub-titles:
- “Prince of Karnataka”
- “Super Talent” (Dance category)
- “Best Costume”
His impressive win was powered by a strong support team:
🎭 Yashaswini Devdiga, Fashion Director, guided his stage presence
💃 Naveen Shetty, Aryans Dance Studio, trained him in dance
👗 Varsha Acharya, Costume Designer, styled his winning outfits
Now, Rushabh gears up to represent India at the international level in Vietnam, from August 13 to 17, 2025, taking his talent to the global stage.
Mangaluru beams with pride as this young prodigy prepares to shine on the world platform.
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