Sashank Shahi Is The New Manhunt International Nepal 2026

The 15th edition of Arna Presents Manhunt International Nepal 2026 wrapped up in a spectacular grand finale at Alice Reception in Gairidhara, Kathmandu, celebrating a new generation of male talent set to represent Nepal on the international stage.

Sashank Shahi took home the night’s top honor, being crownedManhunt International Nepal2026 alongside the Empire Collection Mr. Personality title. Prasanna Rai was named Mister Model International Nepal 2026, also claiming the Square Hotel Mr. Etiquette and Image Channel Mr. Public Choice awards. Siddhartha Sanjyal earned the Mister Cosmopolitan Nepal 2026 title, while Chanchal Shahi Thakuri was named Mister Eco International Nepal 2026 and picked up the Suiro Men’s Wear Most Stylish and Jasmine Fitness Mr. Physique titles.

Special awards on the evening went to Bijay Bikram Thapa for Aventoz Mr. Popular and Creative D Studio Mr. Photogenic, Pranav Kattel for IIFT Manhunt Male Supermodel, Gagan Rokaya for Mole Tole Mr. Friendship, and Diwas Magar for Ultima Lifestyle Mr. Talent. All winners will go on to represent Nepal at their respectiveinternationalcompetitions.

The competition opened with an introduction round where contestants appeared in designer creations by fourteen student designers from the International Institute of Fashion Technology Nepal (IIFT). Subsequent segments featured Suiro Men’s ready-to-wear, body-fit wear by RULEX9, and tuxedo designs from Empire Collection. The contest moved through a Top 10 question-and-answer semifinal before narrowing to a Top 5 round assessed on intellect, clarity, and awareness.

Pageant choreography and show direction were led by seniorfashionchoreographer Anup Saxena, with stage presentation and communication mentoring handled by fashion choreographer and media personality Rojin Shakya. The evening was hosted by Rojin Shakya and Urussa Joshi.

The judging panel included Mister International Nepal 2024 Dilip Nepali, Manhunt International Nepal 2024 Abhinav Thapa, public health expert Sameer Mani Dixit, hospitality entrepreneur Romi Aryal, Evana Manandhar, and veteran choreographer Rachana Gurung Sharma, with Prashant Tamrakar serving as Chief Judge.

The event was organized by Group of Event Entertainers (G.E.E.) in association with Ultima Lifestyle, powered by Image Channel HD. Now in its 15th edition, Manhunt International Nepal continues to serve as one of the country’s most significant platforms for male fashion, modeling, fitness, and personality development.