Kathmandu, December 16 – The grand finale of Glory Kids Talent 2024, organized by Glory Media, was magnificently held on December 15 at the Rastriya Nachghar, Jamal. In the much-awaited competition, Lubna Chand was crowned the winner, while Purnima Timalsina and Bipika Rai were declared the first and second runners-up, respectively. In addition to winning the main title, Chand also bagged awards for Most Charming, Best Personality, and Best Public Speaker. Similarly, first runner-up Timalsina won the titles of Most Talented and Most Intelligent, while second runner-up Rai was awarded for Public and Popular Choice.

Other award recipients included Supriya Sundas as the Organizer’s Choice, Abina Aryal as Most Popular Choice and Best Smile, and Suwarna Nyaupane as the Viewer’s Choice winner. Sakambari Bardewa won titles for Most Creative and Best Walk, while Prayush Bogati secured awards for Best Costume and Most Photogenic. Other notable winners were Prasika Tamang as Most Confident, Samriddhi Bisht as Most Charismatic, Sanskar Bhattarai as Best Adaptability, and Suprim K.C. as Audience Choice. Additional awards included Anushka Khatri for Most Disciplined, Celsna Thapa for Most Determined, Lunibha Maghaiya for Best Role Model, Yunisha Rai for Most Inspiring, Diya Baral for Most Caring, and Upasana Shahi for Most Friendly.

The winners were awarded cash prizes of NPR 25,000, NPR 15,000, and NPR 10,000, along with attractive gift hampers. Additionally, all finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their talents on the Sachetana NTV News program. The grand finale was judged by a distinguished panel of experts, including international model Deepak Ghimire, renowned singer, lyricist, and composer Binod Dhakal, director of Nepal Chamber of Commerce and secretary of Rotary Club of Gyaneshwar Shristi Tripathi, event organizer Ravi Lama Tamang, and model and choreographer Ashwini Koirala. The competition was choreographed by international choreographer Rosin Shakya, with Pratap Bhatt as the event coordinator, Somraj Bastola as the event director, and Shailesh Nepali as the event manager.

Addressing the ceremony, chief guest Urmila Shrestha expressed her belief that such  the talent competitions like Glory Kids & Teen Talent,  enhance children's confidence and help shape them into responsible citizens.

Likewise the chairman and managing director of Glory media Saroj Ojha emphasized that such initiatives celebrate young talent and inspire positive societal change, fostering a future generation of skilled and confident individuals.