Urvashi Rautela sparks legal debate in Tiranga-inspired gown: ‘Took 3 months to create’

Urvashi Rautela, a model and actress, donned an India tricolour-inspired gown during the finale of the Miss Universe India pageant. The strapless corset gown featured orange and green panels, beaded embellishments, and an Ashok Chakra-inspired waist chain. The outfit's design and the fact that the flag-like elements trailed on the floor sparked legal debates.

Urvashi told ANI that the three-month-long creation process was a "very special day." Experts, including Dr Farrukh Khan and Vikas Pahwa, stated that the outfit could potentially violate the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, if it is deemed a representation of the National Flag and its lower portion trails on the ground.

However, they also emphasized that the final decision would depend on the specific design and intent behind the creation. Kaziah Liz Mejo of Kerala was crowned Miss Universe India 2026, with Vaishnavi Gannesh and Anushri Satavlekar from Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, respectively, taking the first and second runner-up positions.