Guwahati; Feb 9: Mega Entertainment, the region’s largest fashion and pageant event organizer, announced on Monday that the Grand Finale of the 15th edition of Gatsby Mega Mister North East 2026 will be held on February 12 at the ITA Cultural Complex in Guwahati.
Addressing the media, Abhijeet Singha, Founder and Pageant Director of Mega Entertainment, shared details of the pageant’s progress following the successful completion of auditions conducted across eight Northeastern states, both on-ground and online. 46 candidates have been selected across the weight northeastern states to compete in the Grand Finale for the three winners’ trophies.
He said, “As Gatsby Mega Mister North East enters its 15th year, the journey has been one of steady growth, discipline, and purpose. Over the years, the platform has evolved from a regional pageant into a nationally and internationally recognised gateway for male talent from the Northeast. The response across all eight states this season reflects the maturity of the platform, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be one of our most competitive editions yet, with a strong focus on grooming, character, and global readiness.”
The press conference was also attended by Okram Nikhil Singh and Nawang Dondup, winners of Mega Mister North East 2025. Nikhil will represent India at the upcoming Mister International pageant, while Nawang will represent India at Mister Eco International pageant. Interacting with the media, they spoke about their journey as Mega Mister North East, and also highlighted the organisation’s role in grooming contestants and preparing them for the international fashion and pageant industry.
Mega Mister North East 2026 is supported by Title Sponsor Gatsby, Furniture Partner Nilkamal, Beverage Partner Coca Cola and Fashion Partner Trends.
Reiterating the pageant’s long-standing vision of “Taking India to the World Stage,” Abhijeet Singha highlighted the international success of previous titleholders. Past winners from the platform who have represented India globally include Lukanand Kshetrimayum, winner of Mega Mister North East 2019 from Manipur, who was crowned the winner at Mister International 2022 in the Philippines; Adong Jamatia, winner of Mega Mister North East 2023 from Tripura, who represented India at Mister International 2024 in the Philippines.
The pageant is produced by Mega Entertainment and marketed by Mega Activation. With the Grand Finale date now announced, the shortlisted finalists will undergo an intensive phase of grooming and mentorship leading up to the final event in Guwahati.