The Nepal Weekly 
May 6, 2025
The grand finale of Manhunt International Nepal 2025, Nepal’s longest running male beauty pageant, was successfully organized at G.A. Hall in Thamel, Kathmandu. Now in its 14th edition, the prestigious event saw Swastik Dhakal won the coveted title of Manhunt International Nepal 2025.
The pageant also crowned Srijesh Joshi as Mr. International Nepal 2025 and Kelishan Bajracharya as Mr. Cosmopolitan Nepal 2025. These three titleholders will represent Nepal at their respective international pageants.
In the runner-up positions, Rujit Duwal secured the First Runner-up spot, while Ribhun Kunwar was named Second Runner-up.
Organized jointly by the Group of Event Entertainers (G.E.E.) and House of Fashion Nepal, the event served as the official national selection platform for the international Manhunt pageant.
Several participants were also recognized with special awards. Such as :
– Kiran Joshi – Discipline Award
– Jeevan Bik – Talent Award & Friendship Award
– Rujit Duwal – Photogenic & Best Personality
– Tilak Joshi – Public Choice Award
– Srijesh Joshi – Supermodel Award
– Safik Raj Bhujju – Best Physique
This year’s event highlighted not only style and charisma but also the growing talent in Nepal’s male pageant industry.
