Shonali Nagrani is an Indian actress, television host and beauty pageant titleholder. She is best known for being crowned Femina Miss India International in 2003 and for hosting the Indian Premier League (IPL) over several seasons.
| Name | Shonali Nagrani |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress, television host, model |
| Pageant title | Femina Miss India International 2003 |
| International placement | 1st runner-up, Miss International 2003 |
| Notable hosting work | Indian Premier League (IPL) |
Nagrani entered the entertainment industry through the beauty pageant circuit, participating in the Femina Miss India contest in 2003. Her victory in the Miss India International sub-title earned her the right to represent India at the international stage the same year.
At Femina Miss India 2003, Nagrani was crowned Femina Miss India International. She subsequently represented India at Miss International 2003, where she finished as the 1st runner-up.
Nagrani went on to host the Indian Premier League, the franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament, for four consecutive years. The high-profile assignment established her as a familiar face in Indian sports broadcasting.
She has appeared in Hindi-language films and has worked extensively as a model alongside her hosting career.
Nagrani was featured by The Times of India on its list of India's "50 Most Desirable Women" for the years 2011 and 2012.
Nagrani's career reflects a common trajectory in Indian entertainment, moving from pageantry into modelling, film and televised sports presentation. Her sustained involvement with the IPL coverage made her one of the recognisable hosts associated with the league's early years.