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From Moga to Mrs India: Navdeep’s journey of courage and grit

In National
November 29, 2025

VIKAS SHARMA
JAMMU (J&K-INDIA), NOV 29: In a world where resilience often blooms in the shadows, one woman has transformed her struggles into strength and her pain into purpose.
Navdeep Kaur Brar, born in the culturally vibrant city of Moga in Punjab and currently based in Canada, has emerged as a powerful symbol of determination and grace.
Today, she stands proud as a Finalist for Mrs India 2025, but the journey that brought her to the national stage is far more inspiring than any accolade.

In an exclusive conversation with IMCSD Herald Editor-in-Chief, Vikas Sharma, Navdeep opened up about her inspiring life journey.
“I have an M.Tech in Computer Science along with a certification in Advanced Project Management. I moved to Canada in 2020 as an international student. My path in a new country was far from easy. From working in restaurants to gaining experience in real estate and eventually establishing myself as an IT Analyst and Web Designer,” Navdeep said.

“Sir, I embraced every opportunity that came my way. Each role strengthened my adaptability and shaped my belief that challenges are not roadblocks but stepping stones toward growth. Alongside my professional rise, I also contributed to mental health awareness initiatives in Canada, demonstrating my commitment to community well-being,” she added.
“In fact, I love working extensively in mental health, which is the need of the hour across the globe,” the beauty diva said.

In July 2025, Navdeep returned to India to care for her critically ill mother, and her passing in August created a void that words could never fill. Yet, in this heartbreaking moment of loss, she found a deeper purpose rooted in her mother’s blessings and values.
Her grief became her guiding force, motivating her to rebuild herself with strength, spirituality, and introspection. She decided not just to move forward, but to rise in a way that honored her mother’s legacy.

Amid this emotional transformation came a defining moment—her selection as a Finalist for Mrs India 2025 by the Glamanand Group, representing Punjab. Despite having no prior experience in ramp walk or pageantry, Navdeep embraced rigorous training with humility and dedication.

Navdeep’s journey reflects her spiritual and empathetic nature. She firmly believes that God works silently, guiding lives with perfect timing. Her creative pursuits—painting, travelling, reading, and dancing—bring balance and gratitude into her life, nurturing her inner peace and emotional resilience.

Her mission is simple yet profound: to help women discover confidence, embrace leadership, and pursue their dreams courageously. She believes every woman carries a unique voice and purpose, and her aim is to help create platforms where that voice can be heard, nurtured, and celebrated. For Navdeep, empowerment is not a slogan—it is a commitment she lives each day.
Today, Navdeep Kaur Brar’s story stands as a moving example of how a woman can rise from grief with grace, step into leadership with courage, and transform her journey into an inspiration for others. Her life is not defined by a crown, but by the resilience she carries and the hope she continues to spread.

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Vikas Sharma is a senior journalist with 20+ years of experience and Editor-in-Chief of IMCSD Herald. He is also the Founder & Managing Director of the Institute of Mass Communication and Skill Development (IMCSD), mentoring students through media education, internships, and skill-building initiatives. His journey in journalism began in 2005 with Early Times, followed by his role as Sports Correspondent with Daily Excelsior (2006–2012), where he covered national-level sports, events, and inspiring achievers’ stories. From 2012 to 2020, he served as Staff Correspondent with The Tribune, reporting on education, youth affairs, and sports from the Jammu Bureau. He currently works as Sub Editor/Senior Correspondent with Greater Jammu, continuing his contribution to credible journalism. An alumnus of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology with a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC), Vikas has also earned 11 international journalism certifications from AFP, Reuters, Thomson Foundation, UNICEF, and WHO, strengthening his global perspective on reporting and media practices. Through IMCSD, a Startup India-recognized institution, he has trained and guided over 1,000 students from colleges across Jammu under media internships, workshops, and certificate programs. His initiatives such as School Media Clubs and college collaborations have provided young learners practical newsroom exposure, helping them develop career-oriented skills in journalism, communication, and creative writing. As Editor-in-Chief of IMCSD Herald, Vikas Sharma combines his decades of newsroom experience with his passion for media education. He envisions the platform not only as a source of accurate, balanced, and impactful news but also as a training ground that inspires the next generation of journalists and communicators.

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