Congratulation program for Grishmita Sharma held

January 12, Singtam: Grishmita Sharma, the 1^st Runner Up, Face of Zylish 2021 Season 3 was congratulated for the title she had won at the recent finale organized by Zylish Academy, Malbazaar. Sharma, accompanied by her guardians, UC Poudyal and Anita Poudyal was offered khadas and celebrated for her success in making the state proud in a small get-together program organized by Sarita Pradhan, Sikkim State Coordinator, Zylish Academy. The event was held at V-Matrix Dance Academy, Singtam. Other guests included Praja Pradhan, DB Subba and Nima Tamang.

Vikki Tamang and Nisha Chettri of V-Matrix Dance Academy, Rupesh Gautam of Photographic Society of Sikkim and Shital Pradhan of Proud to be a Sikkimese blog were presented with Letter of Appreciation for their support during the Sikkim Audition of Face of Zylish 2021 Season 3.

Speaking on the occasion, Grishmita Sharma said she is committed to her responsibilities and would maintain the reputation of the honour she had brought back home. Sarita Pradhan, State Coordinator had said three aspiring models from Sikkim made it to the Top 20 finalists and she feels proud one of the prestigious crowns had been won from Sikkim. Dipu Rasaily, finalist of Dare to Dance Competition presented a dance number. The program was held with a minimum of dozen guests.

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