MRS INDIA INTERNATIONAL QUEEN FINALIST Mrs. Dolly Tandon

Congratulations Mrs. Dolly Tandon from Gujarat for being selected as a finalist of Mrs India International Queen 2026! Let’s know more about her. We interviewed Mrs. Dolly and here are her amazing answers:

Name: Dolly Tandon

Profession: Working with the Government.

Associated with Rachna Arts and Prints,

Garment Designing, with extensive experience in garment designing, manufacturing, business development, and entrepreneurship. Over the years, I have built my career through dedication, discipline, ethical business practices, and continuous learning.

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree in Economics and a qualification in Business Management (Marketing).

I have also gained practical expertise in garment designing, textile manufacturing, and business management through years of entrepreneurial experience.

Location: Gujarat

Strengths: My greatest strengths are my peace of mind, confidence, resilience, kindness, positive attitude, and my willingness to keep learning throughout life. I believe every challenge teaches us something valuable, and every setback is an opportunity to grow stronger.

Weakness: I am deeply emotional and empathetic towards people in need. Sometimes, I find it difficult to ignore the pain of others because I genuinely want to help whenever I can.

Likes:

• Interacting with people from different walks of life
• Helping those in need
• Community service and spreading happiness
• Lifelong learning and self-improvement
• Following the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita
• Promoting kindness, compassion, and humanity

Dislikes:

• Dishonesty
• Disrespect
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Inequality
• Gossip
• Lack of humanity towards the underprivileged

Tell us about your family:

My family is the greatest blessing of my life. I am fortunate to have two wonderful children. My son is associated with J.P. Morgan, and my daughter is preparing for competitive examinations. Their dedication and determination inspire me every day. My family has taught me the values of honesty, compassion, resilience, respect, and integrity. They constantly remind me that true success is measured not only by our achievements but also by the lives we touch and the kindness we spread.

Quotes that keep you going, motivate you:

• A clear heart creates a clear mind, and a clear mind creates a clear vision.
• Failure is not the opposite of success; it is one of its strongest pillars.
• Dreams do not have an expiry date.
• Humanity should always come before differences.

Achievements/ Anything you are proud of yourself:

• I was a Baroda State-level champion and captain in kabaddi.
• I was a Baroda District-level champion in Shot-put, javelin throw, long jump and high jump.
• In Mumbai, St. John’s junior College, I was in curricular activities and competition and won many awards.
• I was crowned the Beauty Queen of St. John’s Junior College.

I am also proud of building a successful career in the garment and textile industry through dedication and discipline. These experiences instilled in me leadership, discipline, teamwork, determination, and resilience. I am also proud of establishing myself as an entrepreneur while successfully balancing my professional responsibilities with my family.

More importantly, I am proud that even after the age of 60, I continue to challenge myself, embrace new opportunities, and inspire others to believe that learning and growth never stop. Participating in Mrs India International Queen itself is one of my proudest achievements and this became possible because of a very close well-wisher and friend.

It reflects my courage to step beyond my comfort zone and pursue my dreams. Above all, I am proud of living a life guided by kindness, integrity, compassion, and humanity while striving to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

What is Women Empowerment according to you?

Women empowerment means giving every woman the confidence, education, opportunity, and freedom to make her own choices and become financially and emotionally independent. It is not about competing with men but about ensuring equal opportunities so that every woman can fulfil her dreams and contribute meaningfully to society. When women are empowered, families become stronger, communities become healthier, and nations become more prosperous.

Message for the society:

My message is simple yet deeply meaningful: Let humanity rise above all kinds of divisions. Beyond religion, caste, colour, language, nationality, or social status, we are all human beings first. If we replace hatred with compassion, prejudice with acceptance, and division with unity, we can build a peaceful, inclusive, and harmonious world. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, has the power to transform lives.

How will you give back to society after becoming a Queen?

If I am honoured to become Mrs India International Queen, I will use this platform responsibly to inspire women to become confident, educated, financially independent, and socially aware. I want to encourage women and young girls to believe in themselves, embrace lifelong learning, and never let age or fear limit their aspirations. I also wish to dedicate my efforts to promoting kindness, humanity, community service, and awareness about equality, ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity and respect.

Why have you participated in Mrs India International Queen?

My reason for participating goes far beyond winning a crown. This platform represents confidence, strength, grace, and purpose. I wanted to challenge my own limits and prove that dreams have no age limit. I want every woman to know that it is never too late to begin again. Whether she is 25, 40, or 60, she has the right to dream, grow, and shine. To me, participation itself is a victory because it takes courage to step out of our comfort zone and believe in ourselves. Through this journey, I hope to inspire countless women to embrace their potential and live with confidence, purpose, and compassion.