Neeleshwari (Sindurii) A Basak, the dynamic Founder and Director of the Worldwide Institute of Grooming and Pageants (WIGP), is a name synonymous with excellence in grooming, wellness, lifestyle, and personality development. A trailblazer in the pageantry and image management industry, she has carved a unique space as a transformational leader, inspiring thousands through her groundbreaking work. With an illustrious academic background from Shri Ram College of Commerce, being Delhi University topper and University record holder, an MBA in Marketing with Finance from NMIMS, Neeleshwari blends intellect with creativity, turning every platform she touches into a powerhouse of transformation and success.
From a flourishing corporate career to becoming a globally recognized grooming and pageantry expert, Neeleshwari’s journey has been a masterclass in reinvention. She shone as the youngest Chief Marketing Officer and Centre Director of The Body Care before launching her own vision through WIGP. Today, she is celebrated not just for her unparalleled contributions to this niche but for her innovation in holistic image enhancement and wellness. Her work emphasizes not just the outer image but inner power and holistic evolution, which she defines as “Beauty Metaphysics” and “Personality Psychosomatics.”
Her accolades speak volumes. Neeleshwari has been crowned with prestigious international titles like Ms. United Nations Classic and Ms. Exquisite International Queen (USA), while also earning highest national honors such as the IHRO Award (affiliated with UNESCO), the Make in India Award (based on PMO Policies), and the Passion Vista Style & Glamour Award for her unparalleled contributions to grooming and pageantry. Her role as an official talent partner for Miss India (Femina) Organization is a testament to her standing as a thought leader and influencer in the pageantry space. She is also an internationally certified Life Coach and Makeup Master, mentoring not just aspiring Queens and models, but entrepreneurs, professionals and doctors from global corporations, including Padmashree Awardees, Asian African ambassadors and multitudinous dignitaries.
Her presence on the jury panels of various international and national beauty pageants, alongside Bollywood celebrities and international dignitaries, has made her a global icon of elegance, wisdom, and influence. As a media-acclaimed personality, Neeleshwari has been featured on multitudinous magazine covers, fashion features, beauty pageants, ramp shows, TV shows; adding yet another dimension to her multi-faceted career. Being Love Guru with special awakening on Love, Romance and Relationships, she has authored articles that have featured in regular columns in international publications.
Her contributions extend beyond grooming to film production and acting, with two films to her credit. With an illustrious track record in the entertainment industry, she stands as a rare talent who was once offered iconic roles alongside two of Bollywood’s biggest stars. At the peak of her early career, she received a direct offer from the prestigious Rajshri Productions to play the lead opposite Salman Khan in the blockbuster film “Maine Pyaar Kiya”. Adding to this remarkable feat, she was also approached for the lead female role in “Fauji”, with the television debut of Shah Rukh Khan. Her journey into media began at the tender age of six, when she first appeared on various programs on Delhi Doordarshan, marking the beginning of a promising and dynamic presence in the Indian entertainment world.
Her ability to merge glamour with “Substance existential in consciousness” is what makes her a standout force in a highly competitive industry. At the heart of her work lies a deep commitment to holistic development and societal contribution. As a motivational and wellness coach, Neeleshwari has transformed thousands of lives across continents, individuals and organizations. Her approach is not superficial. She works on personality at a cellular and subconscious level, working on emotional intelligence, mental wellness, and spiritual alignment. Her sessions with corporate leaders and the medical fraternity have earned her accolades as a master educator and corporate wellness strategist.
Above all, Neeleshwari is a social activist, author, and mentor who believes in purposeful living. Her institution, WIGP, stands as a beacon of empowerment and holistic awakening, creating a ripple effect of confidence, self-worth, and transformation. She embodies leadership, integrity, and creativity—values that form the foundation of her success. Her story is one of grit, grace, and gratitude, symbolizing a life committed to excellence and evolution. In a world hungry for genuine role models, Neeleshwari (Sindurii) A B shines as a universal face of holistic awakening, an icon whose legacy is built not just on achievements but on the lives she has touched and transformed.
