KORBA, 14 August 2025। CHHATTISGARH Naresh Chandra Sahu, 29, has made Chhattisgarh proud by earning a place among the Top 20 finalists in the official Mr. India competition 2025 Season 2 organized by the Times group, in Mumbai.
The journey began when registrations opened in June and July, attracting thousands of aspirants nationwide. Naresh first made it to the Top 100, and with relentless effort and dedication, rose to the Top 20, a remarkable feat for a boy from Korba.
The prestigious event was judged by an elite panel – Mr. World 2016 Rohit Khandelwal, Mr. India 2024 Gokul Ganesan, and Mr. India 2025 Season 1 Shubham Sharma and many other eminent personalities testing contestants on personality, talent, and stage presence.
A Consultant at Deloitte Consulting by profession, Naresh has been a self-driven learner, balancing a demanding corporate career with his passion for fitness, grooming, and self-development. His story is one of ambition meeting discipline.
Speaking about the milestone, Naresh said:
“From a small town with limited exposure to standing on a national platform, my journey has been all about belief, discipline, and consistent effort. Dreams have no boundaries if you work for them every day.”
With his achievement, Naresh becomes a source of inspiration for countless others, proving that with vision and persistence, one can rise from humble roots to a national spotlight.



