Katwalk Academy Founder
Amit Samson Nanoo
From Code to Crown — The Journey of Amit Samson Nanoo
In a world of logic, systems, and structured codes, a young man from an IT background was building his career line by line… unaware that his real calling wasn't just to create software—but to shape dreams.
Amit Samson Nanoo began his journey in the world of technology—where precision mattered and creativity had limits. But deep within, there was a vision waiting to break free.
He saw something others often overlooked—potential.
Potential in small-town girls with big dreams.
Potential in Uttar Pradesh—full of talent, yet waiting for the right platform.
Choosing courage over comfort, he stepped away from his IT career and entered an entirely new world—fashion, grooming, and pageantry.
And that's how Katwalk Academy was born.
Not just an academy…
But a movement.
A movement that brought opportunities closer to home…
A movement that told every aspiring girl—
"Your dreams are valid, no matter where you come from."
His journey soon expanded beyond boundaries.
In 2025, he was appointed as the National Director (Regional) for Mrs. Universe, taking Indian talent to a global platform and strengthening his vision on an international level.
And then came a historic milestone…
In 2026, he became the State Director of Femina Miss India Uttar Pradesh.
A defining moment—not just for him, but for the entire state.
For the first time, the complete journey—from auditions to the grand finale—was executed within Uttar Pradesh itself. Dreams that once required travel to big cities were now nurtured at home.
Young girls who once only watched the crown…
Now had the courage to chase it.