Harnaaz Sandhu is the third Indian to have won the title of Miss Universe – actors Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000 won the pageant before her.
The 21-year-old from Punjab, representing India at the 70th Miss Universe 2021, held in Eilat, Israel, brought home the crown, 21 years after Lara Dutta.
Sandhu was presented the crown by Andrea Meza, former Miss Universe 2020 from Mexico at the event which was live-streamed globally.
As part of the top three round, the contestants were asked, “What advice would you give to young women watching on how to deal with the pressures they face today”.
To this, Harnaaz said, “The biggest pressure the youth of today is facing, is to believe in themselves. To know that you are unique makes you beautiful. Stop comparing yourselves with others and let’s talk about more important things that are happening worldwide. Come out, speak for yourself, because you are the leader of your life. You are the voice of your own. I believed in myself and that is why I am standing here today.”
The news of Harnaaz’s win was posted by the official Instagram account of Miss Universe Organisation. They shared the exact moment the beauty queen was crowned the coveted title at the event being held in Israel. “The new Miss Universe is…India,” they captioned the clip. The clip shows Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza of Mexico crowning an emotional Harnaaz, who will become her successor.
On September 30, 2021, he represented Chandigarh at Miss Diva 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Mumbai and faced off against 19 other winners.
Harnaaz Sandhu reached the Top 5 of the prestigious competition after winning the hearts of the public and the judges. The gorgeous Chandigarh model entered the 70th Miss Universe pageant in 2021.
Congratulation Harnaaz sandhu.
