Congratulations! Harnaaz Sandhu brings India the third Miss Universe crown
Harnaaz Sandhu ends India's thirst of 21 years! The 21-year-old was adjudged Miss Universe 2021 after defeating tough competitors like Miss Paraguay and Miss South Africa. Last year's Miss Universe Andrea Meza (Mexico) placed the sparkling crown on Sandhu's head, as is the ritual in this prestigious beauty pageant. Lara Dutta won it last for India in 2000. The event was held in Israel.
This was the question posed to Sandhu
The event, which was live-streamed across the world, was presented by Steve Harvey, Carson Kressley, and Cheslie Kryst. In the last round, the contestants were asked, "What advice would you give to young women watching on how to deal with the pressures they face today?" Sandhu started her reply with, "The biggest pressure the youth of today is facing, is to believe in themselves."
'Come out, because you are the leader of your life'
"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 young star concluded her reply.
Witness the winning moment here
After 21 years, India won the #MissUniverse crown back! You made India proud #HarnaazSandhu #musaorhantutuklansın #MissUniverse pic.twitter.com/sUanjQ2J7G
— ETimes Lifestyle (@ETimesLifestyle) December 13, 2021
Model-actress was crowned Miss Universe India in October this year
The competition saw Paraguay and South Africa taking the second and third standings, respectively. Sandhu, a model-actress, started her journey by taking part in beauty pageants in 2017. Having acted in some Punjabi movies, the 21-year-old is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Public Administration. She qualified to represent India at the 70th Miss Universe event by winning Miss Universe India 2021 in October.
Philippines set THIS record at event this time
Coming to the other participants this year, the Philippines set a record when Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez made it to the top 10. The nation thus scored 12 consecutive semifinals placements since 2010. Notably, Miss Universe is organized by the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) every year, striving to empower women "through experiences that build self-confidence and create opportunities for success."
