New Delhi: Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, representing India at the 70th Miss Universe 2021, made the entire nation proud by bringing the crown home two decades after Lara Dutta won the title in 2000.
Before Lara, actor Sushmita Sen was the first one from India to win the title in the 43rd Miss Universe pageant, held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, Philippines in 1994. Sen was just 18 when she defeated 77 contenders during the contest to win the crown.
The 21-year-old Harnaaz, hailing from Chandigarh, has now joined the league of these incredible women by winning the 70th Miss Universe, held at Eilat, Israel.
Have a look at diva’s winning moment at the event:
The new Miss Universe is…India!!!! #MISSUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/DTiOKzTHl4
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 13, 2021
However, when Sandhu entered the top 3 finalists on Sunday, a difficult question was obstacle in her way to win the title, wo which Harnaaz’s beautiful yet honest answer will win your heart.
During the final question and answer round, Sandhu was asked what advice would she give to young women on how to deal with the pressure they face today.
To this Sandhu replied, “The biggest pressure the youth of today is facing is to believe in themselves, to know that you are unique and that’s what makes you beautiful. Stop comparing yourselves with others and let’s talk about more important things that’s happening worldwide”.
Watch the video here:
The Inspiring video was shared by business tycoon Anand Mahindra with caption, “No better way to start the week than by hearing this… “.
No better way to start the week than by hearing this… #MissUniverse #MissUniverse2021 #HarnaazSandhu #india
pic.twitter.com/moyhkhTudW— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) December 13, 2021
