Harnaaz Sandhu Crowned Miss Universe 2021

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Chandigarh, December 13 - The Miss Universe title is coming back to India after 21 years after actress-model, Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe 2021, held in Eilat, Israel on December 12.

The 21-year old from India's Chandigarh, Punjab begged the title, beating Paraguay's Nadia Ferreira, and Lalela Mswane of South Africa who came as first and second runner-ups, respectively. Sandhu was crowned by former Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza at the 70th edition of Miss Universe.

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— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 13, 2021

As a part of the Top 3 round, all the contestants had to answer the same question. This is what they were asked, "What advice would you give to young women watching on how to deal with the pressures they face today?"

Harnaaz said, "Well, I think 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. I think this is what you need to understand. Come out, speak for yourself, because you are the leader of your life. You are the voice of your own [life]. I believe in myself and that's why I'm standing here today".

Harnaaz is only the 3rd Indian to win the Miss Universe title. Earlier, Sushmita Sen won the title in 1994, and 6 years later, Lara Dutta had crowned the title in 2000 and was the last Indian to do so. Harnaaz was crowned Miss Universe India 2021 in October. She has previously been crowned Miss Diva 2021, Femina Miss India Punjab 2019 and she also made it to the Top 12 at Femina Miss India 2019.

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