Another jewel of India, Harnaaz Sandhu, made the nation proud. This year’s, 70th Miss Universe 2021 pageant was organised in Israel. All the participants gave their best, but Harnaaz Sandhu, from India made the country shine by recording “Miss Universe 2021” title in her name. Looking into the history of India, this title has been won twice by the country. First in 1994, by actress Sushmita Sen and the second time it was won by Lara Dutta in the year 2000. So this is for the third time, when the nation booked this title in it’s name. Now, this time an influential and talented woman like Harnaaz Sandhu, won this title of Miss Universe after 21 years. This is the heart warming as well as the proud moment for India. So, let us know more about Harnaaz Sandhu, her early life and education.
Harnaaz, who is 21-years-old belongs from Chandigarh (Punjab). She was born on March 2, 2000 in Punjab. Apart from being a model by profession, she holds a degree in Masters of Arts (MA) in Public Administration. She is still pursuing her studies. Harnaaz has also worked in number of Punjabi movies as an actress.
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Early Life
Harnaaz started modelling from her teenage years. She participated in numerous fashion modelling events and competitions. She derived inspiration from her mother who is a gynaecologist. Harnaaz also spreads awareness about woman cleanliness.
She also organised a free health camp for women with the support of Israel Embassy and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, and Khushi (NGO).
Education
Harnaaz did her schooling from Shivalik Public School, Chandigarh and pursued her higher education from College for Girls which is located in Chandigarh.
Awards and Achievements
- In the year 2017, Harnaaz won the title of “Miss Chandigarh”.
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- In 2018, she won the title of “Miss Max Emerging Star India”.
- In the year 2019, Harnaaz has also won the title of “Femina Miss India Punjab”.
- She became “Miss Diva Universe” in the year 2021.
- Harnaaz “Miss Universe Pageant 2021”.
Harnaaz Sandhu of India has won the Miss Universe pageant 2021 title. She was crowned by Andrea Meza, former Miss Universe 2020 of Mexico. Let us tell you that Dia Mirza and Urvashi Rautela from India also became a part of this program in which Urvashi Rautela also judged this contest.