Chandigarh-based Harnaaz Sandhu is the talk of the town. On December 12, 2021, after 21 years, at the age of 21 Harnaaz Sandhu, became the Miss Universe of the 70th edition of the pageant in Eliat, Israel, and brought the crown back to India. Only two Indians before her have won the pageant so far -- Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000.?
Now, after seeing this crown of Harnaaz, the discussion about what exactly Miss Universe will get as a prize after winning the title has been rife among netizens. So let's find out what Miss Universe 2021 Harnaz Sandhu got as a prize.
21-year-old Harnaaz Sandhu is a Chandigarh-based model, actor who is pursuing her master's degree in public administration. In 2017, she won the title of 'Times Fresh Face' and thus began her journey to beauty pageants. She also won Femina Miss India Punjab 2019 and LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2021 title.
She has also been a part of Punjabi films including Yaara Diyan Poo Baran and Bai Ji Kuttange. To claim the title, she has beaten 79 contestants from other countries and territories -- including runner-up Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira and second runner-up Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane.
Earlier in 2019 Miss South Africa Zozibini and in 2020 Miss Mexico Andrea have worn the world's most expensive crown which is now worn by Femina Miss India Punjab 2019 and Miss Diva Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu.
Harnaaz is currently trending on social media around the world under the name 'Brain with Beauty'. Harnaaz is only 21-years-old and she has made great strides in her journey to Miss Universe.
The crown of Miss Universe changes every time. The Mouawad Power of Unity Crown was created by the Mouawad Jewelry in 2019 for the Miss Universe organisation. It is noteworthy that Harnaaz has got the most expensive crown of Miss Universe in the last few years.
The crown worn by Miss Universe Harnaaz is valued at around $5 million. In other words, in Indian currency, it is worth over Rs 37 crore.
The crown given to Harnaaz is based on nature, beauty, femininity, unity, and strength. The crown contains 18-carat gold, 1770 diamonds, and a shield-cut golden canary diamond in the centerpiece. This diamond weighs 62.83 carats. The crown is decorated with leaves, petals and vines.
It is unknown at this time what prize money she will get after winning the title of Miss Universe 2021. But, it is said that this amount is worth lakhs of rupees. Miss Universe is also allowed to stay in the Miss Universe apartment in New York for one year and has to share it with Miss USA, and everything from groceries to clothing is facilitated to her by Miss Universe Organisation.
Miss Universe is given a team of assistants and professional makeup artists. This team takes care of Miss Universe makeup, hair products, shoes, clothes, jewellery, skincare for almost one year. The Organisation also offers the world's best photographers to help her build a portfolio for modelling. Fashion stylist, nutrition, dermatology, and dental services are also available for free among other luxurious services.
Miss Universe, meanwhile, receives free entry to exclusive events, parties, premieres, screenings, castings, travel expenses, and hotel expenses and is given a chance to tour the world throughout the year by Miss Universe Organisation.
Not just luxurious life, Miss Universe is also given great responsibilities like, as a chief ambassador of the Miss Universe Organization, she has to attend events, parties, charity, press conferences although everything is managed by the Organisation.
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