After 21 Years, Harnaaz Sandhu Brings Home Miss Universe 2021 Crown, Says 'Chak De Phatte India'
Twenty one year old Harnaaz Sandhu has won Miss Universe 2021 crown after 21 years. After winning the title for India, the diva exclaimed, Chak De Phatte India.
Only two Indians have won the pageant so far -- Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000.
Who is Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu?
After she was crowned, she exclaimed, Chak De Phatte India!
Former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Lara Dutta congratulated Harnaaz Sandhu.
Congratulations @HarnaazSandhu03 !!!! Welcome to the club!!! We¡¯ve waited 21 long years for this!!! You make us SO SO proud!!! A billion dreams come true!!! @MissDivaOrg @MissUniverse
¡ª Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@LaraDutta) December 13, 2021
"Congratulations @HarnaazSandhu03!!!! Welcome to the club!!! We¡¯ve waited 21 long years for this!!! You make us SO SO proud!!! A billion dreams come true," she wrote.
During the final question and answer round, Harnaaz was asked what advice would she give to young women on how to deal with the pressure they face today.
FINAL STATEMENT: India. #MISSUNIVERSE
¡ª Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 13, 2021
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She answered, "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."
"This is what you need to understand. Come out, speak for yourselves because you are the leader of your life, you are the voice of your own. I believed in myself and that's why I am standing here today."
Congratulations, Harnaaz Sandhu!
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