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Harnaaz Sandhu ends India’s 21-year wait for Miss Universe crown

The crowning took place late Sunday night at the event held in Eilat, Israel.

By IANS

Updated On - 13 December 2021, 10:48 AM

Harnaaz Sandhu ends India’s 21-year wait for Miss Universe crown — India's Harnaaz Sandhu waves after being crowned Miss Universe 2021 during the 70th Miss Universe pageant. Photo: AP

New Delhi: India’s Harnaaz Sandhu has been crowned the 2021 Miss Universe, bagging the title 21 years after Lara Dutta won the prestigious title in 2000.

South Africa’s Lalela Mswane, from left, India’s Harnaaz Sandhu and Paraguay’s Nadia Ferreira advance to the top 3 during the 70th Miss Universe pageant. Photo: AP

Meet Miss Universe 2021, #HarnaazSandhu who made India proud with her epic win at the pageant this year. pic.twitter.com/XhGhlRhLXP

— Filmfare (@filmfare) December 13, 2021

The crowning took place late Sunday night at the event held in Eilat, Israel.

The 21-year-old from Chandigarh bagged the title by defeating her fellow contestants from Paraguay and South Africa.

India’s Harnaaz Sandhu smiles as she takes part in the National Costume portion of the Miss Universe pageant, in Eilat, Israel. Photo: AP

Sandhu was crowned by her predecessor Andrea Meza from Mexico.

#MissUniverse2021 is India’s #HarnaazSandhu!

Harnaaz won the Miss Universe crown 21 years after Lara Dutta won the title in 2000.

In her winning answer, Harnaaz asked the young women to not fear anyone and stop building the habit of comparing themselves with others. pic.twitter.com/LuK5CBb0I0
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) December 13, 2021