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Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe 2021. She is the pride of India. She won the Miss Universe title after an incredible 21 years. The Indian beauty queens Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta Bhupathi, and Priyanka Chopra have also said nice things about the model and actress. They have praised Sandhu for "believing in herself" and working hard to get where she is.
Here are five facts about Harnaaz Sandhu, who will be Miss Universe in 2021:
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Accomplishments:
Sandhu was born and raised in Punjab. She is currently studying for her Master's in Public Administration. Harnaaz Sandhu is the third Indian woman to win "Miss Universe." She was only 21 years when she earned the title. Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta won the title in 1994 and 2000, respectively. Sandhu was previously named Femina Miss India Punjab 2019 and Miss Diva Universe 2021. She was the 70th Miss Universe at Israel's Universe Dome in Eilat.
She has also acted in movies like Yaara Diyan Poo Baran, Bai Ji Kuttange and, more recently, Prithvi Raj Chauhan opposite Akshay Kumar.
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Harnaaz Sandhu was bullied and body shamed:
In her opening statement for the Miss Diva competition, she said, "From a young girl with fragile mental health who was bullied and shamed for her body, to a woman who rose from the ashes and realised her true potential, from a person who once doubted her own existence to a woman who wants to inspire the youth." She is now an advocate for body positivity.
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She fights for the rights of women:
Harnaaz's mother was a successful gynaecologist and raised her to be strong. In fact, she went with her mother to health camps when she was a child and tried to understand how hard it was to take care of menstrual health and hygiene. She speaks out about women's rights, education, health, and more.
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Yoga is her secret weapon for getting fit:
Harnaaz likes to do yoga and meditate because she thinks it helps her connect with her environment better. Her daily workouts primarily consist of bodyweight exercises, strength training, and running on the treadmill. She is also a water baby who loves to swim whenever she has the chance. She also loves to ride horses and enjoys riding her bike.
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She prefers eating healthy food.
Harnaaz tries to eat healthy foods and stays away from processed, gluten-filled, and sugary foods. She always makes sure to drink enough water. She tries to eat healthy, but sometimes she gives in and eats home-cooked Punjabi food.
To think that Harnaaz Sandhu was just born when India last bought home the 'Miss Universe' title. She was the next Indian to win the title, making her country and other Indians incredibly proud. Read more inspiring stories of inspiring women at Glow & Lovely Careers (formerly known as Fair & Lovely Career Foundation).