Harnaaz Sandhu has made India proud after bringing back Miss Universe crown after 21 years Lara Dutta was the last from the country to win the title in 2000.   Now, actor Upasana Singh, best known for her work in ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, revealed that she shares a close bond with Miss Universe 2021 winner.

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The actor-comedian, in a recent interview, revealed she
received a call from Harnaaz after she won the pageant and added that she stayed with her for a brief period before she left for the pageant. 

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“She was living with me before leaving for Israel. She once cooked rajma chawal for me. During this period, Harnaaz often said – with confidence – that she will win the Miss Universe crown. And now, she has proven her point. I am very happy that the one who brought laurels to our country is a part of my film,” Upasana told India Today.

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“She called me after winning the crown and shouted that she fulfiled her promise. I could feel her happiness on the phone. In fact, I got really emotional talking to Harnaaz and couldn’t stop crying. It felt as if my child had done something. Whenever Harnaaz comes to Mumbai, she stays with me. When her training started after Miss India, we housed her for five days. She was saying that as soon as she comes to Mumbai (from Israel), she will come to my house first,” Upasana added.

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She also revealed that she has signed Harnaaz in two movies already.

Miss Universe ceremony was held at Universe Dome in Eilat, Israel, on Sunday. Harnaaz was competing against Lalela Mswane from South Africa and Nadia Ferreira from Paraguay. Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela was one of the judges.