India’s Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe 2021 at the 70th edition of the pageant that concluded in Israel. Soon after being crowned the new title holder, the 21-year-old has been receiving love from fans and Bollywood alike.

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The 21-year-old from Punjab bested more than 70 other women at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant that concluded in Israel. The second runner-up was Lalela Lali Mswali of South Africa while Paraguay’s Nadia Ferrera was named the first runner-up.

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Kangana took to her Instagram stories and shared a picture of a pageant winner and congratulated her for winning the title. “What a delightful news. Congratulations Harnaaz Sandhu”, she wrote.

On the other hand, Kareena Kapoor shared a video of the contestant where Harnaaz was declared the winner.

“Congratulations to the newly crowned #MissUniverse”, she wrote with many folded hands and Indian tricolor flags emoticon.

Harnaaz joined the league of Lara Dutta and Sushmita Sen who won the pageant in 2000 and 1994 respectively. Apart from the stars mentioned above, Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra also extended their heartfelt wishes to the new Miss Universe while wishing her luck for all her future endeavours. 

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Sandhu, who has worked in a few Punjabi films, including Yaara Diyan Poo Baran and Bai Ji Kuttange, is pursuing her Master’s degree in Public Administration. 

For the big event, Harnaaz looked ethereal in shimmery gown with silver accents and a mermaid-shaped bottom. The host of the evening was Steve Harvey.