Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for Harnaaz Sandhu as she was crowned Miss Universe 2021 at an event held in Israel. Harnaaz made history as she won the title 21 years after India brought home the crown.
Actor Lara Dutta, who won the Miss Universe title in 2000, tweeted, “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!!!” Apart from Lara, Sushmita Sen had also won the title in 1994.
Kareena Kapoor Khan also shared a picture on her Instagram stories and wrote, ”Congratulations to the newly crowned.”
Neha Dhupia also shared a video and wrote, ”Congratulations, you made all of us proud.”
Raveena Tandon took to Twitter, “This is just fantastic! Congratulations #MissUniverse2021 #harnaazsandhu @HarnaazKaur #proudindianwomen bahut badhaiyan (Many congratulations).”
Priyanka Chopra, who won Miss World in 2000, took to her Instagram stories to congratulate Harnaaz on her win. Sharing Miss Universe 2021’s crowning moment, she wrote, “And the new Miss Universe is… Miss India! Congratulations Harnaaz Sandhu… bringing the crown home after 21 years.”
The 21-year-old from Punjab made history on Monday as she was crowned Miss Universe 2021 — beating contestants from 80 countries — 21 years after India last brought home the title. Only two Indians before Sandhu have won the title of Miss Universe – actors Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000. The 70th edition of the event was held in Eilat, Israel, where the 21-year-old bagged the coveted pageant.
