Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu won the coveted crown of Miss Universe 2021.

The young 21-year-old wowed judges as she brought home the crown at the 70th Miss Universe 2021, held in Eilat, Israel.

This win tastes sweeter as India has won the pageant after 21 years. Lara Dutta had previously won in the year 2000.

The journey for Harnaaz Sandhu started when she was crowned Miss Universe India 2021 in October. She has acted in regional Punjabi films and theatre.