India's Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021
India's Harnaaz Sandhu is the new Miss Universe, 21 years after Lara Dutta won the title in 2000.
Harnaaz Sandhu
Harnaaz has made the entire country proud by winning the crown for Miss Universe 2021, held in Eilat, Israel.
Ms Sandhu represented India today at the 70th Miss Universe 2021
Harnaaz edged out contestants Paraguay and South Africa to bag the crown.
Harnaaz broke down with tears of joy
The moment her name was declared as the winner, Harnaaz broke down with tears of joy. She could also be seen joining her hands in gratitude.
Mexico's Andrea Meza, the reigning queen, passed on her crown
Mexico's Andrea Meza, the reigning queen, passed on her crown to the new successor.
21-year-old Chandigarh-based model
The 21-year-old Chandigarh-based model has previously bagged numerous pageant titles including LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2021 and Femina Miss India Punjab 2019.