India's Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021
The Hindu
Only two Indians before Ms. Sandhu have won the title of Miss Universe— actors Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta
Actor-model Harnaaz Sandhu made history on December 13 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 Ms. 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.

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