This is the answer that won Harnaaz Sandhu Miss Universe 2021 crown: Watch full video here

Updated on: Dec 13, 2021, 17:07:28 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

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This is the answer that won Harnaaz Sandhu Miss Universe 2021 crown: Watch full video here

Here's the answer that won Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu the Miss Universe 2021 crown. Watch the historic moment that made the 21-year-old the third Indian women to win the title.

Harnaaz Sandhu marked a historic win for India as she was crowned the Miss Universe 2021 on December 12 at Universe Dome in Eilat, Israel. Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza of Mexico crowned Harnaaz as her successor at the end of the event. Harnaaz won the title 21 years after Lara Bhupathi, who won it in 2000.

The internet is filled with wishes for Harnaaz as netizens applauded her win. But what led to this historic day? Well, we have the final question that secured the Miss Universe 2021 title for the 21-year-old and made her the 70th Miss Universe. Read on to know her answer too.

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The final three contestants - Harnaaz Sandhu, Lalela Mswane and Nadia Ferreira - were asked, "What advice would you give to young women watching on how to deal with the pressures they face today?" And Harnaaz's confidence and her answer will surely bowl you over.

Watch the video:

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"The biggest pressure the youth of today is facing, is to believe in themselves. To know that you are unique makes you beautiful. Stop comparing yourselves with others and let's talk about more important things that are happening worldwide. Come out, speak for yourself, because you are the leader of your life. You are the voice of your own. I believed in myself and that is why I am standing here today," Harnaaz replied to the question.

Earlier, in the beauty contest, when Harnaaz was in the top 5, she was asked, "Many people think climate change is a hoax, what would you do to convince them otherwise?"

The moment Harnaaz Sandhu became Miss Universe 2021:

Harnaaz impressed all with her answer as she said, "My heart breaks to see how nature is going through a lot of problems, and it is all due to our irresponsible behaviour. I totally feel that this is the time to take action and talk less. Because our each action could save or kill nature. Prevent and protect is better than repent and repair and this is what I am trying to convince you guys today."

Harnaaz is the third Indian woman to win the Miss Universe pageant.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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