Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu: We waited for this day for 21 years and I can’t believe all this is actually happening – Times of India

Innumerable calls, congratulatory messages and a huge influx of love and wishes from across the nation, it has been an “overwhelming experience” for Nav-Taj Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu. Harnaaz won the coveted crown for the country after 21 years and she says that “all this is still unbelievable to me.” She says, “The only word that comes to my mind is how I feel, it is unbelievable. To hear the name of your country ‘Bharat’ on that stage (when the winner was being announced). There was a feeling that I can’t put into words. I cried and everyone around me cried. We waited for this day for 21 years and I couldn’t believe it was actually happening. It’s now Unbelievable to me too,” says Harnaaz.

The Chandigarh-based model and actress, who started her journey in the beauty pageant as the winner of Chandigarh Times Fresh Faces 2017, says what inspired her throughout her journey to become Miss Universe 2021 was to give her best and give her best. His determination to represent his country. , “I have always believed that if you want to win something, be calm and humble. So this is something I have always followed and even during competition, there were moments when I felt overwhelmed. But I kept calm. I decided to give my best shot to everything that came my way, without thinking about the end result. Being a part of this pageant, this experience was also a great learning experience for me. and I can see a huge change. I am more confident now and I never stopped believing in myself,” says Harnaaz, adding that she thanks everyone for all the love and well wishes Wishing that ever since she won the title of Miss Universe, she has got it.

during the final round Miss Universe pageant, Harnaaz was asked, “What advice would you give to young women facing today’s pressure?” And his answer impressed everyone. “The biggest pressure the youth of today is facing is that of believing in themselves. Know that you are unique and that is what makes you beautiful. Stop comparing yourself with others and talk about more important things happening around the world. I think this is what you need to understand. Come out, speak for yourself because you are the leader of your life. You are your own voice. I believed in myself and that’s why I stand here today.” Harnaaz says this is something she always believed in and spoke from her heart. “I’m glad I have more women now A platform to reach out to those who are ready for change. I think I now have an opportunity to talk to more women about empowering themselves to make a difference,” says Harnaaz.