Chandigarh: There is an atmosphere of celebration on Monday at the home of Harnaaz Sandhu, who won the title of Miss Universe-2021, in Kharar, Punjab. Her mother Ravinder Kaur recalled that before winning the title on Sunday, Harnaaz told her that “you will make me proud”. Harnaaz created history on Monday, beating contestants from 79 countries to win the title of Miss Universe 2021. India got this title after 21 years. Her father Pritam Singh Sandhu, mother Dr Ravinder Kaur Sandhu and brother Harnoor Singh jumped with joy as soon as Harnaaz was elected Miss Universe 2021 in the program held in Israel.
Before Harnaaz Sandhu, only two Indians have been able to win the title of Miss Universe. Actress Sushmita Sen won the title in 1994 while actress Lara Dutta won the title in 2000. This 70th beauty pageant was organized in Eilat, Israel, in which 21-year-old Sandhu got success. Harnaaz Sandhu’s mother Ravinder Kaur Sandhu said that she had spoken to him on Sunday evening and wished him well. Kaur, a gynecologist by profession, said she had advised her daughter to concentrate and leave everything to God. Kaur told reporters that Harnaaz had told her during the conversation that “you will make me proud”.
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Kaur said that Harnaaz had also asked the family to pray for her. While the program was going on, Kaur was praying for him in a gurdwara. Harnaaz Sandhu’s brother Harnoor Singh, who witnessed the event, informed his mother about winning the title. “We were confident that she would bring laurels to the country,” Kaur said at her residence in Mohali’s Kharar. Her father Pritam Singh Sandhu’s eyes were filled with tears of joy after Harnaaz’s victory. He said he was proud of his achievement.
Pritam said that he fully supported her. She further added that she always used to say that she would come back winning. Meanwhile, Dr. Nisha Agarwal, Principal, Post Graduate Government College for Girls Sector-42, Chandigarh, said that Harnaaz Sandhu has been a brilliant student. He said, “It is a matter of great pleasure for us. Harnaaz Sandhu has studied BA (IT) and now she is pursuing MA in Public Administration. (agency)