Harnaaz Sandhu, a Chandigarh native, is the talk of the town. Harnaaz Sandhu, at the age of 21, became Miss Universe of the 70th edition of the pageant in Eliat, Israel, on December 12, 2021, bringing the crown back to India after 21 years. Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000 were the only two Indians to win the pageant before her.
Following the unveiling of Harnaaz’s crown, netizens have been debating what exactly Miss Universe will receive as a gift for earning the title. So, let’s see what Harnaz Sandhu, Miss Universe 2021, received as a gift.
About Harnaaz Sandhu
21-year-old Harnaaz Sandhu is a model and actor from Chandigarh who is currently doing her master’s degree in public administration. She received the title of ‘Times Fresh Face’ in 2017, which launched her into the world of beauty pageants. She also took home the titles of Femina Miss India Punjab 2019 and LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2021.
Yaara Diyan Poo Baran and Bai Ji Kuttange are two Punjabi films in which she has appeared. She defeated 79 contenders from other nations and territories, including Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira and Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane, who finished second and third respectively.
World’s most expensive crown
Femina wears the world’s most costly crown, which was previously worn by Miss South Africa Zozibini in 2019 and Miss Mexico Andrea in 2020. Harnaaz Sandhu is Miss India Punjab 2019 and Miss Diva Universe 2021.
Brain with beauty
Harnaaz is currently trending worldwide on social media under the moniker ‘Brain with Beauty.’ Harnaaz is only 21 years old, but she has come a long way in her quest to become Miss Universe.
Designer of Miss Universe crown
Every year, the title of Miss Universe is given to a new woman. Mouawad Jewelry produced the Mouawad Power of Unity Crown for the Miss Universe organisation in 2019. Harnaaz holds the title of Miss Universe with the most expensive crown in recent years.
Value of Miss Universe crown
Miss Universe Harnaaz’s crown is said to be worth $5 million. In other terms, it is worth over Rs 37 crore in Indian currency.
Miss Universe crown features
Harnaaz’s crown is inspired by nature, beauty, femininity, unity, and strength. The centrepiece of the crown is an 18-carat gold crown with 1770 diamonds and a shield-cut golden canary diamond. This diamond is 62.83 carats in weight. Leaves, flowers, and vines are used to embellish the crown.
What Miss Universe will get?
It is yet unknown how much money she will receive after winning Miss Universe 2021. However, this sum is claimed to be worth lakhs of rupees. Miss Universe is also allowed to live in the Miss Universe apartment in New York for a year, sharing it with Miss USA, and the Miss Universe Organization provides her with everything she needs, from groceries to clothing.
Luxurious life
Miss Universe is aided by a team of professional makeup artists and assistants. For over a year, this staff looks after Miss Universe’s cosmetics, hair products, shoes, outfits, jewellery, and skincare. The organisation also provides her with access to some of the top photographers in the world to assist her in developing a modelling portfolio. In addition to other luxurious amenities, fashion stylists, nutritionists, dermatologists, and dentists are all offered for free.
Miss Universe, on the other hand, is given free access to exclusive events, parties, premieres, screenings, castings, travel expenses, and lodging fees, as well as the opportunity to tour the world throughout the year.
Responsibilities of Miss Universe
Miss Universe is assigned tremendous obligations, such as attending engagements, parties, charity activities, and press conferences as a major ambassador of the Miss Universe Organization, despite the fact that everything is administered by the Organization.
